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Challenge accepted

With my previous session ending with only a few liners and a very aggravating coot, I was holding thumbs that today would end with better results. Well…. holding thumbs wasn’t enough, you need an excellent bait too. Armed with Skunk and Venom from SNZ and AGIE as well as some Super R particle from WSC,Continue reading “Challenge accepted”

New Challenges

Over the last year or so I have become so used to using an inflatable that casting has taken a backseat. It is so easy to hop in the duck, chuck a couple of scoops out over each rod and take your boat ride back to the bank. After quite a bit of uhming andContinue reading “New Challenges”

Braai vs Ridgemonkey

For as long as I can remember, fishing has always gone together with a braai and a big fire. A braai however is also a lot of effort and comes with having to pack wood, charcoal, firelighters and braai tongs (which I usually forget) and you need a braai… then comes all the food… meat,Continue reading “Braai vs Ridgemonkey”

To Tell or Not To Tell.

Before each session we all have our baits and our preparation techniques. We all add that little extra bit to try and make our own experience one for the record books. We all dream of the 40Lb plus. In general people are very cliquey, and even though you greet and acknowledge others, we tend toContinue reading “To Tell or Not To Tell.”

Cold fronts and PBs

The moment the fishing lockdown ended Tarryn and myself decided to book a weekend at Bergsig as she has never fished it herself – not knowing she will break another PB. Our feed of choice was the Super-R mix from WSC Particles paired with crushed AGIE Venom and Tigernut & Hemp boilies. Hookbait of choiceContinue reading “Cold fronts and PBs”

Nature’s television

Waking up on a cold winters morning and hearing the silence. The sun barely peaking through the clouds as the world slowly begins to wake. Seeing the first drops of sunlight kiss the ripples on the water. The smell of the damp earth as the dew settles onto the grass. Waking up at sunrise andContinue reading “Nature’s television”

Sunrises & Sunsets

Are you mad?!? It is winter!

Every single time I plan a session in winter I have to hear how cold it is and that I will get sick. It doesn’t matter if it is a day trip or an overnighter. One thing that is important for me on the bank is comfort. With the right equipment even the cold can’tContinue reading “Are you mad?!? It is winter!”

Mother Nature

With the lift of lockdown and recreational fishing being allowed it felt like I had a little bit of life returning to me. During the days of being quarantined inside I realised that what I longed for was the immersion of myself in nature and fresh air. Sitting in the sunshine waiting for the screamingContinue reading “Mother Nature”

Rig talk

A lot of my current fishing consists of 2-3h long sessions after work. Because of this I have grown quite fond of my take on the 2inch rig. The first reason why I often use it is the fact that it sits close to the lead which then creates an awesome hook-hold when the fishContinue reading “Rig talk”