looking for some help

Johnny Blaze

Senior Member
Hi Guys

my son of 10 and myself would like to maybe hookup for some bass fishing with someone who has a bit of knowledge they are willing to share. we have gear and just need to get some plastics and whatever els is needed.

so we just looking to tag along to any spots in and around the bellville area.

Cheers

Jason
 

ridimo

New member
wow so 100 views and no replies. I see you out in CT. I dont know CT that well but if you can make a break for it id suggest going to a place called Mofam out in the Elgin Valley. You can hire a little boat with trolling motor and the fishing is brilliant.
 

Ulrich84

New member
Hi There,

Best advice would be to contact Malcolm at Ol Bigmouth. Malcolm Shirley <olbigmouth@gmail.com>

He is very helpfull and will quickly point you in the right direction, might even be able to point you to someone who is willing to give you guys some on water guidance.

Aside from Mofam, you can also try the Bulshoek Dam, ideally it would be weekend mission, as it is a 2-3Hr Drive but as the dam is generally always full(They use Clanwilliam to top-up if I can put it as such), the fishing is pretty good and you can get Bluegill, LM & SM Bass. It is however better fished off a Floattube and there is some boating activity.

Closer to home, try LE Bonheur, the crocodile farm in Franschoek or maybe try the Hillcrest Quary in Durbanville. Haven't fished these before but I know there is Bass and Kurper in Le Bonheur and Trout/Bass/Carp in Hillcrest. Malcolm will know these waters better and will be able to provide lures/plastics.

Good luck
 

Johnny Blaze

Senior Member
thank you very much for all the responses. I will be making a short venture this weekend. I do appreciate the info gents. manna to you.
 

rbacht

Sealiner
I was at Le Bonheur about 3 weeks ago. Spent 3 hours casting like nut and nothing. My old man landed the smallest bass I have ever seen on a mielie - true story. I've heard of Hillcrest and will also go and try it out.

Give us an update on the mission mr Blaze.
 

rbacht

Sealiner
I was at Le Bonheur about 3 weeks ago. Spent 3 hours casting like nut and nothing. My old man landed the smallest bass I have ever seen on a mielie - true storie. I've heard of Hillcrest and will also go and try it out.

Give us an update on the mission mr Blaze.
 

Ulrich84

New member
@Rbacht,

What lures did you use at Le Bonheur if I may ask?

I think you might struggle at Hillcrest also but as it is a quarry you might need to fish pretty deep. Only problem with Hillcrest is the operating times, think they only open at 9.

Cheers
 

Ulrich84

New member
@Johnny,

One other place you might want to try is FischerHaven on Bottelary Road. You can fish from Sunrise to about 6 I believe. I have been there at 6 in the morning, guy comes around to collect money during morning. Cost is R40pp.

Also not the easiest place(Some people might even say crap,but there are fish) to fish as the water levels are low at the moment but there are fish there, I myself have caught 3 on fly(In a 2Hr Stint) and on the same day another guy caught three fish from one spot using conventional tackle. His fish were all in the region of 20-30cm.

If you get there early work the structure with a surface lure.

Spots that worked for me was as follows:

1. Big blue Bouy as you park at the dam, cant miss it, cast at it and retrieve, you will need to work on the retrieve as I am still to wet behind ears to have figured out the retrieve myself, but I got a fish around the bouy on fly.

2. You will note a big tree sticking out of the water, also a good spot to try.

3. As morning wears on the fish might move into deeper waters, switch to spinnerbaits or flukes/worms using a texs/mojo rig.

Also as it is Autumn, Bass tend to be a bit more "Predatory" so you might even sight bigger ones patrolling the shallows.

Also remember that Bass are Ambush predators, and big ones stick to Structure, and secondly they eat their own fry, so if you sea small ones around(which there are), try a lure imitating a very small bass, could just get you something.

Aside from that, dont be lazy, work the entire dam and look for structure, reedbeds, fish at yetty's/points going into water(This counts as structure) and anything you see stcking out of the water.

Also dont waste your time casting for hours at the same spot, they do sometimes get spooked and rather walk around a bit and come back to the same spot later again after rethinking your tactic.

All the best::tight:
 

Ulrich84

New member
Also I think it is called Klein Bottelary now, Fischerhaven is the old name. Cant miss the sign on the road. There should be a white Pub on your right hand side and then you will know you found the place.
 

rbacht

Sealiner
@ Ulrich84

I used a variety of stick baits, spinners and plastics (worms and frogs). I am yet to actually catch a bass... hence the reason I'd like to tag along and see what I am doing wrong.
 

Ulrich84

New member
rbacht wrote:
@ Ulrich84

I used a variety of stick baits, spinners and plastics (worms and frogs). I am yet to actually catch a bass... hence the reason I'd like to tag along and see what I am doing wrong.

I wish I could help more buddy. I have only caught on fly(Lots of Fun on a 4Wt), but I am using this year to experiment a lot with a variety of artificial fishing, so am also trying for one on plastics and Spinners.

Maybe you should consider using a spray next time you try. I was told(I am very gullible so this might be wrong), they do have a very good sense of smell, this might just be the difference for you.

Cheers
 

Johnny Blaze

Senior Member
unfortunatly this weekend was out for me as I came down with some griep. so no fishing was done. thanks again guys for all the info. maybe we can all hookup for a session sometime?
 
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