Author Topic: A learning experience (Read 247220 times)

Nepptune · « **Reply #60 on:** February 18, 2015, 06:51:26 PM »

Superb fish from the stones Steenie!! Few things in the ocean that pull like these little members of the Tuna family... from the shore, even more so! Nicely done! Bet your Stradics drag is getting a lekker workout!

Steenie · « **Reply #61 on:** February 18, 2015, 07:11:33 PM »

Quote from: Nepptune on February 18, 2015, 06:51:26 PM

Superb fish from the stones Steenie!! Few things in the ocean that pull like these little members of the Tuna family... from the shore, even more so! Nicely done! Bet your Stradics drag is getting a lekker workout!

I was amazed by the way it peeled braid of the reel. Though I had a decent Natal Snoek on instead!

Half-Pint · « **Reply #62 on:** February 18, 2015, 08:19:14 PM »

Keep these reports coming! Great to see the learning curve and results!

smiley6996 · « **Reply #63 on:** February 18, 2015, 08:40:37 PM »

Wow a boni from the side that's a kewl catch could you post some pix of these chase spoons you talk of plz mate

BAUMANNATOR · « **Reply #64 on:** February 18, 2015, 08:58:40 PM »

Lovely man....well done.

Steenie · « **Reply #65 on:** February 18, 2015, 09:04:25 PM »

Quote from: smiley6996 on February 18, 2015, 08:40:37 PM

Wow a boni from the side that's a kewl catch could you post some pix of these chase spoons you talk of plz mate

Thank you. Will post some pics tomorrow.

Steenie · « **Reply #66 on:** February 18, 2015, 09:16:53 PM »

Quote from: smiley6996 on February 18, 2015, 08:40:37 PM

Wow a boni from the side that's a kewl catch could you post some pix of these chase spoons you talk of plz mate

Chase no 2 - glow in the dark side up (various colours available). Spoon weight is 45 g.

Steenie · « **Reply #67 on:** February 18, 2015, 09:24:03 PM »

White metal side. The no 5 is shorter and thicker spoon, otherwise very similar.

Steenie · « **Reply #68 on:** February 18, 2015, 09:28:29 PM »

Eish - dont know why white metal side looks bronze in the photo I took! Believe me its shiny white.

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #69 on:** February 18, 2015, 09:36:23 PM »

great catches Steenie, seems like you've hit the sweet spot with spinning , perfect tackle match up and right conditions at the right time , great thread to follow , keep the reports coming ...

smiley6996 · « **Reply #70 on:** February 19, 2015, 05:25:31 AM »

Quote from: Steenie on February 18, 2015, 09:28:29 PM

Eish - dont know why white metal side looks bronze in the photo I took! Believe me its shiny white.

Shot mate must see if I can find some here in the ec

Torpedo Jack · « **Reply #71 on:** February 19, 2015, 11:23:43 AM »

Lovely fish! Thanks for allowing us to learn along with you!

The laaitie and I are going down to the South Coast in March/April, and can't wait to try out our Sierras! They have yet to draw blood. Good to hear that they can take a beating - I was afraid they might be a bit fragile. I read somewhere that these ultra high modulus graphite rods don't like being "bent back on themselves" (they can shatter), a situation which often occurs when landing fish on the rocks alone.

Your thoughts, maybe?

Aqua_man · « **Reply #72 on:** February 19, 2015, 11:55:10 AM »

Great catch Steenie!

How far can you cast with that outfit ?

Steenie · « **Reply #73 on:** February 19, 2015, 12:09:34 PM »

Quote from: Aqua_man on February 19, 2015, 11:55:10 AM

Great catch Steenie!

How far can you cast with that outfit ?

Generally 100 - 140 m depending on atmospheric and wind direction with 1.5 oz spoons.

Torpedo Jack · « **Reply #74 on:** February 19, 2015, 12:31:30 PM »

Steenie!

Have you been around the Pumula/Sheppie area with your rod yet?

Mike

Steenie · « **Reply #75 on:** February 19, 2015, 12:36:00 PM »

Quote from: Torpedo Jack on February 19, 2015, 12:31:30 PM

Steenie!

Have you been around the Pumula/Sheppie area with your rod yet?

Mike

Yes indeed, did some spinning on Stiebel early morning on the 28th of Jan. Blanked spectacularly without a single bite.

Torpedo Jack · « **Reply #76 on:** February 19, 2015, 12:54:46 PM »

Ai,

That's bad news! Can we hook up at Stebel towards the end of March? It would be great to meet you, and throw a couple of lures at those fooshes!

Steenie · « **Reply #77 on:** February 19, 2015, 12:59:12 PM »

Quote from: Torpedo Jack on February 19, 2015, 12:54:46 PM

Ai,

That's bad news! Can we hook up at Stebel towards the end of March? It would be great to meet you, and throw a couple of lures at those fooshes!

Ok, I will have a better idea of my work schedule closer to the time. At the moment end of March is jampacked with work up north of Durban.

Torpedo Jack · « **Reply #78 on:** February 19, 2015, 01:02:33 PM »

Great! It would be lovely to have the company of a knowledgeable local down there. The laaitie and I, as well as a friend, will rock up with our Sierras! No fish will be able to resist 4 Sierras waving through the sky! I'll PM you my details, and we'll touch base nearer the time.

In the meantime, Stywe Lyne, Steenie!

Steenie · « **Reply #79 on:** February 19, 2015, 01:08:18 PM »

Quote from: Torpedo Jack on February 19, 2015, 01:02:33 PM

Great! It would be lovely to have the company of a knowledgeable local down there. The laaitie and I, as well as a friend, will rock up with our Sierras! No fish will be able to resist 4 Sierras waving through the sky! I'll PM you my details, and we'll touch base nearer the time.

In the meantim, Stywe Lyne, Steenie!