Author Topic: A learning experience (Read 247221 times)

Steenie · « **Reply #100 on:** February 20, 2015, 09:59:04 PM »

Quote from: Plugger on February 20, 2015, 09:46:23 PM

Nice post Steenie, great catches. Have you tried the Abu Toby spoon (the genuine one not the Chinese knock off ). My favourite spoon with the Cuda casting spoon second. I havent tried the Chase spoons yet but after seeing how well you are doing with them i think a ride up to Ballito is on the cards. Keep posting your catches.

I ALWAYS carry a 28 g original toby spoon with me. Whenever nothing happens on the fast spoons I try the Toby or Halco Twisty.

smiley6996 · « **Reply #101 on:** February 21, 2015, 01:36:59 PM »

Closest I could find to a chase spoon was a sensation knock off looks like puta with a chrome plating will take some pix 35 a piece not expecting much

smiley6996 · « **Reply #102 on:** February 21, 2015, 02:20:41 PM »

Only one in the shop I seen so hopefully it don't work well

Steenie · « **Reply #103 on:** February 21, 2015, 02:31:06 PM »

Quote from: smiley6996 on February 21, 2015, 02:20:41 PM

Only one in the shop I seen so hopefully it don't work well

Looks nice and very similar to chase no 2 spoon. I take the splitring and swivel of and connect it directly to a Doug Swannel kwik clip. Those clips work like a charm.

smiley6996 · « **Reply #104 on:** February 21, 2015, 02:46:06 PM »

already done that i am a big fan of them clips i make my own ones already pulled a 20kg diamond on one no problem

Steenie · « **Reply #105 on:** February 21, 2015, 03:01:26 PM »

Quote from: smiley6996 on February 21, 2015, 02:46:06 PM

already done that i am a big fan of them clips i make my own ones already pulled a 20kg diamond on one no problem

Very creative! I agree the Swannel clip design is fool proof.

smiley6996 · « **Reply #106 on:** February 21, 2015, 03:46:45 PM »

i dont work so have lots of time and no money there for if i can make it i do

Vandit · « **Reply #107 on:** February 23, 2015, 01:53:33 PM »

Hi Steenie,

Cudos to the photographer for taking the photo of you with the GT... It was me...

Your advise of where to fish and reassurance of improving weather at Vidal was greatly appreciated.

Caught a bluefin and greenspot kingy both close to ~50cm, a tiny salad queeny and a nice sized houndfish/ crocodile needlefish ~80cm.

Was a pleasure to meet you!

Till we meet again...

Steenie · « **Reply #108 on:** February 23, 2015, 02:05:00 PM »

Quote from: Vandit on February 23, 2015, 01:53:33 PM

Hi Steenie,

Cudos to the cameraman for taking the photo of you with the GT... It was me...

Your advise of where to fish and reassurance of improving weather at Vidal was greatly appreciated.

Caught a bluefin and greenspot kingy both close to ~50cm, a tiny salad queeny and a nice sized houndfish/ crocodile needlefish ~80cm.

Was a pleasure to meet you!

Till we meet again...

What a nice surprise hearing from the photographer Vandit!! Yes absolutely, thank you so much for taking the photo that morning on an otherwise deserted beach! I tried very hard in the bay after the three of us left the spot where I got the GT due to the very strong wind. However I did not get any more bites. I am so glad that the conditions improved later the week and that you got a couple of species. Those greenspot kingies there are strong fighters! Hopefully we will meet there again! It looks like my next session there could be end-March.

Steenie · « **Reply #109 on:** March 24, 2015, 06:29:03 PM »

Cannot wait to spin Cape Vidal twice next week. I need a change of scenery urgently. The Dbn North beaches are simply not producing and I am giving 200% of commitment. Ballito and north are producing the occasional snoek etc. but closer to Dbn its like a graveyard at present. So I cannot wait for Vidal!

Steenie · « **Reply #110 on:** March 24, 2015, 07:04:13 PM »

Picking 3 Chase no 5 spoons up in Umhlanga tomorrow that Rob Jameson from Chase Fishing Tackle in Ballito is bringing down for me. I don't want to get caught out short with ammunition whilst at Vidal. That spoon has not failed me in the last three sessions there!

jball7204 · « **Reply #111 on:** March 25, 2015, 07:03:46 AM »

I'll be there from Friday till Sunday. Will let you know if there are any fireworks!

Steenie · « **Reply #112 on:** March 25, 2015, 07:12:30 AM »

Quote from: jball7204 on March 25, 2015, 07:03:46 AM

I'll be there from Friday till Sunday. Will let you know if there are any fireworks!

Thanks a million - that will be very kind of you. Tight lines (braid) for you up there!

jball7204 · « **Reply #113 on:** March 25, 2015, 08:11:26 PM »

thanks Steenie........

Steenie · « **Reply #114 on:** March 30, 2015, 09:15:04 PM »

Tough morning at Vidal - sea was on its head. But managed to get Largespot Pompano on the CID Couta casting no 2 and chase no 5 spoons in tricky conditions. Will be back there on Wednesday in much better predicted conditions.

Steenie · « **Reply #115 on:** April 01, 2015, 05:34:47 PM »

The chartreuse and orange CID couta casting no 2 spoons were deadly this morning at Cape Vidal and acounted for four fine largespot pompano's. Such good fun these fish on light tackle. Tagged and released all four of them. Also got a small greenspot kingie on a chase no 5 spoon. The kingies were really scarce in near perfect conditions.

Plugger · « **Reply #116 on:** April 02, 2015, 11:40:46 AM »

Nice going Steenie nothing better than catching fish on lures on an empty beach !!

Steenie · « **Reply #117 on:** April 02, 2015, 03:03:47 PM »

Quote from: Plugger on April 02, 2015, 11:40:46 AM

Nice going Steenie nothing better than catching fish on lures on an empty beach !!

Yes its priceless compared to the crowded and filthy beaches here in Durban. And knowing that you managed to trick fish into eating pieces of metal!

sardinella · « **Reply #118 on:** April 02, 2015, 06:53:35 PM »

Well done

Steenie · « **Reply #119 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:10:33 PM »

Nice action shot of the Assassin Sierra doing what it is best at - casting spoons an absolute mile.