Wanting to start Shark and Skate fishing

[seamadness]

Good day all, I am wanting to start Shark and skate fishing .

But I have no Idea where to start equipment wise ,Rigs , Venues , Bait ext. If any one would be willing to help me out in getting started .

My email is gregtoplis@gmail.com and cell 072 299 2865

Please very keen to start

 

[nakkie.jaco]

Hey Seamadness,

Welcome to Sealine.

I would recomend a Loomis & Franklin Sharky rod, Torium 30, 600m of 50lb braid backing, 0.55 nylon, 100-150lb steel, 1mm-1.5mm leader, slide clips & stopper rings, 7-9oz grapnel sinkers, 8-10/0 hooks and find out what baits your target species prefer.

Hope this helps.

Cheers, Nakkie.

 

[Must-Byte]

Better to get someone in your area to take you out sometime. They can then show you the correct tackle and actually take you to some good spots and show you the right way to do things

 

[seamadness]

ok cool any body keen to take me out and show me the ropes some time , as I am new to KZN and i do wanna get into this ... email or call me 072 299 2865 gregtoplis@gmail.com

 

[GOJ]

As Must-Byte said probably best to meet up with some guys in your area and get a feel for what is needed, combine this with some input from the guys in your specific area and take it from there.

Where in KZN are you based?

 

[seamadness]

I am based near Kingsburgh , but willing to travel to spots

 

[Koper]

I saw a thread somewhere that the Natal blokes was organizing a social sometime.

Maybe pm pieterh to get details about the social, then you can meet up with the guys & take it from there.

 

[GOJ]

Unfortunately I think that social was last weekend. I will give you a shout when next we are heading south, but unfortunately that will probably not be for another 3-4 weeks when the weather patterns settle down a little more. In the mean time if you have any questions about tackle for kzn or spots near you send me a pm and I'll give you some pointers.

Cheers
Greg

 

[Enigma]

Give JJ Pienaar a PM.  He is in the tackle business and does shark and skate fishing.  He'll help you rig up without breaking an arm and a leg and can accompany you on trips and share knowledge

 

 

[JJ Pienaar]

thanx Craig, Pm sent, greg u knw where to find me, as yet i can only shot u trace's, tackle and bait, not much happening at the moment but with a hot summer on our door step with a consistant NE wind off colour water i might just take u to one of my favorit flatfish grounds. . . . Ps. See u at the shop