Sterkfontein dam

[August]

I am heading of to sterkfontein dam in 5 days time and was wondering if anybody can give me any tips for the bass there?
I know there is and have heard a couple of guys have caught. Any help :blue-question:

[drew]

I'm still at Sterkies. Will b here 4 a few days. Junior flukes, watermelon seed & Mardigras with tail tips dipped in spike-it. Light split shot & 8lb flouro. They seem 2 b patrolling the shallow side of tree lines, but with the water clarity it isnt difficult finding them. At sunset I have got them on Zara.

[Bassboy]

Drewarama we got fried down here today, you must be cooking up there boet.... holy smoke! :blue-shock: :blue-shock:

[August]

Thanx drew.
What size fish are you getting?

[drew]

it is a bit warm here. Have raised a 3,1 and a 2,6. The larger on zara. Bring a 5 weight fly rod and a few dry flies. The largemouth yellows r going mad at sunset in the shallows & they box properly!!! I have no fly rod so have got them on small cranks & tiny Cultiva jerkbaits trolled slowly about 40 or 50m behind the boat.

[August]

Man I cant wait!!!!!!!!!!
I am actually going flyfishing for yellows.Well set up in the flyfishing division. But dam 3.1 and 2.6 is making my decision on fishing for what a bit more complicated.
Thanx for the Info man.You getting me all ciked up :blue-rolleyes: :blue-lol: :blue-biggrin:

[August]

Where do you stay and when do you leave. I am staying at Qwantani and will be there on friday.

[crankystanley]

when we came off the water yesterday the guy rolf who is visiting from the UK said of all the different types of fishing he has done... he would rate fly fishing for yellows at sterkfontein the second most exciting he has ever done.

[robfisher]

What was first?

[August]

Sterkfontein's yellow are not just locally renowned,they are world renowned. Its on most serious fly fishermans must do list. Cant wait!!

[crankystanley]

fly fishing for red breast tilapia with a light weight fly rod...he is originally from SA but is currently based in the UK...i tried out one of his stella spinning reel yesterday...i can see why they cost five and a half grand...he said he has recently invested in a steez 6.8 rod and reel and gave the thumbs ups...he was saying gloomis will need to improve their game otherwise the steez rods are gona overtake them :blue-biggrin: yeah right he is talking to a rat that doesnt plan on jumping ship toooo soon :blue-biggrin:

[robfisher]

Funny you should say that… we were just chatting about how Shimano need to up their game if they want to stay the most popular reel manufacturer… The only Shimano reel that comes close to the Steez is the Calais and its WAY TOO heavy!

I’m really looking forward to getting my hands on the Zillion rods and I have high hopes for them because I think they will have to replace my Shimano Cumara’s which I absolutely love! I have to say I have never been happier with rods like I have with been the Cumara… I just wish I could get my hands on a longer Steez because the 6’7” is a little short for me. From a hand comfort point of view nothing beats the Steez.

[drew]

August, I'm at Qwantani. U can fish 4 a week on 25l of fuel. For bass, u leave the harbour and head straight across the dam. There is a bay on the lhs with lots of reeds in the back. Right of that, about 200m there is a channel that goes way back... Stuff it, will get gps 4 it 2day. Will peg a good yellowfish area 4 u as well. Interesting 2 note, u will see bass in the harbour in flat out spawn. Very interesting 2 watch. U learn stacks by just observing fish in this clean water. I have a mask & snorkel here & suggest u do the same. Will post co-ords later.

[August]

Thanks a lot for the co rodinates. I dont find it funny that they are spawning now. I dont know what the water temp is now,but a friend of mine was there in the sept holidays(when they are supposed to spawn) and the water temp was still 10 degrees C. Very very cold.