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Offline Arben

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Fishing Transkei
« on: January 29, 2023, 12:59:01 AM »
Hi,
I have just joined your forum….thanks
I will be visiting SA from Australia in July and will be staying on the Transkei coast, chasing cob etc
A few questions….
 As I won’t be bringing gear with me I have heard of a rod supplier/builder near Durban who I understand makes quality gear…….can anyone help with a possible name?
Also what recommendations for targeting cob , lure wise……over here we spin off the piers for good fish…..go to lure usually is a red and white Laser pro
Thanks in anticipation.

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Re: Fishing Transkei
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2023, 09:34:00 AM »
Welcome to UA  :welc:


I only fish in Transkei every second year, so do not have much experience. I think the go to lures are plastic paddle tails and S bend spoons over here.
Kent has a whole thread on the use of spoons here http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=20582.0 - which is a great read.
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Re: Fishing Transkei
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2023, 10:45:25 AM »
Welcome.
Transkei is a big place and areas vary. Some are excellent foir Kob, others, not so much.
July is usually good time for Kob though.
If the place has big river mouths, then Old style rapalas  work well on the pushing tide. However, the dropshot with soft plastics have taken over. Far cheaper than rapalas, more versatile as they can be used in rivers, beaches and off rocks as dont snag as much.
Garrick (leerie) also come on around that time, so some surface plugs, (chisel and pencil) also a good plan, as will shad (tailor), and for these, sardine and spoons.
scratching for bream etc also good in the winter months.
 

 

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