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How to Pick the Right Rod
Picking the right rod is both scary and exciting. Get it wrong, and it’s not exactly something you can always return. Get it right, and it can be the absolute game-changer that suits your style of fishing, brings comfort and joy to your excursions, or maybe steps you...
A FG Tackle Guide to Fishing for Yellowtail
The Cape Yellowtail (Seriola lalandi), known locally as the Geelstert, is arguably Cape Town’s strongest pound-for-pound fighting fish. These green-backed torpedoes are basically pure muscle. Whether they are boiling on the surface or making you work for a pull, they...
Where to Find Galjoen
Look for galjoen in foamy white water created by winter winds. Target scoured holes and reef edges where black mussels have washed out (these are usually active feeding zones.) Rocky reefs with mixed sand and rock provide ideal habitat. Galjoen like areas with good...
Best Reels and Rods for Rock and Saltwater Fishing
A great spinning reel can be the make or break when landing your catch and losing it. Quality fishing gear must withstand constant moisture, salt spray and abrasive sand while delivering reliable performance. So, let’s take a look at what rods and reels you should...
Top Fishing Equipment for Saltwater and Freshwater Fishing
Fishing in South Africa offers an incredible variety, from powerful saltwater species along the coastline to exciting freshwater fishing in dams, rivers, and lakes. No matter where you fish, using the right equipment plays a major role in your success. At FG Tackle,...
FG Tackle – Your Trusted Online Fishing Gear Store in South Africa
Fishing is more than just a hobby in South Africa—it’s a lifestyle embraced by anglers across the coastline, rivers, dams, and offshore waters. Having the right equipment can make all the difference between a frustrating trip and a rewarding catch. That’s where FG...
Best Fishing Tackle for Freshwater & Saltwater
South Africa offers some of the most exciting angling opportunities in the world, and having the right gear can completely transform your fishing experience. Whether you’re targeting bass in a quiet freshwater dam or chasing powerful cob/Kob along the Strand coast,...
Freshwater vs Saltwater Fishing — What Every South African Angler Should Know
Freshwater vs Saltwater Fishing — What Every South African Angler Should Know Whether you are new to fishing or a lifelong angler, understanding the difference between freshwater and saltwater fishing can completely change the way you approach your next trip. The...
FG Tackle – Your Trusted Fishing Tackle Shop in the Western Cape and Across South Africa
FG Tackle - Your Trusted Fishing Tackle Shop in the Western Cape and Across South Africa If you love fishing in South Africa, you know how important it is to have the right gear by your side. At FG Tackle, we’re proud to be your go-to fishing tackle shop in the...