Hi people, I'm going on a weekend trip to Swellend

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BassMasterNONPro

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Hi people,
I'm going on a weekend trip to Swellendam in like mid September, and wana do a bit of fishing there. I see the Buffeljags Dam is really close by, do any of u know if the fishing there is good? And any good spot to try? I have an inflatable with trolling motor so i can get around the dam.
Are there any other spot round Swellendam to fish? I will def fish Breede river, but anything else?
Thanx!
 
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BassMasterNONPro

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Well, here's the dam from google earth, and I made some red circles on nice looking spots...and comments? Can't believe no-one has fished this place ever? I just wana know if its worth my while or if I should just fish the Breede and lus this place rather. AND, does anyone know if just anyone can fish this place (just pitch up and fish) or if u need to be staying in some place that is close by/connected to the dam (or paying some people to fish).
Tx
BuffeljagsDamspots.jpg
 
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DJP

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I've fished Buffeljags a few times. The last time must have been at least 4 years ago so much has probably changed. The dam had some good sized largemouths and plenty of huge bluegill. The guys also caught Witvis were the river entered the dam. The water has that tea stain colour. Colours that has worked for me are chartreus, pearl/white, June bug and bubblegum (pink trick worms). Chartreus and white spinnerbaits and medium depth cranks are good to locate the fish. A good teqnique is to flip&pitch junebug brushogs or other critter baits into to the bulrush of which there are plenty. Early morning with a Zara spook may also deliver some fish. Fishing flukes on a mojo rig is also normaly a winner (pearl colour). As you travel up towards the river there is plenty of structure and cover to fish. Bass fishing in this dam is however rather difficult at times.
 
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DJP

Sealiner
The patches in the middle left of the picture is a good area to fish with flukes and topwater lures. Note that the banks are coverd with bulrush so if you can find some secondary structure such as tree stump or cover like lily pads fish these thoroughly. The kloof on the opposite bank is worth a visit.
 

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BassMasterNONPro

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Thanx DJP for all the info!!
Nice to see some pics too, looks really good, im getting amped now :D Will give all your suggestions a go.
Do u perhaps know anything about getting into the dam? Do u pay or is it pretty chilled?
 
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DJP

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Pretty chill as I remember it. You will maybe pay a small day fee. Good chance that you will be alone on the water if there isn't a comp going on.
 
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Speedworm

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The dam only has 1 and a half stars out of 3 rating.

Bass average 500 - 750 grams. But bass up to 3kg + are caught from time to time.

Apparently the only way to fish there is book accomodation and stay over at the chalets. It has been privatized from the general public.

Buffelsjags Watersport Umshanti (028-512 3787)

Spinnerbaits Crankbaits or Large Plastic Worms work well

Good luck david enjoy
 
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bears

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Hi Bassmasternonpro

Im going to stay at a place called Somerset gift chalets on the buffeljags river this week near the Dam-

checking your post last september- did you fish the dam and how was it?

I have a 16ft explorer( ie lagoon boat) - is it too big for the dam and are there launching facilities?

appreciate any advice

cheers

bears
 
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