Fanie Smith firing the away in the hopes of reeling in the big one.
A new fishing craze has hit the beach and it is sure to blast the competition away. The guys from Bunker up Fishing were on Salmon Bay Beach with their “Sandblaster Baitcaster” this morning. Danie Le Roux said the rocket-like device can cast your bait up to 300 meters into the sea and help you catch bigger fish. “You can use anything as bait as long as it fits into the bait mould.” Danie and his team have used prawns, bonnies, sardines, red-eye and mullets. Danie said the device only works with braided line and coffee grinders and interested anglers should bring the right gear. They will be demonstrating this crazy invention to the public until Sunday afternoon.
Danie le Roux in the back with Fanie Smith and Jannie Jooste setting up the Sandblaster Baitcaster.
Fanie Smith holding the frozen moulded bait as it comes out the bait mould.
Danie le Roux getting ready to grab the fising rod.
Danie le Roux with the fishing rod after the bait has been casted. He is about to set up the rod in the sand and wait for a bite.
The Sandblaster Baitcaster is the latest fishing gadget to hit the market.
A few rods have been set up and a third is about to have its bait blasted over the water.
Fanie Smith and Jannie Jooste busy loading the bait into the baitcaster before firing away.
Danie le Roux getting readiy to plant the rod in the sand.
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Editor Lesley Naudé is a slightly frazzled mom of three (operating on less-than-optimum sleep) who cherishes life’s simple pleasures. She kick-starts her day with a strong cup of coffee, finds peace in ocean swims, and loves unwinding with a glass of red wine and a good book.
