River Carping – three pieces to the puzzle
The rivers of South Africa are bursting with opportunity, but are often overlooked by carp anglers. In the Western Cape there is the Breede River which is 337km in length…
Dare to be different
With the carp spawning in many of our waters, it is surely safe to assume spring is here to stay. Looking back at my fishing this past winter, I can confidently say it has been my best season ever. Living in the Free State we often have to move around to many different waters to catch a carp of substance. This past winter I decided to focus my attention on only two waters; one very close to home, and the other the Vaal River, which is...
Free-lining tactics
With the famous Cape Doctor (south-easterly wind) blowing from September to March each year, fishing conditions can become fairly tough down here in the Mother City.
Tyrin vs. Tzaneen – Part 2
After my practise session at Tzaneen Dam, I realised that the SA Trophy Carp Angling Finals was going to be one to remember. I prepared for the competition soon after and stocked up on hooklinks, hooks, leadcore and most importantly bait. To make sure I had enough feed to last me over the five days of the competition, I bought 20kgs of tigers, maize and hemp seed each.
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