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The Langebaan Ratepayers and Residents Association (L.R.R.A) invites you to become a member of our organisation.

With more RATES AND TAX PAYERS standing together we can ensure better service delivery from the SALDANHA BAY MUNICIPALITY.

Visit their web site www.langebaanratepayers.co.za OR call them on 082-889-0685 today to apply for membership.

Existing members please note:

Annual membership re-newal closes on 31 March 2010.Membership R100-00 per annum

Please ensure that you use your stand number as reference.

Then fax the proof of payment to: 022-772-0264 or email to info@langebaanratepayers.co.za

Banking details:
Langebaan Ratepayers and Residents Association
Standard Bank Vredenburg
Acc Nr : 38 574 452 8

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
WHEN: 30 MARCH 2010
WHERE: LANGEBAAN COMMUNITY HALL CNR BREE & SUFFEREN STR (NEXT TO LANGEBAAN MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS)
TIME: 19:00
ALL WELCOME

What a week?

Last weekend saw extreme heat wave conditions and a deck load of 8kg Kob caught on chokka down at Spreeuwalle.

Then the electric storm hits the Baan and Eskom power down with freezers half full with Kob..a real panic and then the computers using modems also went dead. But on the fishing front all things are alive…Right throughout the week some good catches of Geelbek were made down on the Line from boats fishing during the night. Also good size Maasbankers showed on that Xmas tree hook setup..and Elf in the 3 kg range showed. In front of the Yacht club good action with Stumps, the odd Kob and even some Elf were made.

The real action however is at Spreeuwalle were Kob were caught.

Kob - Kabeljou

Conditions for this coming weekend look good and it should be sunny with a light Southerly wind. Low tide this weekend is at 08h30 and time to pump prawn. Make sure you have chokka in the bait box and take care to have fresh bait. Too many times I see anglers using left over bait from the previous trip…don`t waste your time with this.

Well this weekend certainly should see good fishing at the Baan and indeed it should be an option to consider.

Have a great time and fill those freezers as winter is around the corner.

Tight lines and God bless.

Oom Daisy

Cattle Baron Langebaan

I see the Cattle Baron’s delicious lunch buffet special is on again.

This is ideal for a business lunch.

For only R49.00 per person  you can eat as much as you like.

The special is on Thursdays and Fridays between 12h00 and 15h00.

Contact the Cattle Baron on 022-772-0171 to book.

We visited Jacobsbaai last week and saw that they are busy removing the barge Margaret. Apparently they cut the barges loose from each other and then blasted it so that the fall into the sea.

They then tow it with tug boats to Saldanha harbour where it will be cut up in pieces, I presume for scrap metal hopefully.

Here are some pictures.

What is left of Margaret

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The water is blue, that blue I prefer and a refreshing sight after a month and a half of dull green and white sandbanks. This is Stumpnose water. The last few days only a few Kob were caught down on the Line and some more at Spreeuwalle, but only during the night. Elf were also caught down on the Line,not big,around 50 cm in length, but again only during the night.One can expect bigger Elf during the day, but only a few.

Down at Spreeuwalle there are shoals of harders and anchovy. Plenty St Joseph sharks and fairly big Barbel…old folks say where there is Barbel there are Kob. One can expect some shark catches there and Kob from the shore in the deeper holes, but better catches can be expected before sunrise. Should you be a shore angler then take the road from Langebaan to Saldanha and turn off where there is an old caravan standing next to the road, Drive down on the gravel road and walk the dunes and beach..you will know about it the next day, but it might be worth the effort. Your car should be safe.

This weekend one should be able to pump prawn as from 12h00 and target Stumps, that`s what I would do. Saturday should be pleasant in the morning, also Sunday, while a bit of a wind will blow in the afternoons. And it`s going to be hot, so make sure you are protected against the sun.

Well enjoy the weekend,the summer and the blue water and get a fry or two for the pan.

Oom daisy

In Mara Square in Langebaan you will find a little shop called “Snack and Gift Alley”

I did write something about it some months ago but since my last post something changed.

Snack and Gift alley now also offer Caturra Coffee, various Teas and something to snack on like freshly baked scones and muffins.

What I like about Snack and Gift being inside Mara Square is the fact that it is protected from the wind. Another big plus is that it is opposite the Hairway Spa, so gents, next time you have to wait for your wife’s hair to be cut you can enjoy some fresh coffee next door.

Pop in for a coffee next time you are in town.

Rooibos Cappachino with Scones

After my boat engine broke down, I was not able to update you with fishing information, but fortunately some fishermen from the two fishing forums, Sealine and Cape Town fishing, came to my rescue with covering some of the costs to obtain a good replacement..so it`s all systems “go” again.

The Langebaan lagoon does not operate well in terms of fishing when a cold front is approaching like last weekend and nor does it when it`s Spring Tide which will be this coming weekend. With Spring Tide, the current is just too strong for the smaller bait fish to outface the strong flow of the water.With all the shoals of  “harders” and “anchovie” now present in the lagoon, one can be sure the fish has not gone away..all you need to do this weekend is to fish areas that are the least effected by the strong current…areas like Lientjiesklip, Paradise beach, Spreeuwalle or Saldanha harbour area. You may however try to fish the bottom part of the lagoon, but then do so closer to the turn of the tide when the current is not that strong. Make sure you use a heavy sinker that will keep your bait at the bottom when the current is too strong. When targeting Stumpnose use a shorter trace while with Kob and Elf use a “Y” trace that`s longer.Those fishing from boats make sure that you change your bait often as with Spring Tide there are many sealice at the turn of the tide that will clean your bait. Also consider a “tuff” type of bait like chokka, harders or a fillet of steentjie

Most Kob and Elf will be taken at night time now and you should not even take the time to target them during the day. Stumps however will be around at all hours. Now when going for Stumps do not expect the normal pull and then you strike…no you will have to just keep your line as tight as possible and when you feel it becomes heavy…using a lot of imagination as well, then it`s time to strike.

Low tide should be around 08h30 on Saturday. No wind is expected..so it might be a very pleasant day and a day to bring the whole family out for the outing.

Well take care and be safe.
God bless.
Oom Daisy

Merrill Meier is a local Langebaan Ceramic Artist. Merrill creates exceptional artwork. Her work is not just the normal pottery you will find in shops.

Her studio is well worth visiting.  She creates Raku, smoke firing, horsetail design and stoneware ceramics. Normally open from 09h00 to 17h00 but PLEASE phone before you visit in order to confirm that they are open.

Horsetail Design Ceramics by Merrill Meier

The ladies will just love this little shop.

iKat is situated in town close to the Post Office.As you travel down in Bree Street, just look for Zizi’s Restaurant on your left, iKat is to the left of Zizi’s in Main Street.

iKat specializes in affordable authentic handmade crafts, ceramics, designer clothing and jewelry.

If you are looking for a very special gift or something our of the ordinary then iKat is the place to go.

iKat in Langebaan

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There is a new Fish and Chips Take Away Restaurant in Langebaan.

Seespens is situated close to the Kentucky.

The offer fish and chips, hake and chips, seafood platters, chicken strips, burgers, salads and more.

They also have tables for those who would like to sit down and eat there.

We tried them on 3 occasions so far and each time the food was fresh and delicious.

It is worth giving them a try.

Seespens