Trophy Tails

24/07/2026

Ross Hattingh and Kerri Marriner have become keen artlure anglers enjoying the Eastern and Southern Cape estuary lure fishing!

On a recent trip to Sundays river they managed a fantastic day on the water flipping Trophy Tails Mermaid Tails for Dusky Kob! 😀

I've warned Ross from the start of our chats that with fishing couples, it's always the ladies that shine with catches! 😀

Ross reckons it's quantity over quality and on the day managed a good number of Kob...Kerri still managed to land the Kob of the day! 😀

Well done to you both on a brilliant days fishing and we all look forward to your next adventures!! :-)

Folks, as a lure angler, a Mermaid Tail in the water is tuff to beat and well proven to target Dusky Kob, Garrick, Bartail Flathead and Ladyfish! 😀

If you don't have a Mermaids Tail in your tackle box, pop down to Trophy Tackle Den - Newton Park (Stefs) and get yours today!! :-)

19/07/2026

Dillan Bruce Lee putting a Trophy Tails Snow White Bucktail to good use snagging this stunning Dusky Kob!

"The white trophy tails bucktail jig at it again this poor guy came out with a plastic necklace thats been on him for sometime removed and released fish safely"

19/07/2026

After finishing my shop duties at Trophy Tackle Den I headed home to Gamtoos in the hope of an afternoon session before the Sprinkgbok Vs Wales rugby test match!

Getting right out on the water as fast as possible I was on the water by 15h30 just as the tide starting to push back the wall of freshwater that is still flowing down the Gamtoos River, now 71 days after the 8th May 2026 historic floods!

There were quite a few large shoals of Mullet pushing up with the tide. Keeping a very good eye across the water I notice a new bank, formed after the floods, where Mullets had been well spooked on a number of occasions. I repositioned the boat and after a handful of casts I hooked and landed a stunning 69cm Dusky Kob on a 5 inch Mermaid Tail Soft Plastic. I fished the Mermaid Tail on a 1/2oz Boat Keel Leadhead with a 3/0 hook!

After a quick introduction to the camera the Kob was safely released to fight another day and to hopefully make another anglers day! But, most importantly, it might have the oppertunity to breed!

Tackle Used:
Okuma Raw 702 1oz
Okuma Ceymar 3000
HMP 15lb Braid
Awashima Classic Comp Leader
Trophy Tails 1/2oz Boat Keel Leadhead 3/0 Hook
Mermaid Tail Soft Plastic 5 Inch White
🐟 Target: Dusky Kob

To all anglers wanting to venture into the wonderful world of fishing, but need some excellent advice, you will always find current and up to date info and honest tackle and accessories recommendations at Trophy Tackle Den. Pop in at 41 3rd Ave, Newton Park and have a chat with myself, Adrian or Sulaiman!

There is no doubt whatsoever that our once abundant fish stocks are under threat from overfishing and negative environmental impacts. As you improve in your success and your catch rate improves...give a little back as credit for the next BIG ONE! Limit your catch, don't catch your limit...catch n release! :-)

If you enjoy my content and have any questions, comment or suggestions to add...I would greatly appreciate your input. Also, a SUBSCRIBE would be greatly appreciated!! :-)


Tight Lines
Brett Harris
[email protected]
+27(0)834125316

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18/07/2026

Hi Artlure Anglers,

Im finally back on the Gamtoos River after 69 days since the Historic Gamtoos Floods on the 8th May226! 😀

After getting our Kingsway slipway repaired to a point where I am able to launch my small craft on the high tides!
Taking an opportunity mid week I launched for an afternoon session on the high tide, the day before the spring tide. The wind settled beautifully for an amazing evening on the Gamtoos! 😀

Using a five-inch mermaid's tail soft plastic on a Trophy Tails 1/2oz boat Keel Jig Head, I managed to land two Dusky Kob of 62cm and 52cm and unfortunately dropped a third right at the boat. It's fantastic to be back on the river and sharing these moments with you all! 😀

There is no doubt whatsoever that our once abundant fish stocks are under threat from overfishing and negative environmental impacts. As you improve in your success and your catch rate improves...give a little back as credit for the next BIG ONE! Limit your catch, don't catch your limit...catch n release! :-)

If you enjoy my content and have any questions, comment or suggestions to add...I would greatly appreciate your input. Also, a SUBSCRIBE would be greatly appreciated!! :-)


Tight Lines
Brett Harris
[email protected]
+27(0)834125316

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11/07/2026

Dillan Bruce Lee
"A white trophy tails bucktail jig getting the job done this morning also first grunter iv caught on a bucktail jig"

03/07/2026

Trophy Tails Hand Tied Custom Bucktails...
Another assorted batch of custom pattern bucktails heading out to tease some strikes!

02/07/2026

Order of custom pattern Purple Headed gems going to Swartkops Estuary to tease a few tight lines!

29/06/2026

Trophy Tails Hand Tied Quality Bucktails

Quintus ordered some 20 x Bucktails in 2oz, 1.5oz, 1/2oz and 3/8oz in assorted patterns! 😀

The very next weekend...this is the feedback recieved! 😀

"[06/24, 08:33] It works😊 I can not thank you enough. You have honestly made this dads year Brett! 1/2 bucktail"

Pop me a WhatsApp or email if you are after quality hand bucktail jigs at realistic prices! 😀

05/06/2026

Trophy Tails, hand-made Bucktail Jigs...they seem to work!

05/06/2026

Trophy Tails, hand-made Bucktail Jigs...they seem to work!