Author Topic: Uilenkraal/Franskraal - Advice needed (Read 11977 times)

Bloks · « **on:** January 15, 2018, 03:03:02 AM »

Good day all,

Your advice regarding the weather conditions - especially the barometric pressure would be appreciated. Please find attached predicted conditions for the weekend. I would like to target Cob and Steenbras if at all possible. Booking has been made and accommodation has been paid. I wouldn't mind catching elf if they are around. I have not caught an elf in the Overberg as yet. I will be staying in the Uilenkraals resort. I do not own a 4 X 4 but I am willing to take a up to 2hour walk on the plaat if I have to.
Your input would be appreciated. My original plan is to fish the plaat from 04:00 on Saturday morning. Baits would be chokka, sand prawn and hopefully some bloodworm. smaller sharks ie: Smoothies and spotted gullies would be fun as well.

Thanking you

Bloks · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2018, 10:12:52 PM »

I Guess nobody on Ultimate angling knows the area............. Well, I will see what I can get and might give you guys a report on Monday.

Will be fishing light and extra light tackle.

REEFMAN · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2018, 08:42:58 AM »

Bloks. Hope you come right!

2bar.boost · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2018, 12:36:03 PM »

Quote from: Bloks on January 16, 2018, 10:12:52 PM

I Guess nobody on Ultimate angling knows the area............. Well, I will see what I can get and might give you guys a report on Monday.

Will be fishing light and extra light tackle.

Hi Blok I will also be trying my luck at Uilenkraal next month. I don't know uilenkraal but I do know Die Gruis produces leka. I fished there before.
Since you do not have a 4x4 it's a 3.5km walk along the beach towards pearly as you know...basically after Plaat. You there when you hit the pebble beach.
Pushing tide. Early morning and sunset. Steenbrass, Kob and BIG elf. Dont be shy to use a whole headless sard for those elf.

2bar.boost · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2018, 12:56:11 PM »

Bloks · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2018, 11:37:00 PM »

Thanx 2bar,

my plan was to take the long walk to Die Gruis very early morning(04:30) towards the gruis. Easterly wind is going to pump though. at least I got the wind behind my back when I take a trap back. I will definitely put a rod out for those bus shad thanx. Your input is truly appreciated.

Regards

2bar.boost · « **Reply #6 on:** January 17, 2018, 11:55:11 PM »

Seems the larger elf prefer larger baits...they will ignore strip/skinny baits

Bloks · « **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2018, 11:56:40 PM »

Thanx 2bar. I will report back on Sunday night or Monday.

regards

2bar.boost · « **Reply #8 on:** January 18, 2018, 12:00:40 AM »

Ya please bru lol#update. I booked a chalet at the Uilenskraalmond resort for the week of the 19th Feb

Bloks · « **Reply #9 on:** January 18, 2018, 12:49:32 AM »

Will do, I am in a Chalet as well. Two nights only though. Laatie must go back to school. I will most probably stay there for a week during the July school holidays. Target Galjoen and Steenbras then.

Lofty · « **Reply #10 on:** January 26, 2018, 09:45:13 AM »

Just curious what was caught on your recent trip..?

Bloks · « **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2018, 05:43:17 PM »

Yes Lofty,

Unfortuanately their was a serious lack of communication at Uilenkraalsmond where I would've stayed. ended up not going. Paid for the accommodation already. we postponed till mid Feb. I will fish Pearly beach on Tuesday though.

How is the fishing in Mosselbay lately?
Send Heinrich (Matthee) my regards

Lofty · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2018, 02:01:14 PM »

Hi,I'm not the Lofty that you're thinking of..I lived in Mosselbay too,but back in C.T. now..ok,hope you catch something

OUDSTE · « **Reply #13 on:** February 05, 2018, 07:57:31 PM »

Hi, I will be in Gansbaai 16/17/18 Feb. New experience for me as well. Heard that the harbour wall is the place to be.
What kind of bait do i take with me?

Bloks · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2018, 10:35:33 PM »

sardine and freshly pumped prawn works very well in the area.

2bar.boost · « **Reply #15 on:** February 12, 2018, 06:39:58 PM »

Quote from: OUDSTE on February 05, 2018, 07:57:31 PM

Hi, I will be in Gansbaai 16/17/18 Feb. New experience for me as well. Heard that the harbour wall is the place to be.
What kind of bait do i take with me?

Hi Oudste

Please let us know how it goes. I will be on "Honeymoon" there from the 19th to 23rd

Lenny · « **Reply #16 on:** February 24, 2018, 07:21:16 PM »

I missed this thread .

There are some , or have been lots of kob at die gruis the past two weeks .

Some guys did well , tjokka and sardine .
The best sardine or pilchards you buy from , from the place next to the abelone shop in gansbaai harbour .

Lofty · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2018, 07:25:24 PM »

I'm a little curious about what was caught...?

2bar.boost · « **Reply #18 on:** March 02, 2018, 06:48:47 AM »

No luck my side. I only fished a few hours one day, didnt catch anything.

Bloks · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2018, 05:13:27 AM »

just undersized steenbras and sandies for me