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My new favourite Jetski Trolling Rod!

I’m like most guys (and some girls) I like to buy fishing tackle. In fact, I like to buy lots of fishing tackle. However, some things I don’t like to chop and change just because the latest and greatest product has just hit the shelves. Yeah, I love to test

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Making Launching a Jetski Easy

Below is a list of Items, Hints & Tips to help you launch your Jetski easier. Over the years I have been Jetski Fishing I have had some very difficult launching experiences and some very easy launch experiences. Like most things in life, you learn from experience, and you also

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What to take out to sea with you

Jetski Fishing Essential Gear: The Ultimate Checklist What to take out to sea with you. I often get asked the question “What should I take out to sea with me?” Maybe we should split that question into various sections as follows…… Bits & pieces There a few “Must Have” items

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Jetski Rod Holder Elastic Tie Downs

As mentioned in a previous article Top 10 Tips an ideal way to stop you from loosing your valuable Jetski Rods & Reels is to secure them safely with Elastic Tie Downs, as pictured above. There are a choice of two to choose from and both have their advantages and disadvantages. Firstly

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Codfathers Top 10 Tips to prevent losing your Jetski Rods & Reels

Don’t do this! Losing a Fishing Rod and Reel is very unpleasant and very expensive. If you haven’t done it yet on your Jetski you will, that is almost guaranteed. It’s the nature of the environment. Wet, bumpy, rough conditions and slippery hands are a recipe for disaster. Rod Holders

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VHF RADIO LICENCE SOUTH AFRICA

Jetski CAT D and you can also use for CAT E 2026 VHF Marine Radio If you would like more information on VHf Radio Courses please give me a shout via our Contact Page In 2015 SAMSA announced via Marine Notice No. 4 and then amended the notice to Marine

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Jetski Trolling Speeds

Jetski Trolling Speeds: How Fast Should You Troll? One of the most common questions I get asked is: “What is the correct trolling speed from a Jetski?” The honest answer is that there is no single perfect speed for every situation. Your trolling speed depends on the current, swell, water

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Choosing A Fish Finder

 lowrance hds pro fish finder gps History of Jetski Fish Finders. Firstly, when I say Fish Finder, I actually mean Fish Finder / Sonar GPS Chart Plotter, or whatever you may call your particular Marine Electronics device. A “Fish Finder” as we will call it from now is probably not

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Registering a Jetski

How to Register a Jetski in South Africa Before using your Jetski, there are a few important registration, roadworthy, safety, and licensing requirements you need to have in place. This guide will help you understand the basic steps required before launching your Jetski. 1. Register Your Trailer Your Jetski trailer

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Jetski Buoyancy Certificate South Africa | Tubbys & Pontoons

Jetski Tubbys, Jetwings, Pontoons & Buoyancy Certificate Requirements Updated Information for South African Jetski Owners If you have fitted Tubbys, Jetwings, Pontoons, Side Pods, Fast Pods, or any similar flotation/storage system to your Jetski, you now require a new Buoyancy Certificate for those additions which the Buoyancy of the Pods

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South African Jetski Requirements 2026 & Mozambique Requirements

South African Jetski Requirements 2026 & Mozambique Safety Requirements Get your craft fully legal. Read the updated South African jetski requirements for SAMSA Category D & E, skipper’s licenses, and essential Mozambique gear. If you own or operate a Jetski in South Africa, it is important to understand the legal

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