Your favourite bait to use?
The first thing I pack in my baitbox
when I go fishing is always chokka.
Probably the most versatile bait one
can use and most fish in the ocean will
eat it. There are also countless ways
of presenting it to a fish.
Do you fish any other facets?
I try do a bit of everything, but I am
very passionate about Bass Angling.
Lure angling in general really interests
me and fooling a fish with an artificial
lure is the ultimate challenge to me.
Best time to fish and why?
All the time! If you have a bait in the
water, you have a chance. Some of
my most memorable catches have
been made in the most unfavourable
conditions.
Your favourite place to fish
and why?
I wouldn’t say that I have one specific
location which is my favourite but
places such as Kosi Bay, the Transkei,
Jeffrey’s Bay and Struisbaai come to
mind, each for its own unique reason.
Be it the beauty of the area, the
remoteness or how wild the fishing
can be when it’s on fire.
Advice to upcoming anglers?
The more you fish the better you’ll get.
See every opportunity as a chance to
learn and gain experience. Go fishing
with experienced anglers whenever
the opportunity presents itself, there
is so much knowledge out there. Don’t
be scared to ask questions.
Your “Go To” bait when fishing
is tough?
Every situation varies, but when fishing
locally I’d generally scale down my
tackle, make a small “bullet-like” bait
of some sort (generally wrapped in
chokka) on a short dingle dangle and
throw it as far as possible. Everything
from a small Dusky Shark to a stray
edible fish would generally have a go
at a bait like that.
Most challenging thing when
fishing?
I believe strongly that fishing
competitively and even socially is as
much a mental game as it is physical.
Being able to keep your head in the
game and make good decisions even
when the guy standing next to you is
giving you a hiding is what separates
the good anglers from the rest of
the pack in the long run. Remember,
the difference between a good
days fishing and a day to forget can
sometimes come down to only one
bite, so be ready for it.
Do you have a reason that
makes you compete?
I am a competitive person by nature
so if I’m going to take the time to do
something, I’m going to do it to the
best of my ability. When I walk off the
beach after a compo, I know I’ve given
it my 100%.
Your tackle preference?
Assassin rods, Shimano reels, JDB
braid