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Daar is wel vis te vang in die winter… aie hengelaars verkies om nie in die winter te hengel nie, hetsy dit vir hulle te koud is om die waters te trotseer, óf dalk vat hulle net ‘n blaaskans, miskien is dit die idee daaraan dat hulle nie ‘n hele dag in die koue wil spandeer, om dalk nie eens een vissie te vang nie. Wat ookal die rede mag wees, daar is wel vis te vang in die winter, mits jy braaf genoeg is om te gaan probeer. Die kanse op ‘n groot sak vis is dalk skraal, maar met die regte benadering kan daar wel vis gevang word, en die resultate is soms groter as wat verwag word. Onthou, gedurende die koue winter maande neem die vis se metabolisme af weens hulle koudbloedig is, dit beteken dat die visse minder aktief is en dus ook minder vreet en minder energie verbrand. Gedurende hierdie tyd vreet die vis dalk minder, maar hulle moet tog nog vreet, en hulle eet dalk minder gereeld, maar groter porsies… en dit is gewoonlik hier waar die hengelaar die grotes op die hoek kan kry. Lees gerus al die hengelwenke in hierdie uitgawe geskryf deur bedrewe hengelaars. Ek hengel in die lente, somer, herfs of winter. In hierdie besige hedendaagse lewe vat ons spoed ons teen so ‘n vaart deur die lewe, dat ons nie altyd dit wat mooi is, rondom ons raaksien nie. Hoe minder tyd ons het, hoe voller maak ons dit en hoe gouer gaan dit verby. Daarom is tyd langs die hengelwaters vir my so belangrik – daar is dit vir my maklik om die lewe te geniet. Ek staan vroeg op en kom voor sonsopkoms by die water, en vir ‘n slag geniet ek die pragtige sonsopkoms… Ek sien hoe die son sy eerste goue strale oor die water gooi, as daar mis is, hoe dit stadig voor die warm strale van die son verdwyn. Soos die skoonheid van die natuur rondom my begin ontvou en die voëls en ander natuurlewe begin lewe kry vir die nuwe dag, vul my hart met warmte. Hoe maklik is dit nie hier in die natuur om die mooi van die lewe raak te sien nie? Dis goue ure, al vang ek niks! As jy nie altyd wanneer jy wil kan gaan hengel nie, is die lees van artikels darem ‘n goeie alternatief – so hou maar aan om VisKoors te lees. Ten minste hou dit die drome wakker en die nagmerries en negatiewe gedagtes weg! As ons jou enigsins kon help om daardie vissie te vang… of natuurlik daai VIS te kon vang, onthou om vir ons ‘n lekker spogfoto van jou vangs te stuur. As jy oorweeg wil word vir die omslag, moet dit ‘n portretfoto wees, en hou maar verkieslik die sonbrilletjies af en probeer dat jou hoed nie skadu oor jou JHVLJ JRRL QLH ± RP µQ ³ÀDVK´ WH JHEUXLN DO LV GLW GDJ KHOS gewoonlik hiervoor.

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“Floaters and sinkers” contd. on p20

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Bank Angling contd. from p18

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Paul Rawsthorne with a beautiful common carp caught on sinking red casters contd. on p22

BASSIN KIDS OUTREACH PROJECT A Division of SA BASS Magazine & South African Bass Angling Sport Society

20 March March 2016 10 July -- 26 16 July 2016 We at SA BASS are inviting all avid young anglers between the ages of 7-16 years to join us for loads of fun and adventure. Venue: Boskoors Farm, 30km North of Pretoria on the Moloto Road.

Bookings are essential! We have limited spots available as we like to keep the number of campers at a minimum, to ensure that every child gets the necessary individual attention and guidance. Please call Wilma on 087 808 5406 or 083 306 2718 to book your spot. For more information visit www.sabass.com or e-mail wilma@sabass.com

Bank Angling contd. from p20

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Oewerhengel

Grondvoer wat nie opgevreet word nie, begin na ‘n tyd gis en karp sal nie daaraan vreet nie."

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Grootkarphengel Deel 19: Grondvoer Verban >> Jolene van Greunen* y sekere damme waar hengelaars graag spesiehengel geniet word streng reëls rondom die veiligheid van karp toegepas. By van hierdie waters word die gebruik van grondvoer selfs verbied. Wat sal dan die rede wees om grondvoer te verbied? In die meeste gevalle gebruik hengelaars te veel grondvoer. ‘n Oormaat grondvoer in die water destabiliseer die habitat en voergewoontes van die vis. Die visse raak oorgewig en lui om vir hulself te sorg.

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By sommige hengelwaters met hoë hengeldruk dink die hengelaars hulle kan die groot vis na hulle area lok deur ‘n oormaat grondvoer te gebruik. Ook dink hulle, hulle sal die vis “bederf” en so die vis langer in hulle hengelarea hou. Ongelukkig het nie alle grondvoere dieselfde voedingswaarde nie en is dit al opgeteken dat van die groot vis selfs gewig verloor het, ten spyte van die oormaat kos. Met ‘n behoorlike bestuursprogram en die verbod op die gebruik van grondvoer, die volg van ‘n streng dieet, die gebruik

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van sekere vispille en boilies kan groot vis weer hulle gewig optel en gesonder lewe. ‘n Goeie gebalanseerde dieet, net soos by mense, sal die visse se kondisie verbeter en selfs hulle lewensverwagting verhoog. Ongelukkig verskil damme se habitatte en gevolglik is nie alle damme in dieselfde toestand nie. Boilies en vispille is vinniger oplosbaar as grondvoer en bied ook meer voedingswaarde aan karp. Met die regte dieet kan karp dus binne drie maande ‘n gesonde groei toon. Grondvoer wat nie opgevreet word nie, begin na ‘n tyd gis en karp sal nie daaraan vreet nie. Vir die wat wel desperaat genoeg is om daaraan te vreet, is dit nie gesond nie. Selfs die watergehalte word nadelig beïnvloed deur die voer wat gis. By meeste damme wat klein en afgeleë is, weg van menslike besoedeling, is die habitat gesond en is daar genoeg natuurlike voedsel. By ander damme is dit egter nie die geval nie en is daar nie genoegsame voedselbronne nie, en die karp sal ‘n tekort aan natuurlike vette en vitamienes toon wat dus die vis se lewensverwagting sal verkort. Grondvoer wat nie reg voorberei word nie is uiters nadelig vir karp. Dit veroorsaak dat te veel water in die vis se verteringstelsel opgeneem word wat maak dat die vis opblaas en sy dood kan veroorsaak. In die verband is deurgekookte grondvoere beter. Karpe kan maklik verslaaf raak aan grondboontjies en studies het bewys dat grondboontjies kanker in karp kan veroorsaak, veral met langdurige gebruik daarvan. Grondvoere soos mielies

Martin Louw met 'n groot spieëlkarp en tiger nuts het ‘n lae voedingswaarde vir karp en is dus nie aan te beveel nie. Daar is verskeie redes waarom grondvoere by sekere damme verbied word. Die belangrikste daarvan is om na die welstand van die groot visse en hul habitat om te sien. Maak dus seker voordat jy weer grondvoer uitsit of dit wel toelaatbaar is. *Jolene van Greunen is ‘n kranige jong hengelaar en gereelde bydraer wat graag haar kennis en passie met medehengelaars deel.

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Marius en sy vrou het by Roodeplaatdam gaan lyne natmaak. Elkeen het iets vir die dag gevang.

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Angling Inter national

KastKing Mako

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The KastKing Mako 3500 is among the latest reels to come off the production line of the New York-based Eposeidon brand. The eye-catching spinning reel offers a number of impressive features for such an affordable model. But it is the revolutionary motor brushes, that SUHYHQW ÂżVKLQJ OLQH IURP GURSSLQJ GRZQ on the spool skirt during retrieve, that will most impress consumers, say the makers. The brushes reduce loops and snarls, UHVXOWLQJ LQ PRUH SUREOHP IUHH ÂżVKLQJ The anti-fouling design is unique and not available from other brands, explains KastKing. The Mako is also equipped with a drag rated at 22lb/10kg, with over-sized drag washers and 8+1 shielded, stainless steel bearings that provide impressive smoothness. The retrieve rate of 36 inches per each turn of the handle is impressive. Both the beefy reel foot and the deep spool are made from aero-grade aluminium alloy, which gives the reel a rock-solid feel. 7KH 0DNR LV ÂżQLVKHG LQ EODFN and silver with a distinctive gold lip. The CNC machined aluminium handle has a Ă€DW QRQ VOLS SDGGOH NQRE 7RWDO ZHLJKW is 11.8oz/335g. “Inventive design features make the Mako 3500 really stand out,â€? said Eposeidon’s Marketing Director, Tom Gahan. “The rotor brushes keep any line that has spilled over from the spool up where it belongs and virtually eliminates line over-run and loop fouling. There’s nothing quite like it on the market.

Aquaz says that its new Bootfoot Wader has generated ‘excellent’ feedback from customers. The wader, which incorporates premium BOGS insulated boots, has also earned a product award from Fish Alaska magazine. This is a bootfoot version of the Korean-based company’s Dryzip chest wader and provides easy access via the 100% waterproof zipper. It is also more comfortable than earlier versions. Japanese breathable fabrics DUH XVHG LQ FRQVWUXFWLRQ ZLWK ÂżYH layer heavy-duty fabric on the legs and durable four-layer Aqualex on the upper body. There are two water-tight front chest SRFNHWV DQG WZR Ă€HHFH OLQHG KDQG warmer pockets protected by waterproof zippers. The stocking feet are 4mm highdensity neoprene. The BOGS rubber insulated boots are made from 2mm AirMesh and 5mm NeoTech rubber and are available in felt and rubber soles.

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*Anthony Hawkswell is the editor of Angling International since 2013.

to invest $15 million over the next two-and-a-half years to control – and possibly eradicate altogether – European carp from the country’s waterways. The funding will be used to develop a comprehensive plan aimed at controlling or killing entirely the species with the release of a carp control virus by the end of 2018. The Managing Director of the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF), Alan Hansard, who also holds the same post with the Australian Fishing Tackle Association (AFTA), said: “The Government’s announcement of the National Carp Plan LV DQ HVVHQWLDO ÂżUVW VWHS LQ DGGUHVVLQJ Australia’s worst established aquatic pest. European carp rival the crown RI WKRUQV VWDUÂżVK DV DQ HQYLURQPHQWDO threat and their ability to destroy our aquatic ecosystems. “They have invaded and dominated our inland river systems for over 30 years and each year their stronghold on our waterways is increasing to the GHWULPHQW RI RXU QDWLYH ÂżVK VSHFLHV DQG the health of our waterways. “The Government’s considered, calculated and carefully measured DSSURDFK WR WDFNOLQJ WKH SUREOHP UHĂ€HFWV its commitment to getting the process right and developing a sustainable, long term solution to the problem, an approach we fully support and one $XVWUDOLDÂśV ÂżVKHUV DUH ZLOOLQJ WR KHOS deliver. “We are pleased that the Government has listened to our calls to address this issue and have committed to FRPSUHKHQVLYHO\ ÂżJKWLQJ WKLV SHVW DQG win back our unique river systems for RXU QDWLYH ÂżVK RWKHU DTXDWLF VSHFLHV DQG for future generations of Australians. “We are also pleased that the Government realises that the national plan should not only address how to control and remove carp, but how to UHSODFH WKHP ZLWK RXU QDWLYH ÂżVK VSHFLHV and also restore the health of our aquatic ecosystems. We see this as essential to a long-term solution to the problems.â€? *Anthony Hawkswell is the editor of Angling International since 2013.

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Angling Inter national

Fishing Republic >> Anthony Hawkswell*

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>> Anthony Hawkswell*

*Anthony Hawkswell is the editor of Angling International since 2013.

Gill, the weatherproof clothing company best known in the sailing industry, tested the water in the bass market a few years ago. But now it has made a more serious pitch with its FG2 Tournament Series wear. To underline its intentions the US company signed top pro staff including Dean Rojas, Jason Christie, Russ Lane and Jared Lintner to advise on design and put the new products through their paces. The cornerstone of the range is the FG2 jacket, especially tailored for professional and avid tournament bass ÂżVKHUPHQ +HDGOLQLQJ WKH MDFNHWÂśV impressive list of foul-weather features is Gill’s VortexHood. Wind getting inside a hood, especially at high boat speeds, can be uncomfortable by putting pressure on the head and neck. But weatherproof ports inside the FG2’s hood eliminate this by channeling air through the hood and collar. Made from two-layer coated fabric, the FG2 jacket has a protective shell that is ‘incredible waterproof’, as well as windproof and breathable. All seams are taped and there are retractable outer cuffs with inner seals to keep out water. YKK zippers with GRXEOH VWRUP Ă€DSV GR WKH VDPH MRE Storage needs are well provided for by a series of deep cargo pockets, hand pockets and an inside security pocket. Waist adjustment is also provided, along with two D-ring attachment points. First introduced to the trade at last year’s ICAST, Gill has also provided matching bib pants for the jacket. These feature articulated joints for easy movement and are reinforced at the knees and rear where most wear tends to occur. Both the SRFNHWV DQG FROODU DUH Ă€HHFH OLQHG

Onyx Reels >> Anthony Hawkswell* Anyone familiar with the quality of E-S-P gear will be excited by its decision to enter the reels market. The big carp brand has made its debut in the category with the Onyx, a classic looking model in sleek, all-black livery complemented by a wooden handle and subtle red decals. But with names like Kevin Hewitt and Terry Hearn on the design team, the reel has more than good looks going for it. E-S-P set out to develop a durable big pit UHHO WKDW ÂżOOHG LQ WKH EODQNV OHIW E\ RWKHU reels on the market. ,W LV VD\V WKH PDQXIDFWXUHU WKH ÂżUVW UHHO with two drag adjusters, Fine Drag for micro adjustment and Rapid Lockdown to quickly adjust from free-running to locked-down mode. The reel also comes with two bespoke long-cast, tapered alloy spools (shallow and ultra-shallow) that do not need backing, eliminating bedding in to improve line lay and casting reach. Three UHHOV FDQ EH ÂżOOHG IURP RQH P EXON spool. The reel also features a quick-fold handle, stainless steel line clip, front drag grit guard and large anti-reverse lever. Technically, the Onyx certainly appears to tick all the boxes. Machined long-life gearing, 7+1 bearings, a 4.3:1 retrieve ratio and slow oscillation to enhance line lay contribute to its all-round performance. *Anthony Hawkswell is the editor of Angling International since 2013.

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ahead of its time and one of the very widely available in tackle shops across IHZ PXOWLVSHFLHV OXUH WKDW FDWFKHV ¿VK LQ the country. Though spinnerbaits either cold or warm water conditions. have recently been overshadowed by the raging success of crankbaits and 6SLQQHUEDLW ¿VKLQJ LQ VZLPEDLWV IRU VRPH VW\OHV RI ¿VKLQJ LW 0DOD\VLD does not mean that spinnerbaits have In Malaysia where I grew up, the become totally obsolete, in my opinion, spinnerbait was a well-regarded staple certainly not when it comes to peacock bait of avid snakehead anglers long EDVV ¿VKLQJ EHFDXVH QRW D ORW RI EDLWV before other options became more will actually allow you to cover water

Abroad as effectively as a spinnerbait under a wide variety of warm water conditions in Malaysia. Spinnerbaits excel when the water has at least a little stain to it, generally in mid-20s to low-30s degree Celsius. Though soft swimbaits can do a better MRE LQ ODNHV WKDW KDYH EDLWÂżVK GRPLQDQW forage, especially black water lakes with predominantly open water cover, a spinnerbait is an effective lure in situations where peacock bass move to the edges of cover. In fact, the latter is actually a pretty common scenario in a lot of lakes in Malaysia. Therefore, that is why I always have a spinnerbait tied on, EHFDXVH QR PDWWHU ZKHUH \RX ÂżVK \RX will never be far away from the nearest cover.

All in all, windy conditions usually mean it is prime-time for spinnerbait bites. No matter the lake, when the wind blows, whether in stained or semi-clear water, peacock bass will be moving up the water column in search of forage. 6SLQQHUEDLWV DUH PDMRU ÂżVK SURGXFHUV especially around edges of cover. They allow anglers to cover a lot of water across the water column on the same cast through mainly snaggy cover. Wind-blown surface ripples reduce light penetration and encourage peacock bass

to move closer to the edges of cover. Wind is basically caused by differences in atmospheric pressure, when air moves from areas of higher to lower pressure. The falling barometer makes peacock bass more inclined to forage and chase. The effective result of that is a much enlarged strike zone where you do not have to put the bait within LQFKHV RI D ÂżVKÂśV QRVH -XVW JHW LW FORVH HQRXJK IRU WKH ÂżVK WR VHH RU VHQVH WKH EDLWÂśV YLEUDWLRQ DQG \RX DUH ERXQG WR ÂżQG DFWLRQ

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0RVW ODNHV LQ $LU .XQLQJ KDYH D EDLW¿VK GRPLQDQW IRUDJH EDVH " )LVK KLJK SHUFHQWDJH DUHDV Peacock bass will belt a spinnerbait from a variety of cover per se, but they tend to show a preference on any given body of water, on any given day. So, WKH ¿UVW VWHS UHYROYHV DURXQG ¿QGLQJ those high-percentage areas. When I am ¿VKLQJ RQ H[ PLQLQJ ODNH ¿VKHULHV LQ Air Kuning, I basically look for grass, hydrilla, hyacinth or any available cover. Finding peacock bass with spinnerbaits is often a result of trial and error, from retrieve speeds, the depth \RX DUH ¿VKLQJ DQG EDLW VW\OHV WKDW LV the best on any given condition. Use the VSLQQHUEDLW¶V VQDJ UHVLVWDQW SURSHUWLHV WR \RXU DGYDQWDJH DQG HI¿FLHQWO\ FRYHU water that is inaccessible to other lures. I will cast beyond cover where possible and then drive my spinnerbait close to it. I repeat the process and vary my retrieve speed and depth according to prevailing conditions. , OLNH WKH SRZHU ¿QHVVH VSLQQHUEDLW DSSURDFK WR SHDFRFN EDVV ¿VKLQJ ,Q IDFW that is my go-to approach in response to

6SLQQHUEDLWV DUH µELJ ¿VK¶ EDLW 0\ IULHQG 5REHUW 7DQ FDXJKW WKLV VROLG IHPDOH RQ ÀRRGHG K\GULOOD angling pressure on lakes in Air Kuning and Chenderoh, in upstate Perak. $QJOLQJ SUHVVXUH FDQ FUHDWH ¿QHVVH ¿VKLQJ VLWXDWLRQV DQG HYHQ ELJ ODNHV are not completely immune to pressure. As anglers, we should always consider what we are trying to imitate with the spinnerbaits we throw, starting with size EHFDXVH VL]H DQG SUR¿OH PDWWHUV

Pitcher. For those who prefer regular spinnerbaits, 3/16 or 1/4-oz with smaller blades make good alternatives. I prefer a Colorado lead blade with willow leaf WUDLOLQJ IRU SRZHU ¿QHVVH SUHVHQWDWLRQ around shallow water cover. If I need to retrieve the bait a little faster, deeper or tighter to cover, I switch to tandem willow blades. I like to use white, silver or other natural colors in semi-stained ,PLWDWH ORFDO IRUDJH water and loud colors, such as pink, Most lakes in Air Kuning have a chartreuse or even blood red in stained EDLW¿VK GRPLQDQW IRUDJH EDVH 2YHU and muddy water conditions. There are there, I will throw compact spinnerbaits various retrieve styles for spinnerbaits with small blades such as O.S.P High but I generally prefer to keeps things simple most of the time. I caught nearly every peacock bass on steady retrieve, but sometimes you have to throw in little pauses, pops and mix it up to entice a big bite.

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Having the right rod is really important when throwing a spinnerbait for peacock bass. I basically rely on two medium-high modulus rods depending on conditions and size of spinnerbaits. In my opinion, mediumhigh modulus rods can improve your hook-up ratio with spinnerbaits greatly. When using 1/4 or 5/16-oz spinnerbaits DURXQG VSDUVH FRYHU , XVH D ¶ ´ medium Majorcraft Corzza CZC-692M casting rod paired with a 5.8:1 Daiwa Alphas 103 casting reel and 12lb-test 6XQOLQH ÀXRURFDUERQ OLQH )RU KHDYLHU RU R] VSLQQHUEDLWV , XVH D ¶ Majorcraft Corzza CZC-702H casting

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