Author Topic: Flashers (Read 7149 times)

jaenswart · « **on:** February 21, 2011, 05:05:36 PM »

Here is my first try at my own DIY flashers.

Let me know what you think.

Ziggy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2011, 05:25:38 PM »

Hmm? Will the fish like the music though?

Toppie · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2011, 05:37:57 PM »

Jaen, as dit nie werk nie sal niks anders werk nie.

No names no pack drills, maar bewus van ouens wat sulke hele stellasies bestaande uit skadu net en flashers tussen in met floats and all, naby Durban van die kus af anker en laat dryf 'n meter of twee onder die oppervlakte. Sodoende lok dit vis en vernaam die Dories trek vinnig in en skop nes onder hierdie "floating habitats".

Hulle is elke naweek verseker van hulle kwotas Dories.

SAfish · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2011, 05:38:51 PM »

Now that is a lot of bling!

jaenswart · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2011, 05:58:30 PM »

Quote from: Toppie on February 21, 2011, 05:37:57 PM

Jaen, as dit nie werk nie sal niks anders werk nie.

No names no pack drills, maar bewus van ouens wat sulke hele stellasies bestaande uit skadu net en flashers tussen in met floats and all, naby Durban van die kus af anker en laat dryf 'n meter of twee onder die oppervlakte. Sodoende lok dit vis en vernaam die Dories trek vinnig in en skop nes onder hierdie "floating habitats".

Hulle is elke naweek verseker van hulle kwotas Dories.

True Toppie, but you know what really pisses me off, when guys go to these FADS and pull these 1kg -3kg dorries by the boat load. I know of a very established charter (L....)that does exactly that. Recently during the Durban Marlin comp he was seen doing it again. I have zero respect for guys like that.

FADS is a discussion all on its own..but glad you like the flashers

nico · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2011, 09:32:07 PM »

You going spearfishing in Vidal? Or is the plan to drift with them?

jaenswart · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2011, 09:35:41 PM »

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Quote from: nico on February 21, 2011, 09:32:07 PM

You going spearfishing in Vidal? Or is the plan to drift with them?

I've never used flasher..planning to drift with them. Any ideas?

jaenswart · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2011, 09:36:46 PM »

Quote from: nico on February 21, 2011, 09:32:07 PM

You going spearfishing in Vidal?

I've been fishing long enough to see what swims out there. I would never get into that water, not even witha speargun

nico · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2011, 09:40:20 PM »

Quote from: jaenswart on February 21, 2011, 09:35:41 PM

II've never used flasher..planning to drift with them. Any ideas?

Shees, I don't know buddy, I've only used them when diving, but they certainly do bring in the fish - veral daai spoedvraat, wahoo. Would be very interested to hear how it goes, but I guess things like this need a lot of fishing with and without to see if it works.

The best spearing ones are long flat metal plates with a spiral twist in them as you have a constant running flash. a bunch of these in a line and you have a school of fish feeding on the surface.

Your homemade jobbies certainly look the business!

jaenswart · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2011, 09:45:10 PM »

Quote from: nico on February 21, 2011, 09:40:20 PM

Shees, I don't know buddy, I've only used them when diving, but they certainly do bring in the fish - veral daai spoedvraat, wahoo. Would be very interested to hear how it goes, but I guess things like this need a lot of fishing with and without to see if it works.

The best spearing ones are long flat metal plates with a spiral twist in them as you have a constant running flash. a bunch of these in a line and you have a school of fish feeding on the surface.

Your homemade jobbies certainly look the business!

thanks, didn't have time to get proper ss ones made.

biggest issue I see is deploying them and getting them out of the water when a fish is on. Might be troublesome.
Will also first check the legality at Vidal. These days you never know

Capt. Hook · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2011, 09:55:50 PM »

If they are not Jack Parrow CD's then I am afraid that they simply will not work, also do not forget to get that loooooooooooong cap as you pass Boksburg on your way to the coast.

I have tried similar in the past, and it just becomes a nuicence causing hassles and does not help.

jaenswart · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2011, 09:58:12 PM »

Quote from: Fishing Adventures on February 21, 2011, 09:55:50 PM

If they are not Jack Parrow CD's then I am afraid that they simply will not work, also do not forget to get that loooooooooooong cap as you pass Boksburg on your way to the coast.

I have tried similar in the past, and it just becomes a nuicence causing hassles and does not help.

Those flashers are going on the dash all the way down to the coast

Capt. Hook · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2011, 10:03:46 PM »

Quote from: jaenswart on February 21, 2011, 05:58:30 PM

True Toppie, but you know what really pisses me off, when guys go to these FADS and pull these 1kg -3kg dorries by the boat load. I know of a very established charter (L....)that does exactly that. Recently during the Durban Marlin comp he was seen doing it again. I have zero respect for guys like that.

FADS is a discussion all on its own..but glad you like the flashers

Jean, thats not the only one, there are many that take the tiny dollies by the boat load, and there are many that murder the little shad in winter. So sad, and I see it all the time, I know who it is but nothing can be done about it. Whats worse is the amount of Marlin & Sails
For my operation - I am legit, dont't take baby dollies, undersize fish etc and there are many species that are 100% C&R and is a condition of my charter, not the clients choice, all Bills, Kings, Ambers, very large bottoms.
Basically we keep, Dorado, YFT, Couta, Snoek, Hoo, Geelbek, Daga and Med. Bottoms.
I will lead by example.

Capt. Hook · « **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2011, 10:04:18 PM »

Quote from: jaenswart on February 21, 2011, 09:58:12 PM

Those flashers are going on the dash all the way down to the coast

jaenswart · « **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2011, 10:07:24 PM »

Quote from: Fishing Adventures on February 21, 2011, 10:03:46 PM

Jean, thats not the only one, there are many that take the tiny dollies by the boat load, and there are many that murder the little shad in winter. So sad, and I see it all the time, I know who it is but nothing can be done about it. Whats worse is the amount of Marlin & Sails
For my operation - I am legit, dont't take baby dollies, undersize fish etc and there are many species that are 100% C&R and is a condition of my charter, not the clients choice, all Bills, Kings, Ambers, very large bottoms.
Basically we keep, Dorado, YFT, Couta, Snoek, Hoo, Geelbek, Daga and Med. Bottoms.
I will lead by example.

..and you will reap the benefit Mike. Unfortunately capt Ali had to be witness to this senseless killing of dorado and almost got into a tangle about it. People should know who and what they are chartering.

Toppie · « **Reply #15 on:** February 21, 2011, 10:11:24 PM »

Quote from: Fishing Adventures on February 21, 2011, 10:03:46 PM

I will lead by example.

Credit for that FA!

Capt. Hook · « **Reply #16 on:** February 21, 2011, 10:14:26 PM »

Quote from: jaenswart on February 21, 2011, 10:07:24 PM

..and you will reap the benefit Mike. Unfortunately capt Ali had to be witness to this senseless killing of dorado and almost got into a tangle about it. People should know who and what they are chartering.

I hope I will live to see the benefits, but yes what Capt. Ali saw happens a lot more than you want to think, and by the way many of those dollies are only about 500gr.

Big Van · « **Reply #17 on:** February 22, 2011, 07:40:09 AM »

Hi Jean It will be interesting to see how they work, let us know when you are back.
FA- I take my hat of to you for your catch and release policy. I feel the same as you do. You will only catch more because of this. Live and let live.
Cheers mates

jaenswart · « **Reply #18 on:** February 22, 2011, 08:09:03 AM »

Quote from: Big Van on February 22, 2011, 07:40:09 AM

Hi Jean It will be interesting to see how they work, let us know when you are back.
FA- I take my hat of to you for your catch and release policy. I feel the same as you do. You will only catch more because of this. Live and let live.
Cheers mates

Thanks and I will let you know. So is everything organised with Handro for the weekend? I'm really jealous

Big Van · « **Reply #19 on:** February 22, 2011, 09:28:22 AM »

Hi Jean
Everything is organised with Handro will also just confirm with him on Friday evening. Plan to launch at Meerensee at 06h00 Saturday morning. You are welcome to jump on for the day as we will only be four on the boat include Handro.
Tight lines