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- Thread starter Herman Nel
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I caught a bass on a bank angling trace in Bronkies. I had cast it out around 4 amd and it took of like a bat our of hell around 15min after sunrise.
3.5kg Largemouth.
a small (tiny) catfish of about 6-8cm had taken the earthworm and it was in turn taken, whole trace and barbel and 2nd hook
So Bass do prey on barbel
I have caught more than one bass on a Plattie in the Western cape, many years ago but they do prefer a Rhana (Jumping frog)
3.5kg Largemouth.
a small (tiny) catfish of about 6-8cm had taken the earthworm and it was in turn taken, whole trace and barbel and 2nd hook
So Bass do prey on barbel
I have caught more than one bass on a Plattie in the Western cape, many years ago but they do prefer a Rhana (Jumping frog)
Little Green Fish wrote:
Hey Hey, Ja boet.
The power of visual media.
What Herman said is also 100%.
You know the story about the Bull frog in my farm dam!!!!!
Hey Hey, Ja boet.
The power of visual media.
What Herman said is also 100%.
You know the story about the Bull frog in my farm dam!!!!!
Herman Nel
Senior Member
Ok guys,so my findings in conclusion is thus the following:
1. ESA does a lot of good for our sport
2. ESA need to "educate" themselves a bit in certain fields in future before talking k@kkas on the tellie...if you dont know what to say in front of the cameras,rather keep quiet and look as calm as Steven Segal...
3. We as the fishing population ( with e-mails and who are literate... ) who are members of great sites like Sealine etc can easily run and host the best fishing TV show ever!!!!!!!!! With all our expertise and experience over all facets of fishing whether salt or freshwater,we will have answers or explanations,based or experience and not what we see on ESPN...
4."Myth busted"...
Regards
Herman
1. ESA does a lot of good for our sport
2. ESA need to "educate" themselves a bit in certain fields in future before talking k@kkas on the tellie...if you dont know what to say in front of the cameras,rather keep quiet and look as calm as Steven Segal...
3. We as the fishing population ( with e-mails and who are literate... ) who are members of great sites like Sealine etc can easily run and host the best fishing TV show ever!!!!!!!!! With all our expertise and experience over all facets of fishing whether salt or freshwater,we will have answers or explanations,based or experience and not what we see on ESPN...
4."Myth busted"...
Regards
Herman
The best way to rig a plattie for bass is to take a champange bottle cork and thread the line through it .The lenth can be about a meter.Hook he plattie between the legs and then let it swim close to reeds etc.
Bass never leave it alone.
I cought this one two weeks ago using a small bass as live bait.I used a small Rapala to catch the small bass.But instead of reeling it in I would leave the small bass struggling in the water.The big ones just cant leave them.
Bass never leave it alone.
I cought this one two weeks ago using a small bass as live bait.I used a small Rapala to catch the small bass.But instead of reeling it in I would leave the small bass struggling in the water.The big ones just cant leave them.
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This made for a interesting read guys. I'm in the Southern Cape, and can tell you the Bass down here definately chow platties! I feed my pet Bass and Bluegill anything that moves, and they have no saak. Just watch out for boerewors, as a friend of mine tried it and his Bass got really sick! As for ESA - enough said!!
100% African
Senior Member
To be honest I stopped watching esa, actually fishing shows in general. I'd rather spend my time on the water. most of the shows show the same stuff over and over...
Hi guys not sure why I hadn't spotted this thread before but there are some very valuable points raised here. Will ensure that they are passed on to the right crew to address. I hope that one of them gets back to you.
Thanks for the input and hope that the upcoming shows are more exciting - there is some interesting stuff in the pipeline - especially for the new season.
Thanks again for taking the time to write about the show
and for presenting a balanced opinion.
Thanks for the input and hope that the upcoming shows are more exciting - there is some interesting stuff in the pipeline - especially for the new season.
Thanks again for taking the time to write about the show
and for presenting a balanced opinion.Hi OJ
Thank you for your response I'm sure I speak for every one on the forum when I say its nice to be heard. Just one more thing
A few episodes ago the Bass team came across a gill net. He simply took out his scissors and cut the thing leaving the net in the water. Shouldn't he have set the example by removing the net?
Most of us remove these nets on site and make a little bonfire when we return to shore. Just a thought no bonfires necessary but I think the good example is.
Thank you for your response I'm sure I speak for every one on the forum when I say its nice to be heard. Just one more thing
A few episodes ago the Bass team came across a gill net. He simply took out his scissors and cut the thing leaving the net in the water. Shouldn't he have set the example by removing the net?
Most of us remove these nets on site and make a little bonfire when we return to shore. Just a thought no bonfires necessary but I think the good example is.
Herman Nel
Senior Member
Thanks OJ for your input!
As I said , I think in general the shows is doing good for fishing ( and TV ) and my intentions is not to discredit ESA in any way, but rather to help improve the show and my fellow anglers' knowledge.
We as the fishing community watch the the tv fishing shows with hawk eyes, and as you can see from this thread there is always points for improvement....
I am sure if you guys are unsure about something,or looking for ideas to share ( or new techniques ) at Sealine you will get the most info on just about any fishing scenario in SA!
Lets' say for example: " Piet Pompies from Pretoria sent us this new bass rig"...then show us how to tie the rig and use it on the show and then give credit to the angler!
This could result in Win-Win situation. You will "educate" more anglers and more guys will watch the show,hoping to see that new secret rig ,lure or technique!
At the end of the day ( sounding like 'ol Naas Botha ) it is about sharing knowledge and improving every angers' skills, be it a novice or pro!
regards
Herman
As I said , I think in general the shows is doing good for fishing ( and TV ) and my intentions is not to discredit ESA in any way, but rather to help improve the show and my fellow anglers' knowledge.
We as the fishing community watch the the tv fishing shows with hawk eyes, and as you can see from this thread there is always points for improvement....
I am sure if you guys are unsure about something,or looking for ideas to share ( or new techniques ) at Sealine you will get the most info on just about any fishing scenario in SA!
Lets' say for example: " Piet Pompies from Pretoria sent us this new bass rig"...then show us how to tie the rig and use it on the show and then give credit to the angler!
This could result in Win-Win situation. You will "educate" more anglers and more guys will watch the show,hoping to see that new secret rig ,lure or technique!
At the end of the day ( sounding like 'ol Naas Botha ) it is about sharing knowledge and improving every angers' skills, be it a novice or pro!
regards
Herman
Hey Monster
Cutting Gill nets atleast ensures that damage is kept to a minimum I think. The guys up in the KZN, especially Inanda Dam, have huge problems with the locals and gill nets. I once fished with Lionel Crow from Crow Bass Tackle and he said the best thing to to is just mark the spots and alert the local authorities.
The locals dont take to kindly on anglers removing their nets, in some instances, they have even been shot at. Not worth taking the risk. Rather let the proper guys take care of it, even though it sucks to stand back and bite your lip sometimes.
Cheers
Cutting Gill nets atleast ensures that damage is kept to a minimum I think. The guys up in the KZN, especially Inanda Dam, have huge problems with the locals and gill nets. I once fished with Lionel Crow from Crow Bass Tackle and he said the best thing to to is just mark the spots and alert the local authorities.
The locals dont take to kindly on anglers removing their nets, in some instances, they have even been shot at. Not worth taking the risk. Rather let the proper guys take care of it, even though it sucks to stand back and bite your lip sometimes.
Cheers