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FISHING IN GANSBAAI
In spite of the developing tourism industry, the fishing industry is still the economical heartbeat of Gansbaai. The fleet of fishing boats and the fishmeal factory in the harbour employ a substantial number of people. Locals call the occasional typical smell from the factory the "smell of money". The 3 abalone farms, just outside of Gansbaai, immediately on the shores of Gansbaai, produce this traditional culinary delight in large quantitities for the Asian market. Gansbaai is an excellent fishing spot for the outdoor enthusiast. Gansbaai also boasts with two fishing harbours - namely the Gansbaai and Kleinbaai harbours that is ideal for boat launches. There is also a launching site in Franskraal, situated 4 km outside of the Gansbaai Town Centre. Good fishing spots like the "Plaat" in Walker Bay Nature Reserve, right next to De Kelders; Franskraal and the Uilenkraal Estuary, as well as the long sandy beaches of Pearly Beach are very popular. A new edition is also the Walker Bay Fishing Trail that lies in the Walker Bay Nature Reserve and gives access to popular angling sites along this stretch of coast, such as Die Polle, Sopiesklip, Groot Duifklip and Klein Duifklip. A variety of marine fish are found along this coastline, including kabeljou, steenbras and the sought-after galjoen. Popular bait options include red bait, white mussel, prawn and seaworm.
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