Random quarry near Waterkloof !!!!!!
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I also live nearby and would like to tag along should this happen, if there will be a group of 5-10 guys going there should be no problem with vagrants, they are predators and are not likely to take on a big group of guys where there is a good chance they will catch a beating.
[color=#0066cc]Ryan[/color] wrote:
Dude I already had a big smoke... like ...everyday... like dude..... :temp:
Oh, my bad, you said "when I come up to the big smoke...." not when I have a big smoke... my bad!::hippy1:
I prefer Barbel too... but I do miss Bassing every now and again.... I think its just those crazy Basso's in their ferrari boats and a bazillion colour shirts that freak me out.... especially after the big smoke..... Bassing for me was always a barefoot Tom Sawyer type deal on back country farm ponds....
When you coming to the big salty lake down South?
Dude I already had a big smoke... like ...everyday... like dude..... :temp:
Oh, my bad, you said "when I come up to the big smoke...." not when I have a big smoke... my bad!::hippy1:
I prefer Barbel too... but I do miss Bassing every now and again.... I think its just those crazy Basso's in their ferrari boats and a bazillion colour shirts that freak me out.... especially after the big smoke..... Bassing for me was always a barefoot Tom Sawyer type deal on back country farm ponds....
When you coming to the big salty lake down South?
Hi guys, first time reading up on bassing on the forum, and stumbled accross this thread.
I found/find it interesting and amusing as I lived for a number of years on a property adjoining the quarry.
The quarry belongs/used to belong to Roosema Steenwerke, one of the oldest brick making companies in Pretoria, and has been desserted for many years. Yes it is beautiful, and in some places is very deep. The wattle surrounds were cleared a year or two ago but seems to be growing again. Fish that occur are Bass, Kurper and Barbel.
Sons and I used to have a whale of a time when it was virtualy completely unknown. Caught plenty Bass 1 - 2.5 kg's.
The vagrants who live there wont make trouble on their front doorstep. Leave them alone then they will leave you alone. Still good to go in numbers of 5 or so, and of course looking out for each other. Dont leave cars and possessions unattended, thats looking for trouble because some of these guys have less than nothing. Dont put temptation in their way. Crime in the area that originated from the vagrants in the quarry was petty. The quarry area was however a good escape route for more serious housebreaking and motorcar hi-jack criminals.
Good idea to even build up a relationship with the squatters as suggested.
We just used to hop over the back fence and be right by the water.
There are plans to do a property development on the piece of ground but it has been stumbling for many years with no progress made. It can be stunning if it comes off the ground, but somehow think the stability of the shoreline/banks, and water depth is going to pose problems. Think there is a Councellor named Derek Coetzee involved. He is a very nice chap.
Be warned, because the water is so clear the fish are very skittish and not so easy to trap.
Good luck - and stywe lyne, would love to read and see the result.
I found/find it interesting and amusing as I lived for a number of years on a property adjoining the quarry.
The quarry belongs/used to belong to Roosema Steenwerke, one of the oldest brick making companies in Pretoria, and has been desserted for many years. Yes it is beautiful, and in some places is very deep. The wattle surrounds were cleared a year or two ago but seems to be growing again. Fish that occur are Bass, Kurper and Barbel.
Sons and I used to have a whale of a time when it was virtualy completely unknown. Caught plenty Bass 1 - 2.5 kg's.
The vagrants who live there wont make trouble on their front doorstep. Leave them alone then they will leave you alone. Still good to go in numbers of 5 or so, and of course looking out for each other. Dont leave cars and possessions unattended, thats looking for trouble because some of these guys have less than nothing. Dont put temptation in their way. Crime in the area that originated from the vagrants in the quarry was petty. The quarry area was however a good escape route for more serious housebreaking and motorcar hi-jack criminals.
Good idea to even build up a relationship with the squatters as suggested.
We just used to hop over the back fence and be right by the water.
There are plans to do a property development on the piece of ground but it has been stumbling for many years with no progress made. It can be stunning if it comes off the ground, but somehow think the stability of the shoreline/banks, and water depth is going to pose problems. Think there is a Councellor named Derek Coetzee involved. He is a very nice chap.
Be warned, because the water is so clear the fish are very skittish and not so easy to trap.
Good luck - and stywe lyne, would love to read and see the result.
Bigmouth wrote:
i am available in da week if u want 2 go just note im not the tallest of ppl(jockey).
besides dat i couldnt resist waitin 4 a reply 2day and so went 2 go find this quary...
after driving around it twice i decided 2 go army style and try stalk thru the bush along the wall in general 'sumthing' rd made it 10m frm a informal settelment quiet far in with not havin seen water and decided dat was far enuf and went out 2 find another way in...
eventualy i decided 2 pull off on the side of the road on the hill that runs alongside da tennis courts... so got out my car and made my way along a path much higher up this tym, wasnt far till i saw the quarry below and on the topic of below i think i went a little wet below wen i layed eyes on it, didnt try anything fancy as there r more settlements on that side and it a steep way down, but i stared in awe 4 lyk 10mins just thinking of the potential in there...
anyways i wouldnt go there alone way 2 much of activity of our friendly illegals!!!
wish u guys could have pulled it off with that owner, btw i wonder if he still ownes it coz i saw all these construction boards around along da road with a developmers sign next 2 them!!!
i am available in da week if u want 2 go just note im not the tallest of ppl(jockey).
besides dat i couldnt resist waitin 4 a reply 2day and so went 2 go find this quary...
after driving around it twice i decided 2 go army style and try stalk thru the bush along the wall in general 'sumthing' rd made it 10m frm a informal settelment quiet far in with not havin seen water and decided dat was far enuf and went out 2 find another way in...
eventualy i decided 2 pull off on the side of the road on the hill that runs alongside da tennis courts... so got out my car and made my way along a path much higher up this tym, wasnt far till i saw the quarry below and on the topic of below i think i went a little wet below wen i layed eyes on it, didnt try anything fancy as there r more settlements on that side and it a steep way down, but i stared in awe 4 lyk 10mins just thinking of the potential in there...
anyways i wouldnt go there alone way 2 much of activity of our friendly illegals!!!
wish u guys could have pulled it off with that owner, btw i wonder if he still ownes it coz i saw all these construction boards around along da road with a developmers sign next 2 them!!!
