Wendel what happened to the crane. I remember a white guy George was the crane driver. I used to go to South pier with my dad DAVID NAIDOO in the 60s. My dad used to buy fish from the anglers who fished at night. The fish used to go to Teddy's Fisheries. I am now 69 yrs. I remember there was a canteen for Indian fishermen. I also saw whales being brought in and then put on the steam train to go to the whaling station. My dad also went deep sea fishing at north pier now ushaka marine is situated.
Thanks for the upload remmering South pier also i have fond memories of the bay good to see children remmering past generations yes did catch lots of fish then my dad used to tell us about is experience with all is friends to name one was Masala marni I think my Brother Gordon almost lived catching fish and selling for about 10 years or so good old days God bless Bala Pillay S Africa Achary road CLAIRWOOD. 🙏🙏❤️❤️
Well done gentlemen , great respect and admirer of the fishing with your KP reels , true masters off the sea . Brought many memories back from I was a kid fishing off the dollos wall of ST Lucia into the estorey and a lot off you gentlemen was fishing with us with your KP reels , lots off great memories . God bless .
Hi there guys I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work. I and my brother started to learn fishing at West Pier from 1986 mostly during our school holidays. We would take the train at Crossmoor Station. We lived in Dandelion Road at that time. I remember your grandfather from 1125. My name is Roland and my brother is Mallen. KP reels was the best in the days. We always came home with fish.
My late Dad took me here when I was a young boy. Many many fond memories. He thought me to use a KP reel there :) I live in America now and one day will have to visit that place again with my Dad in spirit. RIP Dad aka Sonny Ganesh 1945 - 2020.
This is great to hear. Yes, the memories of this place and the lengendary fisherfolk still live on in our hearts. Take care brother. I did know a Sonny, from unit 11, Chatsworth. Not sure if that's your dad?
Yes, thanks. I used the KP after a long time. It just takes persistence to get use it well I guess. Nothing too hard brother. Even the experts get over winds every now and then.
Another top video bru. Listening to old fishing stories is priceless 👌. Those fishes with span stripes is also called 5 finger here on the South Coast....or banded galjoen.
Before those KP were available, people were using bamboo rods with hand made wooden scarborough reels usually turned on a lathe. Aussies have a slightly different take on scarborough, they are made by Alvey, much easier to cast with, the reel rotates sideways for casting.
awesome video bru...nice to see the old skool way of fishing...reminds me of the Night hawk reels that we used for River/Dam fishing...would love to fish with one of those reels sometime.
@@wendelmoodley thank you for your response they did the best fishing with spieces Wich most fisherman never caught as yet nice herering of old west keep it up
Hi Wendel, I'm enjoying the videos, only came across your channel a few days now. I haven't been to west in a few years. I know the route walking from the island view station railway to west. Unfortunately I don't know how to get to islandview station by Uber. Is there any address that I can type to get to the train station?
Hi bro, type in "Island View, Bluff, train station" on Google maps. Hope that works. Make sure you wearing the right shoes to walk on the train line. Tight lines!
Oh by the way my dad DAVID NAIDOO drowned at South Pier in 1966. There were 2 white guys (GEORGE the crane driver told my mum that it was the first time thst he saw these 2 guys. These 2 guys informed the police that a very big wave came and knocked my dad into the sea. If u check in the archive of The Daily News my dad's drowning is there on 26/27 July 1966. t these 2 guys
So sorry to hear of your loss. Unfortunatley, your dad joined the many other brave anglers that lost their lives on South Pier. They are true heroes that risked their lives to feed their families. Their sacrifice will live on in our hearts! Thanks for sharing your story♥️
Sorry about your loss. South pier has a very, very bad reputation for that. My father forbade me from going fishing there in the 60's, his father fished off there but the stories were horrendous. You don't have the surname of George the crane driver do you ?
Wendel what happened to the crane. I remember a white guy George was the crane driver. I used to go to South pier with my dad DAVID NAIDOO in the 60s. My dad used to buy fish from the anglers who fished at night. The fish used to go to Teddy's Fisheries. I am now 69 yrs. I remember there was a canteen for Indian fishermen. I also saw whales being brought in and then put on the steam train to go to the whaling station. My dad also went deep sea fishing at north pier now ushaka marine is situated.
Thanks for the upload remmering South pier also i have fond memories of the bay good to see children remmering past generations yes did catch lots of fish then my dad used to tell us about is experience with all is friends to name one was Masala marni I think my Brother Gordon almost lived catching fish and selling for about 10 years or so good old days God bless Bala Pillay S Africa Achary road CLAIRWOOD. 🙏🙏❤️❤️
Well done gentlemen , great respect and admirer of the fishing with your KP reels , true masters off the sea . Brought many memories back from I was a kid fishing off the dollos wall of ST Lucia into the estorey and a lot off you gentlemen was fishing with us with your KP reels , lots off great memories . God bless .
Love the videos
What memories with my dad priceless! !
Nice video. The striped fish, not the Wilde perd, the other one is called a bandit galjeon .
Hi there guys I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work.
I and my brother started to learn fishing at West Pier from 1986 mostly during our school holidays. We would take the train at Crossmoor Station. We lived in Dandelion Road at that time. I remember your grandfather from 1125. My name is Roland and my brother is Mallen. KP reels was the best in the days. We always came home with fish.
Hi there, thanks for your comment. Yes, lots of memories with my grandfather. Take care
Awesome video tks guys 👍👍
Thanks brother.
Brilliant, South pier and a good old Keith Palmer with no overwinds😁
Thanks for the trip down memory lane 👍
I am glad you enjoyed it. Take care
My late Dad took me here when I was a young boy. Many many fond memories. He thought me to use a KP reel there :) I live in America now and one day will have to visit that place again with my Dad in spirit. RIP Dad aka Sonny Ganesh 1945 - 2020.
This is great to hear. Yes, the memories of this place and the lengendary fisherfolk still live on in our hearts. Take care brother. I did know a Sonny, from unit 11, Chatsworth. Not sure if that's your dad?
Very good, I am looking forward to your videos on the KP reel. I never could master the reel. Thank you
Yes, thanks. I used the KP after a long time. It just takes persistence to get use it well I guess. Nothing too hard brother. Even the experts get over winds every now and then.
The correct Reel!!! Nice one!!!
Haha, thanks bro.
Fascinating and exciting
Good going
Thanks bro.
Another top video bru. Listening to old fishing stories is priceless 👌. Those fishes with span stripes is also called 5 finger here on the South Coast....or banded galjoen.
Hi Moses, thanks bro. Yes it is banded galjoen. Our local name is "buttercull"😅.
I'm going to join you soon! Keep it up, this place is where "legends" where made!!! I love it bro
Yes, legends paradise😎. Sure bro.. Thanks for your support.
Before those KP were available, people were using bamboo rods with hand made wooden scarborough reels usually turned on a lathe.
Aussies have a slightly different take on scarborough, they are made by Alvey, much easier to cast with, the reel rotates sideways for casting.
Good 👍 stuff guys that's awesome 👌 👏
Thanks bro.
Love watching you guys keep it up
Thanks brother.
awesome video bru...nice to see the old skool way of fishing...reminds me of the Night hawk reels that we used for River/Dam fishing...would love to fish with one of those reels sometime.
Yes, the KP Reels are the best. I fished with it after a long time.
@@wendelmoodley tops bro carry one using it for sometime until you get the feeling with a big ou on
Hi still got one of those whaling knife Siva good fisherman known as black bream my dad also fished there
I am glad you knew my grandpa. Wow, great remembrance to have a whaling knife.
@@wendelmoodley thank you for your response they did the best fishing with spieces Wich most fisherman never caught as yet nice herering of old west keep it up
Send me your watsup number will send you some pictures of old fishing tackle like those seleflex rods and old wooden reels
Hi Wendel, I'm enjoying the videos, only came across your channel a few days now. I haven't been to west in a few years. I know the route walking from the island view station railway to west. Unfortunately I don't know how to get to islandview station by Uber. Is there any address that I can type to get to the train station?
Hi bro, type in "Island View, Bluff, train station" on Google maps. Hope that works. Make sure you wearing the right shoes to walk on the train line. Tight lines!
It's of "Island view road and Venezuela road" if you search for it.
Nice spot what size kp reel it is ?
Top stuff bro.
Any information on how to obtain a permit to go through the naval base???
Thanks. Not sure at the moment bro.
Please give us a video on how to cast a KP, I want to master it, even though I'm a capey.
Hi Rupert. Sure will work on it.
Oh by the way my dad DAVID NAIDOO drowned at South Pier in 1966. There were 2 white guys (GEORGE the crane driver told my mum that it was the first time thst he saw these 2 guys. These 2 guys informed the police that a very big wave came and knocked my dad into the sea. If u check in the archive of The Daily News my dad's drowning is there on 26/27 July 1966.
t these 2 guys
So sorry to hear of your loss. Unfortunatley, your dad joined the many other brave anglers that lost their lives on South Pier. They are true heroes that risked their lives to feed their families. Their sacrifice will live on in our hearts! Thanks for sharing your story♥️
Sorry about your loss. South pier has a very, very bad reputation for that. My father forbade me from going fishing there in the 60's, his father fished off there but the stories were horrendous. You don't have the surname of George the crane driver do you ?
Galjeon is out national fish
Yes, thats true. This one is banded galjoen or we call it "buttercull".
@@wendelmoodley thanks for letting me know it's the first time I have ever heard that name 🤙