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WK Wants A Dam!
« on: March 13, 2012, 12:42:42 PM »
So guys after a long time fishing venues close to where I stay and getting annoyed, I have been thinking this for a while now...

At the moment I am in a monetary crisis, but would like to start planning it anyway and any input from you guys or suggestions will be much appreciated!

I might (MIGHT) have a piece of land where I can build... So that is a start, otherwise I will have to look around...

I am thinking of making the dam between a quarter and a square kilomtetre, stocking it with bass, carp, barbel and tilapia to begin with...

I can get fish, material, landscaping etc.

So that is also sorted...

Will keep you guys in the know of what happens, in the mean time as I said any comments, suggestions, ideas will be appreciated, whether negative or positive  :-)
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2012, 12:44:52 PM »
the most important thing that you need for a dam, is ???
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2012, 12:46:21 PM »
WK dam building is serious business and you do need approval from Gov. I had to break down a little wall I put up in the stream that pass my house and nearly walked away with a big fine. But if you come right that will be great your own private fishing spot  (clap) 
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2012, 12:46:41 PM »
Something that has done well on the coast is Tuckers Dam. Has a 4x4 track and camping facilities and a pub with a deck and an awsome braai area. Would be great to have something just dedicated for fishing but honestly the more activites that you can do well the better in the long run
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2012, 12:47:52 PM »
Great idea mate wish you well on the venture.

I propose free membership to UAers!!  :win: :hehe:
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2012, 12:48:36 PM »
Yeah I can build it quite easily if I say it is for private use, I have an aquaculture qualification as well so I can  always use that to get the go ahead  :-)

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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2012, 12:48:55 PM »
Quote from: Prego on March 13, 2012, 12:47:52 PM
Great idea mate wish you well on the venture.

I propose free membership to UAers!!  :win: :hehe:
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2012, 12:49:43 PM »
Quote from: Homie on March 13, 2012, 12:44:52 PM
the most important thing that you need for a dam, is ???
Fish  w;k

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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2012, 12:51:36 PM »
Great stuff are we allowed to know where this dam will be. Need to plan my tree position and braai  :hnthnt:
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2012, 12:52:00 PM »
Quote from: WalkersKiller on March 13, 2012, 12:49:43 PM
Quote from: Homie on March 13, 2012, 12:44:52 PM
the most important thing that you need for a dam, is ???
Fish  w;k
Big Fish :sreel:
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2012, 12:52:46 PM »
 :hehe: :hehe: of course!
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2012, 12:53:31 PM »
Quote from: WalkersKiller on March 13, 2012, 12:49:43 PM
Quote from: Homie on March 13, 2012, 12:44:52 PM
the most important thing that you need for a dam, is ???
Fish  w;k


WATER!! :crzy :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2012, 12:53:43 PM »
Quote from: Homie on March 13, 2012, 12:44:52 PM
the most important thing that you need for a dam, is ???

A cooler box  :dunno:

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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2012, 12:53:53 PM »
Quote from: WalkersKiller on March 13, 2012, 12:49:43 PM
Quote from: Homie on March 13, 2012, 12:44:52 PM
the most important thing that you need for a dam, is ???
Fish  w;k

Nope...

WATER !

whats the water situation like ?
is the stream/river capable of sustaining a dam of that size, while still being able to flow downstream  ?
is the stream sustaining life lower down ?
How will this affect that ?

Hows the lay of the land ? if the dam wall breaks, what damage can be caused ?
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2012, 12:55:00 PM »
 :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:  die manne is skerp vandag.
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #15 on: March 13, 2012, 12:59:18 PM »
 :hehe: Homie you are going to be a terrible father! Homie's kid "daddy I wanna be a fireman when Im big"
Homie "well have you considered the financial implications of such a career choice? Have you considered the dismal pension fund, the health and safety risks not to mention the terrible working hours!"
Homie's kid "but daddy I get to save people"
Homie "Saving people never put food on the table <: <: <:
 
 :hehe: Homes you crack me up bud :rotfl
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #16 on: March 13, 2012, 01:03:42 PM »
Quote from: Half-Pint on March 13, 2012, 12:59:18 PM
:hehe: Homie you are going to be a terrible father! Homie's kid "daddy I wanna be a fireman when Im big"
Homie "well have you considered the financial implications of such a career choice? Have you considered the dismal pension fund, the health and safety risks not to mention the terrible working hours!"
Homie's kid "but daddy I get to save people"
Homie "Saving people never put food on the table <: <: <:
 
 :hehe: Homes you crack me up bud :rotfl

Fireman... :shk
He'll get a vat klap he tells me he wants to be a fireman...

He'll probably already look a bit well done...
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #17 on: March 13, 2012, 01:06:36 PM »
Homie is correct that is what I got clapped on. But just imagine if it was possible a dam with 2 sections freshwater and saltwater. The one side you catch trout the other raggie's.
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #18 on: March 13, 2012, 01:07:25 PM »
Quote from: Homie on March 13, 2012, 12:44:52 PM
the most important thing that you need for a dam, is ???
Beeg bucks! Ground moving equipment does not come cheap.
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Re: WK Wants A Dam!
« Reply #19 on: March 13, 2012, 01:08:06 PM »
Fireman... :shk
He'll get a vat klap he tells me he wants to be a fireman...

He'll probably already look a bit well done... :hehe:
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 :hyst: :rotfl :hyst: Nee man Homie, my staff are looking at me funny now and I cannot explain it to them without a few raised 'brows.
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