Four major alien fish species decimate the waterways of Bonnievale area and surrounds. A recent invite backed by video of Carp underfoot in clear Breede River water prompted a visit.
I complied.
There are multiple ways of reaching Bonnie.
When you do, however, take care - she might just steal your heart.
Accommodation at an old farm house included scenery fit for fiction.
The sound of breaching fish at night lulls the weary heart to sleep.
Mina "Nevermind" BBQ Cat - ever present - monitors all household activities including disciplinary actions against Enzo.
Enzo the Dwarskersbos mutt.
Humble keeper of the grounds.
Compassionate companion.
View from the slip at the inlet of an irrigation dam meters away from the house.
A stiff Brew of Moer in hand and a Bow along side, straight on to the canoe at dawn.
Bowfishing paradise.
Parts of the dam edge is also accessible by foot and provides more patrol options.
Mainly, Carp in 2 variants, Sharptooth Catfish, Bluegill and Common (Nortern strain) Largemouth Bass flourish here while they should not.
Nock on boys! Kill 'em all!
The River runs through... and in turn offers many more options beyond the irrigation dam.
Establishing Bowfish Camp.
A trail along the bank leads to several beaches to Bow Fish from.
This is a good patrol from camp.
My Host overseeing the Inaugural Fire Pit Burn.
The last remaining populations of Breede River Redfin are solely found in the upper reaches of the Bainskloof pools, a tributary to the Breede 130 km upstream.
Best observed by snorkle and mask.
By the hand of Man's own greed Carp, Catfish, Bluegill and Bass are their main eradicators.
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