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General Angling Topics => Fishing Hotspots and locations => Topic started by: Half-Pint on August 30, 2011, 03:30:07 PM

Title: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Half-Pint on August 30, 2011, 03:30:07 PM: I thought it would be interesting to hear everyones favourite angling destinations and why.

For me it has to be Mazeppa Bay. You are so removed from society yet it is not like many other wild coast destinations where safety is an issue. The fact that every night talk in the dining room of the hotel is about who caught what and plans for the next day just adds to it. The fishing here is also probably some of the best in the country with spots for every condition. I have not fished too many spots around the country but Mazeppa will take some beating.
What is your favourite spot?
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: icstuff on August 30, 2011, 03:32:49 PM: I prefer Plett to Natures valley. You get some decent deepwater point and good places to scratch. and you can leave your wife on the beach. Only drawback is the walk to robberg point.
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Fritz on August 30, 2011, 03:34:56 PM: The Mghezana area in the Transkei.
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Half-Pint on August 30, 2011, 03:36:15 PM: I definitely need to make a mission to Robberg at some stage. I just need to plan my timing properly
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: icstuff on August 30, 2011, 03:45:55 PM: Quote from: Half-Pint on August 30, 2011, 03:36:15 PM
I definitely need to make a mission to Robberg at some stage. I just need to plan my timing properly

Speak to SAfish will inform you of the best times
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: WalkersKiller on August 30, 2011, 03:49:40 PM: My favourite place to fish is Kenton on sea because I have learned so much about the area over the years I know when I will catch fish, what fish I might catch on what baits work best when its awesome to have that knowledge... But my favourite fishing spot is Bats Cave, which is in Kenton. I have caught 15 species here...
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Kumz on August 30, 2011, 03:51:44 PM: For Me it is Transkei ... Mapuzi & Mbolompo ...& St Francis Ledges ...
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Willie on August 30, 2011, 03:56:24 PM: I enjoy Rocky Bay. The caravan park is right on the beach at high tide at can catch from the stoep of the caravan. :hehe: Also know which areas to fish. It is a safe area which can produce some good fish. Oh! and nearly forgot Tommo is around the corner if you need him for help :hehe:
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Rory mundy on August 30, 2011, 03:58:47 PM: takes a lot to be beat vidal
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Prego on August 30, 2011, 04:07:29 PM: Ask me after December

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Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Poenskop on August 30, 2011, 04:30:23 PM: Morgansbay in the EC and Breezy point near the Haven Hotel in the Transkei.
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Sylvester on August 30, 2011, 04:34:02 PM: STRUISBAAI!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Lichia amia on August 30, 2011, 04:35:41 PM: Vidal and Easten Cape Sundays to St Francis point w;k
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: boskabeljou on August 30, 2011, 04:51:58 PM: Angola......that looks beter 7/7
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: J-Rock on August 30, 2011, 04:55:17 PM: I would say that it has to be St.Maarten Dutch/Netherlands Antailles, and then of course in SA Strand/G-Bay reefs and MACS. :happ:
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Zetti on August 30, 2011, 07:41:05 PM: Has to be the Breede river. Mainly because I fished it every year for about 25 years when my folks had the holiday house in witsand. Went back for the first time in many years last year december, was great to see that nothing has changed over the years, loved getting fresh bread from nella's winkel every day.
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: PH on August 30, 2011, 07:45:54 PM: The Nature's Valley, Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield, Swartvlei area of the Garden Route. Mainly the estuaries/lagoons. We always catch with success - except Garrick swr
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Homie on August 30, 2011, 07:54:03 PM: Anywhere theres good fish, great mates and cold beer for after !
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: SAfish on August 30, 2011, 08:46:55 PM: Quote from: PH on August 30, 2011, 07:45:54 PM
The Nature's Valley, Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield, Swartvlei area of the Garden Route. Mainly the estuaries/lagoons. We always catch with success - except Garrick swr
I have a cure for your problem, come see me this Summer. :hnthnt: :fshn: :grk:
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: SAfish on August 30, 2011, 08:49:48 PM: De Mond. Struisbaai, Knysna Lagoon and Jongensfontein. I am still getting to know Robberg and I am looking forward to fish there again this Summer.
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: MIKE PIKE on August 30, 2011, 08:55:10 PM: In no specific order Mapelane, Vidal, Kosi area ,Transkei , but favourite would be Vidal , just has so much potential when conditions are right.
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Half-Pint on August 30, 2011, 09:00:31 PM: I think in future I am going to choose my destinations by what they have to offer when the conditions are wrong because I have yet to experience the "right" conditions :dunno:
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: SAfish on August 30, 2011, 09:11:31 PM: Quote from: Half-Pint on August 30, 2011, 09:00:31 PM
I think in future I am going to choose my destinations by what they have to offer when the conditions are wrong because I have yet to experience the "right" conditions :dunno:
You have a point there. :hehe:
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Tommo on August 30, 2011, 09:15:15 PM: My favourite would be somewhere in the Transkei. Even with all of the travelling and angling in some of the top spots around Africa, there is no place where I would like to spend more time than the wildcoast. There is just so much fishing potential there, from rock and surf to light tackle lure and amazing scenery, peace and quiet and a great family environment where you can go with the people you love most and all will be happy!
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: PH on August 31, 2011, 06:18:45 AM: Quote from: SAfish on August 30, 2011, 08:46:55 PM
I have a cure for your problem, come see me this Summer. :hnthnt: :fshn: :grk:

Will def do that, thanks Hermann :-)
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: Toppie on August 31, 2011, 06:36:48 AM: Vidal/Sodwana/Kosi for local - and Pomene/Morungulu/Zavora in Mozambique.
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: kleinboet on August 31, 2011, 08:00:59 AM: Definitely Mozambique without a doubt.Chidenguele for rock & surf and offshore.Inhassoro - Offshore around Baz!
Title: Re: Your favourite angling destination?
Post by: krissi on August 31, 2011, 10:41:54 AM: Quote from: Homie on August 30, 2011, 07:54:03 PM
Anywhere theres good fish, great mates and cold beer for after !

Oh yes!! Totally agree (clap)

If I had to choose, it would definitely be the Transkei - Grosvernor, Mzikaba, Hole in the Wall, Mpame (awesome cottage to rent there with deck over the beach - perfect for a shot at sundown - can sit on the deck with a frosty and braai fire while waiting for a pull or hubby can lie in bed at dawn and watch me fishing on the corner, so very safe). I would also like to fish Mazeppa again - had my first awesome pull on a slide there but burnt off with a under/over in the braid!