Hey Guys We have a small club and go to Renest

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Antz

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Hey Guys

We have a small club and go to Renesterkop dam in numbers for security reason(about 20 of us) Guys & Girls. We camp for the night and fish in Canoes.

> Do you think that we will have any security issues?

> We also fish in Float tubes, has anybody ever seen any crocodiles? We have heard there might be crocs but we have fished there a few times and never seen any.

Thank you
Anthony
 
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The Ancient Mariner

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Greetings Anthony,

I spent a weekend alone(on cabin boat) at Rhenosterkop in Dec last year!Very nice dam,caught some good Tilapia(target species),and had hooks straightened by bigger fish.The bassing fraternity seems to catch a lot as well.I didnt see any crocs,but apparently they are there.

From a security viewpoint,a large group is a fine plan.At the campsite by the dam wall(the only one that I know of),the local ghillies are very pushy and almost insist on watching your car and helping etc.

I overnighted on the water,so I was safe.My only concern being lightning.Had I been alone there in a tent,I would have slept with one eye open!As long as there are fellow campers and people there(which there were at the time),you and your assets should be OK.

Personally,I would rather go to Arabie Dam(now Flag Bosheilo dam).There is a government campsite there and probably safer.There is a huge settlement at Rhenosterkop whereas nothing at Arabie.Arabie much prettier with lots of submerged trees,birds,little backwaters etc.Lots of big crocs though,so dodgy in canoe and a definate no no in a float tube!

Cheers!
:SSS
 
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Antz

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Thanks for the help, we off Saturday early but next time will give the other dam a go.

Lets hope for the best but i counted 20 of us so we should be ok, we camping far up the top little bit of a mission but great spot.
 
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jav123

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Ek het al n paar plat honde(Croc) daar gesien maar nie naby aan die camp area nie. Maar nog nooit oor geslaap nie. Laat weet maar hoe was die naweek!
 
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shuraj

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make sure that you campsite is properly lit up and dont leave anything valuable lying around that will attract any attention.

I have been there a few times but have never seen any crocs.

but also heard that they are around , best is to be on the safe side.
 
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Antz

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Thanks guys so excited, we dont camp by the site but further up. Anybody wants to join we there tomorrow 8am for 1 night.
 
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Antz

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Hey Guys

Fishing was great, bass was a little tough but we still managed a few on plastics, worms and flukes.

Kurper Fishing from the bank was lots of fun and very productive on live worms.

We spent the night and had no issues, great venue but i still think you have to be in a huge group and you need a boat or canoe
 
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