Brenton invites you to

Reel It In

Dawn Patrol at the Dam. There’s a fat bass on the line, and it’s carrying the details.

Hold to reel. When it runs, let go. Five jumps, five details.

  1. The day · first jump Saturday 21 November 2026 Dawn Patrol at the Dam, skippered by Brenton
  2. When · second jump Lines in at 05:30 SAST Meet at the slipway at 05:00. Off the water by 13:00.
  3. Where · third jump Bronkhorstspruit Dam Gauteng. Meet at the slipway; look for the green bakkie with the boat on the back.
  4. Bring · fourth jump Your rod, tackle & a cooler box We’ve got the boat, the bait and breakfast.
  5. Wear · in the net Layers & a hat It’s freezing at five and baking by ten. Sunblock too.
Line tension

40 m to the jetty

In the net. See you on the water.

Open the invitation

You’re invited out on the water

Dawn Patrol at the Dam

An early start, a flat dam and a boat with room for a few more rods. Come catch the morning bite with us.

Date
21 November 2026Saturday
Time
05:30 – 13:00 SASTMeet at the slipway at 05:00. The bite’s best before the sun gets up.
Where
Bronkhorstspruit DamGauteng. Meet at the slipway; look for the green bakkie with the boat on the back.
Bring
Your rod, tackle & a cooler boxWe’ve got the boat, the bait and breakfast.
Wear
Layers & a hatIt’s freezing at five and baking by ten. Sunblock too.
Reply by
14 November 2026Seats in the boat are limited, so shout early.

Already in the boat

  • The boat, fuelled up, with a fish finder that mostly works
  • Worms, soft plastics & a tub of chicken liver
  • Bacon-and-egg rolls on the water at seven
  • A flask of properly strong coffee
  • Ice for your cooler box
  • Spare rods for anyone who forgets theirs

Catch and release on the bass. Smallest fish of the day buys the first round.

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Kindly reply by 14 November 2026

Coming out on the boat?

The boat only takes so many, so let Brenton know either way.