i wouldnt bring a rod with me, u should be able 2 pick a rod 4 cheap as u get around 11 rand to the euro. as for were 2 fish the 1st few days there u could ask at your hotel and were 2 buy your rod and reel.
as for fishing at nigth, dont do it.
to dangerous to be out when it gets dark.
should have lovely weather there 2 as its there summer now.
enjoy and let me now how you get on