Guitar fish in Dwarskerbos

Kara

New member
Hello everyone, last year my son caught a guitar fish in Dwarskerbos area. We let it go, but I saw after that you can actually eat it, although it's not commonly done. I can't find any info on it though. So question is, with a valid fishing license, can you keep a guitarfish? We're going again in December and my son desperately wants to catch something that he can eat😁. Tx
 

Marthin

Sealiner
Yes you can it has 2 round fillets running down the back. The majority of the sandsharks there are small though so wont have a lot of meat on it. If you are going to keep shark to eat, you need to treat it properly. Bleed it and keep it on ice or at least ice cold. Skate wings are very nice as well. Just don't leave cut up carcasses lying around on the beach. If he can get a smooth hound i would say that is the best option, they are around just a bit small if you go more towards veldrift on the same beach.

If he is going to catch and eat something from around there, i would rather suggest he goes to the river, catch some mullet or elf near the bridge.
 

Kara

New member
Thank you @Marthin , appreciate the feedback. We were at the river a few times last year but didn't manage to catch anything:( We'll be staying right next to the river this time so we may have a bit more time. What bait would one use for mullet or elf? PS, my son is 10 and I'm not much of a fisherman, we're still learning:D
 

Marthin

Sealiner
Fillet of pilchard under a float with a small steel trace for the elf, same procedure for the mullet just small small hooks and small pieces of pilchard, casting a small spoon wont hurt either for the elf or possibly a leerie.
 
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