Howzit guys Been fishing Bailey's the past few

[Bait master]

Howzit guys

Been fishing Bailey's the past few weeks with varied results, a few Hottentot, a small Gallie but nothing worth writing home about since I'm really after the illusive Steenbras I always here about at Bailey's.

From what I have heard from some local guys and the guys at Tuckers, best bait in winter for Steens is sand prawn, couldn't advise on best tide or wind although some guys have said North wind is best - I have my doubts though because in the Eastern Cape Noord is dood and West is best?

Any insight?

 

[Captain Haddock]

For most fish at Baileys and surrounds, hard pumping true SE is good - either during a stiff blow, or even better just after the wind has changed and swung round to a West. This is certainly the case for the summer fish there like kob and elf, and the SE is also for galjoen since it usually brings swell and chop.

Redbait only bait for galjoen at Baileys.

As far as steenbras go, not my usual target there since they are so few and far between but yes fresh prawn is the best and the guys seem to like a nice rolling sea and water with a bit of colour to it, but not too much.

Tides are not a major factor at Baileys, I personally prefer low as you can get right to the edge of the drop off and lose less tackle usually.

 

[Bait master]

Perfect!

Thanks for the advice.

As a matter of interest, what other spots are there producing good catches around the same area?

Im told that if you can cast long enough, good Roman can be caught in front of the cemetery at Glencairn with Red bait?

 

[Captain Haddock]

Yes I have a friend who fishes there, need a long cast and he seems to have the best results with chokka but I dont think the fish are very big.

Kalk Bay can produce the odd white stump in winter, with mussel and usually at night when the sea is quite cold and clear. Otherwise I target galjoen mainly in winter all along the stretch from Baileys to St James.

 

[Bait master]

Thanks a lot!

Ill have a go!

 

[Captain Haddock]

Cool, tight lines.

Just remember in general that this whole stretch likes a lot of SE wind, BUT it must be true SE or even better, ESE. As soon as there is too much South in the wind it blows the colour away and the fishing is seldom as good.