Author Topic: Struisbaai updates and reports . (Read 389142 times)

Lenny · « **on:** September 26, 2013, 07:40:21 PM »

So here we go .
I will try to update this with current info regarding Species /weather ect .
For the guys that has my number and are planning a trip up here , give me a call, or a PM .
I am still trading , see the Forum Thread .

This is whats happening , Actually alot are happening , both from the Shore , and in the Deep , the First Yellowtail has showed up , not in very large numbers but current efforts will have to stand down until the weather improves .

From the shore there was a comp , with some good Steenbras [ winning fish 6 point od kgs ] Belman , Galjoen ,too . A very large Galjoen was caught before the comp by a Local guy , looks like a well over 3 kg fish I am guessing as I have no weight on the fish [ I t did make the local paper as did the Yellowtail reports]

From other reports , there has been plentyfull Size Galjoen in Brandfontein , and it seems like the fish are more abundant further down from Agulhus Suiderstrand areas , this I have heard form a few guys .

Wind has been hampering Kob fishing efforts , but theres light in the tunnel , windguru /windfinder show me that he wind swings around on Monday , seems like a favourable pattern for some action .

Word has been doing the round of very good Steenbras on die plaat , this I have heard anumber of times the past two weeks , September is a very good time to get those really big White Steenbras.

Bait wise , Worm , the large Galjoen mentioned , was caught on Worm .
A big Weather system are coming in , reckon the weekend wil be very poor condision , unless, your after a big Steenbrass hunt , eith die Plaat , or Brandfontein , somme that first bay , good place to get them .

Hopefully I will have a gap to make a gooi , and a couple of pics .

Lofty · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2013, 08:35:51 PM »

thanks for that report Lenny...sitting sick in bed and hoping to feel better by Monday...

gotta get to the ocean and wet a line...

any reports of kob on my side..?I haven't heard but will try find out soon...keen to go to Gouritz..maby the bad weather chases the fish into the river...

SAfish · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2013, 08:18:56 AM »

Thanks Lenny. Please keep the reports coming.

Lofty, I hope you get well soon. A friend of mine went for an all nighter on Wednesday night but only managed a couple of small sharks and one size Elf.

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2013, 08:21:45 AM »

Lekker stuff Lenny looking forward to reading more!

Lenny · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2013, 08:36:59 AM »

shame lofty , get well soon bud !

I have heard rumours of Kob , best bet woulld be to wait for a SE wind , and get some Livebaits .

Gale Westerly today agian , 30 to 40 knots .

Archer CT · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2013, 01:33:39 PM »

Cant wait for those summer midnight elf sessions on Struisbaai harbour wall!!!

SAfish · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2013, 01:47:28 PM »

Now you are talking!!

Archer CT · « **Reply #7 on:** September 27, 2013, 01:54:01 PM »

I have mostly fished the harbour wall as I have not learned the other spots and also cause I used to fish with my wife, so it was a safe option.

Its amazing the variey of fish one can pick up on either side of that wall.

Am sure Lenny gonna be showing me some new spots this season though!!

SAfish · « **Reply #8 on:** September 27, 2013, 03:07:08 PM »

Struisbaai must be one of the most versatile angling destinations in SA. It is one of the best areas for R&S fishing as well as boat fishing and launching from the harbour makes it easy to get out there. The sea can get rough and it is best to go out with someone that knows the area. Seventenths has got extensive knowledge of the area and I am sure he will be able to advise on any off shore related queries. What I like most about Struisbaai and surrounds is that you have access to good fishing spots without walking yourself into the Guinness book of Records!

Lenny · « **Reply #9 on:** September 27, 2013, 04:07:07 PM »

Theres a very specific reason , why areas like Infanta /De hoop / Arniston / Struis have such epic fishing , and theres similar areas in ZA , which proves it . All will still be revealed , when I have a bit more time on my hands .

And when I have recovered , the New Fireline I had to buy yesterday ...

SAfish · « **Reply #10 on:** September 27, 2013, 05:17:50 PM »

Quote from: Lenny on September 27, 2013, 04:07:07 PM

Theres a very specific reason , why areas like Infanta /De hoop / Arniston / Struis have such epic fishing , and theres similar areas in ZA , which proves it . All will still be revealed , when I have a bit more time on my hands .

And when I have recovered , the New Fireline I had to buy yesterday ...

Huh? what happened?

isivuba · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2013, 06:02:00 PM »

Awesome stuff Lenny

for the start of somthing that I'm sure will be a huge hit on

Only been to Struisbaai once and I will never ever forget that place.

whalerider · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2013, 06:43:31 PM »

Good thing you got going here Lenny

Most a winning specimens caught in the comp was at Soetwater, where u have to walk you in the Guiness Book of Records

just some advise is try to avoid brandfontein during and after a storm, as the swell is huge ,rather fish struis and agulhas in the bays thats sheltered from the big seas

Good spot infront at Brandfontein,but you have to work your way through all the young steenbras to get to the big boys !

Tight Lines

WR

turns123 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 27, 2013, 07:00:41 PM »

Struisbaai thread a great idea..especially coming into summer.

Little something to add..we got gallies last weekend on reefs around pietie se huis in suiderstrand...all on VROT rooiaas...had mussel, wonderworm, bloodworm. Not a touch on anything else. With conditions similar this weekend im sure there will be a few around.

Reefs to the left of skulpiesbaai also producing some small cracker and galjoen.

Cheers
Shaun

SAfish · « **Reply #14 on:** September 28, 2013, 08:06:54 AM »

Thanks for the updates, guys. You make me want to get into my chariot and go fish!

Lenny · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2013, 04:37:54 PM »

Couple of guys fishing , here and there, down to Agulus .

Redbait are very scarce , got some and planning on fishing , monday !

Oh , and some seriously fresh XL Tjokka also available , pricey but EXTREMLY fresh !

SAfish · « **Reply #16 on:** September 28, 2013, 07:44:48 PM »

Quote from: Lenny on September 28, 2013, 04:37:54 PM

Couple of guys fishing , here and there, down to Agulus .

Redbait are very scarce , got some and planning on fishing , monday !

Oh , and some seriously fresh XL Tjokka also available , pricey but EXTREMLY fresh !

Lenny, I know the feeling. Red bait is normally so abundant that when very little wash up it becomes like gold ..... Galjoen Gold!

At least you can have some lekker Chokka 'n Chips.

Yum!

Lenny · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2013, 08:32:40 PM »

Ja hermann . Ek wag dat jy my laat weet jy kom deur ! My anne cru , het nou jaar einde , ect /troues al daai twak .
Dalk nog n bietjie vroeg om de mond tehit . maar eks seker daar sal n bietjie lewe in die vlg 3 weke wees .

SAfish · « **Reply #18 on:** September 29, 2013, 08:27:12 AM »

Lenny, I planned to visit lest weekend but work got in the way. I will surely let you know when I am going to visit and De Mond used to be Grunter hunting grounds for years.

Lenny · « **Reply #19 on:** September 29, 2013, 03:09:57 PM »

ALL SYSTEMS GO !

Low at 6 / last couple of Grunter efforts under way !