Tag: Fishing with kids

  • Carp Fishing at Willow Waters in Kromdraai, Gauteng

    Carp Fishing at Willow Waters in Kromdraai, Gauteng

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    This is my kids favorite fishing venue for a few reasons: Many fish species that affords them opportunity to walk and fish Great grass areas all over so that the kids can walk barefoot Close to west gauteng (westrand) Fun netting small fish on the banks when main fishing is slow 7 dams to explore… Read more

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  • Packing essential carp gear for winter fishing with kids

    Packing essential carp gear for winter fishing with kids

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    We love fishing for carp through winter. This video shows what essentials we pack for winter fishing with kids. This is part of a two part series: Packing essential carp gear for winter fishing with kids What food to pack for a carp fishing day trip with kids In this video we use the following… Read more

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  • Carp Fishing at Brookwood Estate Trout Farm in Kromdraai, Gauteng

    Carp Fishing at Brookwood Estate Trout Farm in Kromdraai, Gauteng

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    We set out to catch a huge carp during winter 2020 after lockdown and landed this beautiful fish. Our objective was to catch carp at Brookwood Trout Estate in Kromdraai. The carp are getting larger as we refine our technique as a everyday father with kids learning to catch specimen carp. The kids loved this… Read more

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  • Fishing at Trout Hunters in Gauteng

    Fishing at Trout Hunters in Gauteng

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    Another favorite fishing venue in Gauteng close to Krugersdorp. Fishing at Trout hunters is normally not too crowded and plenty of mid-sized fish. The odd large fish. We like it because the kids can run around barefoot, bathrooms are close by and the area is always well kept with braai facilities all around the various… Read more

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  • Aldam

    Aldam

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    Aldam Resort has an annual booking over the Easter Weekend from us and family.  It has become the venue that hosts the informal fishing competition between four households.  I won’t say that the fishing is always the best, but when it is on, you battle to keep both rods in the water! We enjoy this… Read more

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  • Eastco Magaliesburg

    Eastco Magaliesburg

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    This fishing venue is based in Gauteng, Magaliesburg. I feel that this little resort is a gem in Magaliesburg that isn’t as well known as it should be. The resort is actually ideal for a family that wants a quick weekend away or maybe wants to try out camping for the first time.  A stand-out… Read more

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  • Vaal River fishing at La Retraite Parys

    Vaal River fishing at La Retraite Parys

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    Visited La Retraite Parys on the Vaal River for a family weekend getaway and fishing close to Gauteng. We really enjoyed the stay and share gladly share some of the fishing and the beautiful landscape we experienced. This venue is known for its hospitality, privacy (when you book two chalets) and the great fishing.  Kids… Read more

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