As far as lines go the Sci-Angler is not bad, get yourself the forward taper floating line, nice casting line and good for the Vaal as well.
Fishing is just my thing. I don't know what it is but it seems that i just can't get enough of it.
If you end up buying bits and pieces, I found a reel at a fishing shop just off Hendrik Potgieter for R65, and it includes a spare spool. It seems to be a decent reel for the cash.
It's got the most horrific green colour though...
For most of us after buying a Sage, we would only have about R60 left for a reel, so that was probably their thinking.
Mario Geldenhuys
Smallstream fanatic, plus I do some other things that I can't tell you about
"All the tips or magical insights in the world can't replace devotion, dedication, commitment, and gumption - and there is not secret in that" - Glenn Brackett
It's cause we're not fishing for fish the size of toy cars here Mario Just kidding
Ok, let me try and explain this:
The number one thing catching buses is to get it in and back in the water as soon as possible. This is much easier with a 6 weight than a 5 correct?
When you become more experienced you can easily get the same fish out with a 5 weight on the same tippet in the same amount of time. If you are inexperienced and you are fishing a lighter rod, the fish is going to be so exhausted after the long fight, that you might not be able to revive him.
Hope I got that right
Fishing is just my thing. I don't know what it is but it seems that i just can't get enough of it.
Not so sure I agree with that, so here goes my version ... as always, milage may vary ....
Heavier rods don't do such a great job of keeping thinner tippets intact. So generally (imho) newcomers will apply a lot LESS pressure on fish, as they are most likely too scared that they will loose the fish due to a popped tippet. That means prolonged fights, more worn out fish, which I assume is the same as "damaging" a fish?
It's a very fine line (pun not intended), that must be said. I'd go for a 5-weight personally. Get the correct rod from the outset. That will teach the user to use the tackle correctly from the word go, and also save him/her the need for another purchase later on.
Mario Geldenhuys
Smallstream fanatic, plus I do some other things that I can't tell you about
"All the tips or magical insights in the world can't replace devotion, dedication, commitment, and gumption - and there is not secret in that" - Glenn Brackett
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