New PB and it was at struben dam :)

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snyper564

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I went fishing this morning at struben dam, after being on holiday down at the coast for the last two weeks, didnt really know what to expect after about an hour and a half i caught this 1.3kg bass not big for most of u guys but its my pb at the moment, caught it on a spinner bait at about 8:30. Went to the dam this afternoon and just couldnt believe how much the heavy rain has flooded the dam here are some pictures. Hope the bass arent washed away.

Oh and just a question im not that knowledgable on bass id just like to know why is there the bulge on the bass stomach?

 

 
 

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snyper564

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HAHA just realised i posted this in the wrong place. On a side note its atleast an update aswell on the condition of struben dam at the moment
 
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sparnar

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nice fish

which part of the dam did you catch it? what retrieve did you use? and the colour of the spinnerbait?

let me know if you go there again, i've been there only once and blanked.
 
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Basstard

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That is a good fish especially for Struben. Been fishing there for a while and eventually gave up on catching bass in that dam.

At which spot did you catch it?
 
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Johan S

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WOW!!! Can't believe the water level! Personally, I think Struben is the most difficult dam in Pretoria to fish for bass, so thumbs up on your catch. I don't do bass fishing often, but I've blanked both times I tried at Struben. Go there often to practice casting my saltwater outfits, though. My favourite getaway spot during the week. :)
 
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royboy

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I live in Faerie Glen and often take the dogs for a walk at Strubens - often seen guys there, from papgooiers, to bassers, to fly casters and never seen a fish come out - SO WELL DONE!!!!! Nice bass!
 
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basslover

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nice going snyper....the buldge you see i would presume is his stomach thats full...So the fish is in top condition...or its spawning...but i doubt that...
 
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snyper564

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[color=#006600]sparnar[/color] wrote:
nice fish

which part of the dam did you catch it? what retrieve did you use? and the colour of the spinnerbait?

let me know if you go there again, i've been there only once and blanked.
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if u walk through the entrance its in the far left corner where the water flows into the dam. i reeled in slowy i used a falcon spinner bait i picked up at sportmans warehouse for R28 in durbs wen i was there trying out the cheap end of lures etc at the moment the rapalas are just to expense for me as im a student. And the colour was yellow with a slight brown tinge. Hope that helps unforunately with the rain it looks like u will only b able to go again from about midweek next week.

Heres a pic hope it helps
 

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snyper564

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[color=#006600]basslover[/color] wrote:
nice going snyper....the buldge you see i would presume is his stomach thats full...So the fish is in top condition...or its spawning...but i doubt that...
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I thought it could be spawning but that just didnt make sense cause its the wrong time, all the fish i have caught at struben have been in very good condition so that would explain it thanks for the info.
 
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Ryan

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[color=#006600]royboy[/color] wrote:
I live in Faerie Glen and often take the dogs for a walk at Strubens - often seen guys there, from papgooiers, to bassers, to fly casters and never seen a fish come out - SO WELL DONE!!!!! Nice bass!
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Hey you bugger you live less than 5kms from me and we have'nt been for a drink yet.......
 
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Johanvc

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[color=#006600]snyper564[/color] wrote:
[color=#006600]basslover[/color] wrote:
nice going snyper....the buldge you see i would presume is his stomach thats full...So the fish is in top condition...or its spawning...but i doubt that...
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I thought it could be spawning but that just didnt make sense cause its the wrong time, all the fish i have caught at struben have been in very good condition so that would explain it thanks for the info.
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Don’t be mistaken. Not all bass spawn at the same time. I caught a bass spawning in the Piere Van rynefelt quarry in Feb last year
 
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snyper564

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[color=#006600]Johanvc[/color] wrote:
[color=#006600]snyper564[/color] wrote:
[color=#006600]basslover[/color] wrote:
nice going snyper....the buldge you see i would presume is his stomach thats full...So the fish is in top condition...or its spawning...but i doubt that...
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I thought it could be spawning but that just didnt make sense cause its the wrong time, all the fish i have caught at struben have been in very good condition so that would explain it thanks for the info.
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Don’t be mistaken. Not all bass spawn at the same time. I caught a bass spawning in the Piere Van rynefelt quarry in Feb last year
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Very interesting thanks for the info i guess u learn something new everyday.
 
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Little Green Fish

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Guys I've caught 3 lgf's at struben in the 8 or 9 times i was ther and they all fell to the blue chatterbaits, other times i tried soft plastics but to no avail, so it seems they do go for the vibration type lures, anyhows it would make sense as the water is amost always that same brown muddy colour, note the fish are also much lighter in colour than those in clear water... perhaps the guys that have never caught there should rig a spinner/chatterbait/jig n pig with a rattle and see what bites.  They do fight like nobody's business thou, so hold on to that rod....
 
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snyper564

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[color=#006600]Little Green Fish[/color] wrote:
Guys I've caught 3 lgf's at struben in the 8 or 9 times i was ther and they all fell to the blue chatterbaits, other times i tried soft plastics but to no avail, so it seems they do go for the vibration type lures, anyhows it would make sense as the water is amost always that same brown muddy colour, note the fish are also much lighter in colour than those in clear water... perhaps the guys that have never caught there should rig a spinner/chatterbait/jig n pig with a rattle and see what bites.  They do fight like nobody's business thou, so hold on to that rod....
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Yip they do put up quite a fight. The only thing is with struben i have only caught one fish everytime time i have gone the day i went with my friend he caught 3 though i only tried the spinnerbait yesterday for the first time the rest were all caught on purple zoom fat albert grubs and retrieved very very slowly. Its such a pity the water is so muddy but its been like this forever according to zucas. I really hope the water drains soon cause i would like to go back before university starts again.

On a side note im really desperate to find more locations in the pretoria area somewhere i can just go when i have a quick hour or two pls someone pm any locations that u may no of thanks.
 
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Little Green Fish

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snyper

check out the known bass venues topic there's some places listed in their with their respective info.  will try an add some more in this year....
 
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