New Destination to be explored

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bigkano

Senior Member
Hi,

Just went out to purchase the bass africa magazine and noticed a very interesting venue which was listed under "bass destinations"..

"Olifantsnek dam in rustenburg"????

I live about 850m away from the dam and often fish for carp and barbel as these are the most common fish caught.

Not once have I seen a bass come out the dam, as a  matter of fact I haven't even seen some1 rigged for bass fishing...

I would like to find out how accurate are the venues listed in the magazine and has any1 on the site fished this venue?

As soon as I am rigged out I will give the dam a try.

Ps : No boats allowed on the dam:)
 
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bigkano

Senior Member
Been there many times after posting the topic. I tried many methods and baits but nothing or just very unlucky. I somehow think there is no bass in the dam. the venue is great for carp, barbel fishing...
 
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Little Green Fish

Sealiner
bigkano

Bud I'm afraid that Bassafrica's venue listing seems to be a wee bit off the planet so to speak as they claim there's bass in Rietvlei Dam in PTA too, and it's no the situation, but give it a couple of good bashes, as you'll never know
 
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bigkano

Senior Member
Was out there yesterday again with a buddy and I can positvely say that their is no bass in Olifantsnek dam.
 
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Realdealbass

New member
I think your statement that there is positevly no bass in the dam is a little false brew. That is a massive dam and i hardly think a few excursions to the dam can verify that there are no bass. My mate fished harties for 3 months without a touch from a bass, that soesent mean they not there, he susequently has found them and pulled out hundreds since then(3kg the biggest so far) I have just seen the dam on my way back from rustenburg and i am going to try fish it for a couple days and then ill report back. Has anyone got contact details for someone at the dam, as i read no boats, but i wonder if i can take an inflatable with?

 

 
 
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bigkano

Senior Member
I live right next to the dam. < 110m. At the angling club side - NO BOATS, NO CANOES. So I assume NO INFLATABLES.
 
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bigkano

Senior Member
If you are interested I know a pvt venue close to Olifantsnek. A inflatable is ideal for this venue. 
 
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Realdealbass

New member
New it here is another website:
Water Sports nearby


The flat dam, ‘Olifantsnek’ is 16 kms north of the Chesterton Equestrian Estates.  This dam is one of the cleanest in the country and does not allow any motor powered boats onto it.
Yachts, paddle skis and canoes are encouraged.
Fishing is allowed and there are several fishing clubs around the dam.
The deepest section of the dam is between 8 – 13 meters.

 

found on http://www.chestertonfarms.co.za/c_execs_1.html
 
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bigkano

Senior Member
As per my post above "At the angling club side - NO BOATS, NO CANOES. So I assume NO INFLATABLES". You need to be a member of the yacht club to gain access. The residents do not have access to the yacht club.
 
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Realdealbass

New member
wow you love to argue i just posted a link that confirms that you are infact alowed non motorised rafts on the dam, where from i dont quite care but they are allowed!
 
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