where to fish for cob this time of year in the western cape

burney

Sealiner
Hi there I would like to know where to fish for cob around the cape. And how should I put my bait on and what hook to use I have been trying for almost a year to catch an edible fish and always catch sharks so if someone can help me it would be much appreciated. Thanx in advance
 

Pslatarix

Sealiner
Hey burney a good place would be in the sea lol. But in all seriousness, strandfontein has been good lately. Live mullet, chocka and fish baits. Beespens and the fridge are always a winner too. Strand reefs also a good bet. Regards
 

burney

Sealiner
Thanx would a combination of pilchard and chokka work and how should I put it on and what size hook would be the best? Someone told me it is a bit dangerous in strandfontein someone told me its orite where zeeukoeivlei runs into the sea where would you suggest?
 

Pslatarix

Sealiner
Ye that's sonwabe area. Good spot. There are usually lots of guys on that stretch boet so not too dangerous, but this is rsa after all so nowhere is 100% safe. Chocka and pillie is always a good combo bru. 6/0 hook is always good. Check the knots and traces section as well as the bait presentation section here on the forum bud. Looooads of info here
 

burney

Sealiner
Thank you very much I'm gona go there saturday morning hopefully I can catch my first real fish. What size and how much off them can you catch?
 

Pslatarix

Sealiner
You're very welcome boet. Size is 50cm and bag limit is 5. But if you're luck enough to get lots of fish try to keep only what you can eat fresh. Ill pm you my number , might join you
 

burney

Sealiner
I checked out that bait presentation section what I have seen there its no wonder that I have never really catched anything hahaha lol:fbash
 

burney

Sealiner
Ya I hope you can make it on saturday I would like learning abit about angling because I don't really know anybody that catch fish its uselly just me and my family that goes and I'm the only one with a rod and reel. I went on friday and bought new rod reel and tackle. I went last night to the old harbour wall in gordansbay but there were just crabs but atleast learned abit about my rod and reel and had to put new line on today after that session but I'm sorted now so hopefully everything will go smooth on saturday
 

Gareth81

New member
Burney, I'm gonna be at Sonwabe on Saturday morning, I'm no expert, but safety in numbers hey. Also will be lekker to meet some Sealiners.
 

grootvis

Sealiner
Something else starts to come on the bite soon.....OOOh cant wait.........have a bloodworm at hand...hint ..hint....
 

burney

Sealiner
Ja would be leke maybe we will get each other there gareth thanx man. Grootvis let me take a guess galjoen don't really know just geussing
 
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