Trophy Tails

Order of custom pattern Purple Headed gems going to Swartkops Estuary to tease a few tight lines!

Trophy Tails, hand-made Bucktail Jigs...they seem to work!

Dillan Bruce Lee with a nice 52cm bartail flathead caught on a trophy tails bucktail jig this morning while taking a stroll along the banks

The devastating Gamtoos River floods have completely transformed the local landscape. In this video, I document the historic aftermath firsthand, beginning the morning after the disaster at home in Kingsway Resort, paired with early aerial clips.

18 days after the floodwaters peaked, I took my boat out for the very first post-flood launch. This recce provides a firsthand look at the massive structural damages, new sandbanks, and severe environmental changes to both the Gamtoos River and its delicate estuary system. We scout popular boat launches, legendary fishing spots, campsites, and local tourist amenities to see what remains.

The scale of the disaster reaches far beyond the water's edge. The floods have caused catastrophic damage to the fertile Gamtoos Valley, displacing local residents, destroying infrastructure, and dealing a massive blow to the region's vital citrus and fruit industry. Furthermore, the massive volume of debris and silt has dramatically impacted the local estuary ecosystem.

🗺️ Locations & Landmarks Featured In This Video:
○ My Kingsway Resort Home
○ Gamtoos Mouth
○ Kraansie Area
○ Gamtoos Mouth Slipway
○ Historic Steel Bridge
○ Ferry Hotel & Campsite
○ Gamtoos Adventures
○ Wacky Woods
○ Wood House (Old Bus)
○ Loerie Spruit
○ Kob Hole
○ Golden Sands & Houses

Watch to see the true scale of the changes to the river system and what boaters and anglers need to know before heading back out on the water.

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Exploring Gamtoos Flood Destruction By Boat (Shocking Damages) #lurefishing #estuaryfishing #fishing The devastating Gamtoos River floods have completely transformed the local landscape. In this video, I document the historic aftermath firsthand, beginning t...

Long weekend vibes in the Eastern Cape!! :-)

Finished my shop duties and headed home for a short afternoon session on the mighty Gamtoos River. The scene was busy with happy fishermen enjoying the last hours of a stunning early winter afternoon! :-)

Chaps winter arrives next week...check you weather apps to see what's hitting home!! :-(

On a very busy river I managed two juvenile Dusky Kob and Garrick on a Trophy Tails Pink and White 1/2oz Bucktail! :-)

Watched a stunning sunset as I lit the braai and have settled in for a great meal! :-)

Tight Lines for the remaining Sunday chaps...it's going to be a stunner tomorrow...so get out there and wet a line in search of that PB catch! :-)