Saturday, September 1, 2012

Another BIG ONE for Gary!


What a specimen at 43Lbs 6Oz

Top Rod with 4Months 2go!





Chris Leon with another 40 from Donaldson. This was at 43Lbs 4Oz. Chris is standing at 3 for the year.
Can anybody catch him?

Willie Botha


Local angler Willie Botha with a common at 43Lbs 10Oz

Owner Gary Hoden still got it!

Here is African Gold owner & guide Gary Hoden with some of the beauties out of Donaldson





First 1 was at 41Lbs 12Oz and the second was at 45Lbs 10Oz

Winter carp


British Pilot Nick with a beautiful common at 48Lbs 2oz

Thursday, February 23, 2012

TOP ROD = Locals in the hunt











The quest for Top rod for 2012 is on. Ettiene, Chase & Chris have landed 40lbs so far. Here is a picure of Chris's fish. This common is a new PB for Chris at 46Lbs 8Oz. Come on ladds its open season.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Local lad Chris Leon shows he can do it!







Local angler Chris Leon with some fine specimens taken over a weekend at Donaldson Dam. The common fell on swim2 for a Mulberry Florentine Pop Up and the Chris fooled the mirror on some artificial maize also on swim2. Nice going Chris!

African Summer













Gerhard Weizz from Germany & John Landridge from Spain with some of their success. Gerhard in particular had an awesome time with 6 x 40lbs fish!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Small angler = Big Angler







Small boy Johan Botha back in 2007 show dad Willie Botha taught him well.





We can see Johan has not forgotten dad's lessons with a new PB at 46lbs in 2011





Well done Johan. I am sure dad is very proud!

Owner & guide Gary Hoden shows why he knows best!














































Monday, September 26, 2011

Brotherly fishing?







Brits brothers Jaco and Rudi keeping it in the family. Jaco with a massive PB of 51Lbs 12oz. Rudi with an 42Lbs 2oz. Well done boys!!

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Pilots/Anglers... one and the same.







British pilot Dave taking some time out of his busy flying schedule to catch some awesome Donaldson carp. These 2 beauties (both over 40lbs) where caught on swim 6 with the New Grange pop-ups. Way to go Dave!

Family Affair













Jason Hoden and dad Geoff Hoden with a couple of big un's caught of swim 2 with trusty old Spicy Chicken from Dynamite. Nice going guys!

Local is lekker







Local angler Willie Botha shows he still got it after a year lay-off. Caught on ? Pineapple pop-ups

Pineapple Express









African Gold owner Gary Hoden with a beautiful Donaldson specimen caught on special pineapple pop-ups.

Friday, March 18, 2011

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

African Gold has a new sponsor!!!!

Carp-Zone have a great product line that is getting bigger each week.
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Friday, February 4, 2011

Chris Leon

Great fish 41lb 12oz Personal Best

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Donaldson Dam Does South African Grass Carp Record

Wow Louis Haywood has just caught a fantastic 63lb 8oz Grass carp from Donaldson Dam. This is a new South African Record.
Well done Louis!!!!!!!!

Donaldson was stocked 6 years ago with 6 grass carp between 25 and 30lb This is the first time one has been caught and how well has this fish done, let's hope the others are as big or bigger.