Author Topic: Knysna Estuary - information, news, events and reports (Read 215835 times)

SAfish · « **Reply #200 on:** October 01, 2014, 02:16:47 PM »

I agree, there is definitely a rise in conservation consciousness among people these days. However small, it is a start.

SAfish · « **Reply #201 on:** October 04, 2014, 09:11:39 PM »

I can't wait for tomorrow morning. I am meeting up with RobinF and Master Connor for a day of fishing on the lagoon. The weather looks great and we should see some action. Grunters and Leeries, here we come!

Charles · « **Reply #202 on:** October 05, 2014, 10:25:30 AM »

Have fun guys!

Looking forward to a lekker report.

Mal Hannes · « **Reply #203 on:** October 06, 2014, 04:09:40 PM »

Why are we waiting for this report.

Come come. You have a duty towards us gautengers!

Lofty · « **Reply #204 on:** October 06, 2014, 04:26:33 PM »

perhaps they blanked...

water was very cold this side too...lots of blue bottles washed out...

SAfish · « **Reply #205 on:** October 07, 2014, 07:28:10 AM »

It was a lovely day out on the water but the fish were not playing along. We saw one guy with a decent Steenbras and Connor outshined the adults again as he got the only fish for the day. I had a great time with RobinF and his family. They went out of their way to make it a great day. They are still on holiday and have caught fish yesterday but I will leave it to him to post the report.

Mal Hannes · « **Reply #206 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:38:13 AM »

Thanks Herman

What did Connor catch?

I am at Point Lodge ion December for 3 days is there any fishing off the Jetty at the point.

Stywe Lynne!

SAfish · « **Reply #207 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:02:31 AM »

Hannes, he got a young Leerie on a Rapala. I used to fish a lot in front of the the point lodge but the main channel runs fairly close to the side and boats can be a problem. If you walk further to the South along the bank you will find quieter water and I have caught a lot of Leeries there. I got this 5.9kg one on a plug there a couple of years ago.

RobinF · « **Reply #208 on:** October 07, 2014, 01:55:24 PM »

Will post pics soon, yesterday Connor hooked two Garricks throwing a plug off the bow of the boat near Belvidere, they were both around 46-48cm. We moved off when the other boats were so impressed that they decided to park on top of us. Then they followed us to our next spot, so we went home. Later that evening Kim (my wife) caught a 3Kg Grunter near the train bridge off the mud flats. Epic fight, big fish. It was almost dark. We actually pulled up on the bank to release the fish well. It swam away so well that it almost ran me over! When we released it, it was dark. We are in PE today, but will be back out there tomorrow. The Garricks are getting bigger, I don't think Connor is done yet, so I am sure that we will have lots of pics to post soon. We are trying to get some consistency so that we can improve the hit rate. Water was 23 degrees last night (on the surface). Will post soon guys and pics to follow.

RobinF · « **Reply #209 on:** October 08, 2014, 09:55:56 AM »

Connor's Garricks

Released!

Action shots!

Take note of the boat in the background now heading in our direction after Connor landed this second Garrick in 20min.

RobinF · « **Reply #210 on:** October 08, 2014, 09:57:34 AM »

Kim's 3Kg Grunter (Mud prawn, 2-O circle hook) - RELEASED!

RobinF · « **Reply #211 on:** October 08, 2014, 10:00:26 AM »

This is why he catches so much, he is not afraid to ask me to drop him off and he will walk the entire bank with the fish as they move along.

RobinF · « **Reply #212 on:** October 08, 2014, 10:00:44 AM »

More to follow!

SAfish · « **Reply #213 on:** October 08, 2014, 10:14:28 AM »

Well done, Connor and Kim. That Grunter was fat! The weather does not look too great but I am sure it is not going to keep you guys off the water. I hope to see you on Friday and will let you know if I can make it.

RobinF · « **Reply #214 on:** October 08, 2014, 10:18:42 AM »

We are going out shortly, rain never stopped us before.

Hermann, if you do make it, only bring your rod for throwing plugs and lures. I have rigged a 2500 light rig for you for Grunter already that you should use. Must be super light if we are going to get you on them.

SAfish · « **Reply #215 on:** October 08, 2014, 10:37:51 AM »

Great thanks. Should I bring something heavier for the night fishing?

L Hooker · « **Reply #216 on:** October 08, 2014, 10:46:13 AM »

Well done

some great catches.. I am coming down to Knysna in December staying at Brenton on Lake its been 7yrs since I moved from the Garden Route so looking forward to it! Watching this thread with great interest, keep the pics coming

Charles · « **Reply #217 on:** October 08, 2014, 10:49:35 AM »

Some great photos and a lekker report. Congrats to Connor and Kim with the great catches. Well done.

SAfish · « **Reply #218 on:** October 08, 2014, 11:11:59 AM »

Quote from: L Hooker on October 08, 2014, 10:46:13 AM

Well done some great catches.. I am coming down to Knysna in December staying at Brenton on Lake its been 7yrs since I moved from the Garden Route so looking forward to it! Watching this thread with great interest, keep the pics coming

Let us know when you are here, maybe we can meet up for fishing session or a

RobinF · « **Reply #219 on:** October 09, 2014, 12:06:29 PM »

First time that I have had to pull anchor and chase a fish. On 2500 gear, it was stripping line like it was not even there. I pulled anchor, Connor drove and Kim reeled...a lot back in. The fish had the spring tide helping it along, once we got on top the fish, the fight became manageable. 68Cm White Steenbras. Mud prawn, 2-O circle hook. 10lb Braid. A very big thanks to Connor for demanding that we move from my spot to one he guaranteed would produce. Al I do is drive the boat...

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And yes...it was very well RELEASED!