HI Everyone.
For the last 6 months reading and understanding about spinning has been a massive learning curve. Nothing wrong with knowledge but putting it into practise is another story.
Well ill tell you my journey so far. I have been rock and surf fishing for a couple of years now in the Eastern Cape. Have not been very successful thus far. So I decide to change to spinning as it seems a lot more enjoyable. So I got myself a Shimano Twin Power 6000HG paired with a Penn Regiment 2, 10 foot rod. I put on some 30lb JDB braid on and now I am ready.
I went out in December and casted till my shoulders feel off. 3 to 4 hours everyday and with nothing to show. So I took a different approach in April. I only went out when the tides were good and the conditions were optimal. I put on my GT Ice Cream needle nose and started to get some interest. Then to my surprise I have a pull, at first I thought I was stuck in the rocks but then I realized that I was on. It was a small shad but I did not care as it was my first pull on my spinning gear. That's it I was hooked.
The very next morning I went out again and I put on my S-Spoon and 3 hours later after catching (and safely releasing) 25 shad I called it a day. I took 2 home for the pan. Then for the next few days this pattern repeated itself.
I met a local chap in Gonubie by the of Kent and he was keen to help me. I have learned more in the last few weeks fishing with Kent than I have in the last 6 months. I am now targeting Cob on lures only. I am sure I will learn a few valuable lessons in the months to come.
What you learn from the internet is brilliant, but having that knowledge and learning from a experienced fisherman in priceless. You need to put in the hours and learn to read the conditions.
[/size]Now its all about putting in the time and enjoying myself. I will keep you guys posted.[size=78%][/size]
