Struisbaai updates and reports .

[Lenny]

no fishing , nada niks .


poor weather and Gale Westeries has been hammering us . the ocean has not had proper Winter swell , and even red bait is no where to be found .
The swell has jacked up and the sea is biiiiig today , I assume some nice places will open uo again , and the Brasse fishing will then commence ....


Saw some local guys fishing at Hawston/ Hermanus plaat and they have a couple of very very big Steenbrasse most of which was over 10 kg . Gave me proper fever , but its the worm making....


I will wait out the storm and do a recce . try to get some Galjoen .

[Lenny]

Not much happening , Its so dam cold , I am just not keen on hitting a Session early morning . I am still bait less ext .


There WILL be Steenbrasse around and there will be GAljoen around . The cold has hit us hard , I left before sunrise this morning and it was Minus 4 at certain areas , but averaging just below Zero . until past 9 this morn . Ok Pieta , Its unusual for us here  LOL


Think after this cold we will have some time to fish . Still waiting for Betty01 and 'n anded paar manne' to pull up for a BIG STEENBRAS HUNT . not talking 6 /7 kg fish , Talking about Double digits ....#maakklada

[pieta]

Our normal winter has arived as well. -7 this morning. Taps frozen solid this morning. The steenis like the colder water and bigger swell. Hope you get a chance to get out there and post a pick or two.

[SAfish]

Think after this cold we will have some time to fish . Still waiting for Betty01 and 'n anded paar manne' to pull up for a BIG STEENBRAS HUNT . not talking 6 /7 kg fish , Talking about Double digits ....#maakklada

Lenny, when are you guys planning this? If I am around I would try and come through but I just heard yesterday that I have to go to the DRC again. 
The big steenies should be around and my fingers a itching to take them on.

[BETTYS]

Lenny hopefully it will be soon, as both my Namakwa land projects will come to an end real soon. Herman will let you know when we will do this. I will bring the OBS 

[Lenny]

Think after this cold we will have some time to fish . Still waiting for Betty01 and 'n anded paar manne' to pull up for a BIG STEENBRAS HUNT . not talking 6 /7 kg fish , Talking about Double digits ....#maakklada

Lenny, when are you guys planning this? If I am around I would try and come through but I just heard yesterday that I have to go to the DRC again. 
The big steenies should be around and my fingers a itching to take them on.

The logistics are a nightmare to co ordinate , but soon , Bait collection ect . maar ons most plan maak BINNEKORT .

[SAfish]

  Klink lekker. My Sister and family is coming down for the school holidays and we are arranging a family get together. I am going to try and make it if I'm in the country.

[SAfish]

I can even try to bring bloodworm from here. 

[Lofty]

I can even try to bring bloodworm from here. 

Wish I knew where to get bloodworm here in my area...

[pieta]

Lofty I think the closest bloodwoum for you is witsand. Get them on low tide on the bank on the opposite side from the hotel closer to the mouth.  Just speek to the guys working at the boat rental at the hotel.

[Charles]

Some bloodworm can also be found in Knysna.

[SAfish]

All the tidal rivers in the Southern Cape should have Bloodworm, you just need to know what to look for.

[Lenny]

We can get worm here , With the wire on a very low tide . or drive to Buffels jags , if we are a couple of guys , its worth it going to BJags .


Dad and Myself , had a nice short session yesterday , fish are super skelm .


It seemed like there was lots of life in the water , and we missed 4 fish . We got bites from the first cast . Its icey icey cold next to the water . '
My dad seems keen to hit that spot again couple of times . Me too .

[Lenny]

We went for a couple of short sessions , Friday , we got serious bites , but they could not commit .


Sunday , Kelped up .
Monday Morn , Kelped
Monday Arvie  , Ice , ice cold water , again got a few bites , sluggish thought.


I have some things to attend to the next few weeks , so will keep an ear on the ground .


couple of days ,the season is heading back into 'spring'  think sits the 21 st of June .

[Lofty]

Hey Lenny,maby you should've tried Saturday...check my thread... http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=17742.0 when did the bad weather hit you guys..?

[pieta]

Weather here in cape town is very cold. Not in the minuses but the wetter colld is not so nice on the aching bones. Hear there is another cold frunt coming thru.

[Lenny]

Weather here in cape town is very cold. Not in the minuses but the wetter colld is not so nice on the aching bones. Hear there is another cold frunt coming thru.

The front is coming  , later today .


The rain We can handle, its the cold .


Put in a session with my Dad Yesterday , got two baby Galjoen , Shame .


WE are putting in some tests with rigs /FC .


My dad fish the J hook , long trace , mono .


I fished a small float , short trace full FC and a Circle .


and after 3 sessions Circles are one ahead of the J hooks and mono no float .


Makes one think ...

[SAfish]

Interesting results, Lenny, please keep us updated. I saw on windguru that we are in for some gale force winds again tonight. Damn, there goes my gate gate. 

[Lenny]

STEEN STEEN STEEN .


please guys don't disrespect a fighter of note and refrain from Calling Steenbrass , Steenies .


good but HARD fishing , Steenbrasse / Galjoen all over .


we made a few sessions , Small float and FC and Circles  are still in the lead .

[SAfish]

  Well done, Lenny! I wish I could come over and battle those Stene.