Is there anyone that knows how this is done? I ve

Is there anyone that knows how this is done? I ve seen it before but as the kite was way in I could not see how it was rigged.

 

If somebody could give me some more info regarding this I would be very thankfull.
 

Fanie

Sealiner
Frikkie my vreeslike vet vrystaatse vriend ! (sorry ek kon nie weerstaan nie ;-))

Kite fishing is very easy. There are 2 ways of doing this.

The one way is to use two lines, one to the kite and fishing line to your bait. The bait is tied to the kite with a 10lb line (depending on how heavy the bait and sinker is), say 50m or so and on the bait side you make a 'not so good' knot, which will probably break there first.

The kite (and fishing line)is let out to sea, the kite drags the bait out. When you reached the target distance, you give the bait a tug and the 'not so good knot' breaks and the kite and bait seperates.

The kite can now be retreived for the next go, the bait sinks or floats or whatever your method of fishing is.



Second method is the one line way. I prefer this one.

Again you have to have line to your bait, it's a given ;-)

In this case you'd also have a line to the kite.... ahemmm

Fly the kite up say 100m, then tie the line end to the bait.
The bait is now let out to sea again. When you reach the desired distance, set some brake so the kite doesn't spool more line out.

That's it. Now you wait for the monster to attack your bait. The kite will give the bait some action, dragging it arount on the surface. Keep the bait fish looking as natural as possible.

The kite serves as a poeliesman. When it drops (and keep dropping) you are on. Count to 15 1/2 then tie up and winch the fish home. Don't worry if you lose the kite, you're taking 50 for the week, right ?


Couple of hints.

Match the kite size and the bait weight. No use if the bait flies 6m over the water. You'll have the fish below puzzled though ;-)

Do not let all the line out. Make sure you have enough line left on the rig. Big fish is just beyond the breakers (just off where nobody can cast to) You can sometimes see them in the swells.

Do not leave your rig unattended. (trust me)

Carp works. Freeze and put in the bottom of the freezer so the wife doesn't know or else all hell will be loose if she finds out.

Defrosted carp has a sharp fish smell when it defrosted. It doesn't disintegrate as easy as sea fish does either. Puncture the stomache for added flavour. Shark special. Use THICK trace, plan to stay a while.

Last and probably the most important hint, wait untill the wind blows in the right direction. Last time it gave everyone of the other morons fishing with me a kick when the wind refused to blow to sea.
 

Fanie

Sealiner
It's more fun than throwing boxes of sardine into the sea.
You are not limited by distance like when you throw stuff in with your rod.
You have visual indication when you're hooked.
You have virtually no chance of getting overwinds.

Use heavy line, big sharks don't take prisoners
Make sure you can handle the line. 70kg braid with a tight drag will have you back pedal quite a bit if you don't have the weight to support your mouth size ;-)

Use a boat rod (7') instead of the long 2-way radio whips the casting guys use, it gives you leverage and is less tiring.

Remember to wear the bucket, or your feet will never be on the ground... male or female :))

Fish away from idiots that will cast over your line... wind could change direction often. Nor sure why others always think you're on the hot spot.

Post pictures here.

Oh I almost forgot. In fresh water you pap swaaiers always drop the bait on the oposite bank. It's not the same in the sea. Your line won't reach .AU or the south pole.

50 - 100m beyond the breakers, they cruise up and down there looking for food, and the smaller ones give way to the bigger ones.

When you hook into a nice size Zambezi, call me. It's on my list.
 
Dankie Fanie .........

This is something I am intrested in doing for buying one of that dinggle hopper boats is not an option. A friend of mine had one of those things,,,,,,,,, what a waste of money for you realy battle to get it out beyond the surf!!!! I got more fish on casting while he was busy with the little boat......
 

peeta

New member
hi, i came across this site for kitefishing. this gives a new meaning to long distance casting

http://www.mullerskitefishing.com/
 
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