Author Topic: A learning experience (Read 252592 times)

Steenie · « **Reply #660 on:** December 05, 2017, 02:55:06 PM »

The CID Sprat spoon (pink-flash) in action.

FishStyx · « **Reply #661 on:** December 05, 2017, 03:50:52 PM »

Excellent Queen there mate...

I had no idea Rock Point had inlines... Oh well... best go get me some

emjay · « **Reply #662 on:** December 16, 2017, 08:09:20 PM »

Awesome thread this! Really learnt a lot reading through it. Thanks for the time and effort of posting

I'm off to St Lucia this Christmas. Will make a plan to trek to first rocks and see what's what. Looking forward to it

You mention those sharks at Maphelane. In February, I saw a massive zambo cruising in the bay within spitting distance of the beach! Crazy how close they come

bowsalekta · « **Reply #663 on:** January 13, 2018, 10:36:32 AM »

I managed to pick up this Queenfish this week at St Lucia. In front of the estuary mouth. My first one and first real fish caught on a lure besides Shad on spoon and wave garrick on drop shot and fly. Was on an exceler plus 3000 and 8ft diawa exceler rod.

Steenie · « **Reply #664 on:** January 13, 2018, 11:21:32 AM »

Quote from: bowsalekta on January 13, 2018, 10:36:32 AM

I managed to pick up this Queenfish this week at St Lucia. In front of the estuary mouth. My first one and first real fish caught on a lure besides Shad on spoon and wave garrick on drop shot and fly. Was on an exceler plus 3000 and 8ft diawa exceler rod.

Well done man! Those queenfish are such lovely fish to catch. I am really keen to catch a big specimen, hopefully soon!

bowsalekta · « **Reply #665 on:** January 13, 2018, 11:42:26 AM »

Quote from: Steenie on January 13, 2018, 11:21:32 AM

Quote from: bowsalekta on January 13, 2018, 10:36:32 AM
I managed to pick up this Queenfish this week at St Lucia. In front of the estuary mouth. My first one and first real fish caught on a lure besides Shad on spoon and wave garrick on drop shot and fly. Was on an exceler plus 3000 and 8ft diawa exceler rod.

Well done man! Those queenfish are such lovely fish to catch. I am really keen to catch a big specimen, hopefully soon!

Thank you. Was a great fish to catch. Nice explosion on the take and a big jump when hooked. They fight hard. I'm sure a big specimen will give a great account for itself. It took it on a quick jerk retrieve. I haven't had much luck on any of the Iron candy type lures but this did the trick.

colin · « **Reply #666 on:** January 13, 2018, 01:04:22 PM »

Steenie · « **Reply #667 on:** January 13, 2018, 01:22:54 PM »

Quote from: bowsalekta on January 13, 2018, 11:42:26 AM

Quote from: Steenie on January 13, 2018, 11:21:32 AM
Quote from: bowsalekta on January 13, 2018, 10:36:32 AM
I managed to pick up this Queenfish this week at St Lucia. In front of the estuary mouth. My first one and first real fish caught on a lure besides Shad on spoon and wave garrick on drop shot and fly. Was on an exceler plus 3000 and 8ft diawa exceler rod.

Well done man! Those queenfish are such lovely fish to catch. I am really keen to catch a big specimen, hopefully soon!

Thank you. Was a great fish to catch. Nice explosion on the take and a big jump when hooked. They fight hard. I'm sure a big specimen will give a great account for itself. It took it on a quick jerk retrieve. I haven't had much luck on any of the Iron candy type lures but this did the trick.

Was that on the clear CID sprat spoon?

Steenie · « **Reply #668 on:** January 13, 2018, 01:29:11 PM »

Some success the last few weeks on soft plastics. Really starting to enjoy this style of spinning.

bowsalekta · « **Reply #669 on:** January 13, 2018, 01:30:30 PM »

Hi Steenie. I believe it is an Onda by Maria?? if I can remember. I stand to to be corrected but I haven't bought the CiD version yet. Correction it's The Onda by the kingfisher

Steenie · « **Reply #670 on:** January 13, 2018, 01:33:37 PM »

Another kingie on soft plastics

Steenie · « **Reply #671 on:** January 13, 2018, 01:34:28 PM »

Quote from: bowsalekta on January 13, 2018, 01:30:30 PM

Hi Steenie. I believe it is an Onda by Maria?? if I can remember. I stand to to be corrected but I haven't bought the CiD version yet. Correction it's The Onda by the kingfisher

Ok thanks!

bowsalekta · « **Reply #672 on:** January 13, 2018, 01:36:02 PM »

Great catches! I need to learn how to find all these fish!

Steenie · « **Reply #673 on:** January 21, 2018, 11:03:11 AM »

This fish on soft plastics revved me properly in the turbulent white water. As always, tagged and released.

Steenie · « **Reply #674 on:** January 21, 2018, 11:04:59 AM »

Another one from this week.

colin · « **Reply #675 on:** January 21, 2018, 11:34:06 AM »

as always

Steenie · « **Reply #676 on:** February 01, 2018, 06:02:33 AM »

The brut intensity of the attack by this very feisty 56 cm fork length greenspot (brassy) kingfish on my artificial offering, worked slow-pitch style, was truly spectacular. I gave it an ORI tag and released it back where it belongs.

huntley · « **Reply #677 on:** February 01, 2018, 07:41:48 AM »

Congratulations Riekert. Another good fish. You make me very envious

Lofty · « **Reply #678 on:** February 01, 2018, 09:35:37 AM »

Wow,nice catch..wish I could fish as often as you do..

FishStyx · « **Reply #679 on:** February 01, 2018, 10:42:02 AM »

Beautiful fish