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OFFSHORE ANGLING => Offshore Fishing Reports => Topic started by: lebaka on October 29, 2013, 02:29:07 PM
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We set off Thursday morning with Cashew Bay Lodge Inhassoro being our destination, after stopping at the garage before the border to sort out some forex we breezed through the border however the local law insisted we remove the boat cover to snoop around(and on our return).
After not being able to get hold of the honey pot we pushed a bit further and overnight and Sunset Beach Lodge in Chidenguele had a good supper and one or two cold brandies before heading off to bed
we set off the next morning at 5 am and arrived in inhassoro later the day meeting Derek and Wendy at their lodge they were quick to have their staff carry all tackle etc. off the boat while we enjoyed a few :2m:
We were there to fish the Johny Harel Memorial Billfish Competition which started the Sunday and with the weather not looking ideal for the week ahead we decided to fish on Saturday just to make sure everything is ok for the week ahead.
On Saturday we ran to 25 mile reef to do a bit of game fishing and caught a few tuna and couta,we then took a turn out to the deep and hooked into a decent dorrie which Arno landed (his first sea fish ever caught)
as for the comp we did not do all that well, not being able to land any bills but we did manage some proper strikes on konas and the other on a live yellow fin of +- 7kg which both did not stick and a few other screaming runs on konas that where dropped just as quick as they took off.
All in all it was a massive learning curve for us as this was our first real attempt at bill fishing but at least we caught some good by catch.
baz is an amazing place to fish and the sea life is astounding with bait balls busting all over the place/turtles/dolphins and whales all over the place we even had two sharks hooked up till next to the boat one took a rapala and the other a kona
the run from Inhassoro to around baz point is about a 25km run the bay can be as flat as a mirror or the total opposite, we experienced both
Fuel wise we used an average of 9 cans a day thanks to Wendy for making daily fuel runs for us while we at sea
A big thanks to Derek from Cashew Bay for looking after us so well we roped Derek into crewing for us as we would have only been a crew of 3 and not to forget Wendy who packed our boat packs and made sure we had snacks and cold beverages ready for us when we got back from a long days fishing, the daily fuel runs, fresh sashimi and sushi the list goes on and on
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sorting out some forex
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the Moambo rd
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refueling
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almost there
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the last pot hole infested 50 kms
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again narrow little road with trucks screaming past
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we have arrived
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view from the front of the lodge
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at sea at last
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baz island
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derek from cashewbay lodge who we roped in to crew
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22 kilo dorrie "released" into the hatch
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mmm rough launch gotta watch those sets :crzy
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arno with a good bull dorrie caught on a ilander (tx shag)
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11 kilo barracuda gave them to the lodge staff
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fresh sushi tx wendy
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halfbeak prep we smuggled some home :creep:
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jampacked waiting for the tide
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24 kilo barracuda caught on a demon tackle jet head
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baz bait balls busting all over the place
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the johnny's made a few visits as well hooked 2 one on a kona and one on a rappie and where taxed a good few times
http://www.cashewbay.com/ (http://www.cashewbay.com/)
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Loved the report! Thanks for posting. (clap) Have some :+ cred:
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:corrct:Lekka report, looks like a nice place, how much did the bull dollie weigh, it looks bigger than the one in the hatch??
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:corrct:Lekka report, looks like a nice place, how much did the bull dollie weigh, it looks bigger than the one in the hatch??
same one as in the hatch 22kg
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Beautiful place and awesome catches thanks for the report. :rck" :+ cred: . One question is that electric fence in the front of the lodge (on the green slope)
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Lekker report Gary pity about the Billfish but that will come with time. One of the boats in the fleet for the same comp tried for 15 years before he got one recently, think the boats name is Dream Catcher.........obviously does not spend enough time on :ult: to learn from our pro's :hehe:
Glad you got a chance to visit and fish one of the most beautiful places in Moz and my favourite :envy
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Awesome report Lebs (clap) have some :+ cred:
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Lekker report Gary pity about the Billfish but that will come with time. One of the boats in the fleet for the same comp tried for 15 years before he got one recently, think the boats name is Dream Catcher.........obviously does not spend enough time on :ult: to learn from our pro's :hehe:
Glad you got a chance to visit and fish one of the most beautiful places in Moz and my favourite :envy
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Agreed, time on the water and they will come, the only advice I could give is to make sure the drag is set correctly to 30% of the line# ............. with sharp hooks one is going to stick sooner or later!! :rck"
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Great report lebaka! :clfoto: :envy :+ cred:
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Great report!! Sommer makes me lus to pack up my stuff and go fish!
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and for the record not a single bribe paid :happ:
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Gary did u guys get stopped and hassled a lot ?
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Beautiful place and awesome catches thanks for the report. :rck" :+ cred: . One question is that electric fence in the front of the lodge (on the green slope)
jip it is but most have been removed the local fishermen steal the stainless steel wire for bite traces
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Gary did u guys get stopped and hassled a lot ?
we were only stopped once they checked license etc and we moved on, at the border they did pull us over going in and out removed boat cover and looked around
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Great report and pics, thanks for sharing. :+ cred:
See you took the Moamba dirt rod bypassing Maputu, was it in good condition? Last time I took it, it was a bit rough and sinkplaat, Brackets on t-top rattled loose.
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Fantastic report lebaca thanks for the feed back it makes us all jealous but good to see some good sized fish coming out!!! (clap) :resp: :+ cred:
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Nice report thank you, can not believe my mates are up there as well :shk ?
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Great report and pics Lebaka! Glad you enjoyed Cashewbay , Derek and Wendy are fantastic people and wonderful hosts!! (clap) Now I really cant wait for my 17 day trip there next year in April.
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great report glad you got some fish, my son leaves for Baz tomorrow for 10 days, fishing the Mozambique Tours marlin comp. :envy
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:tkx: Gary for a great report. Was good to have you guys at the lodge, good people and a great boat to fish off.
There were 11 boats in the tournament of which only 4 landed billfish. Mostly on live bait, YFT was best. Lots of fish hooked but not landed and a few taxed.
A total of 10 Marlin and only one saily.
Weather was a bit up and down, water a bit cold @ 23C, should get better over the next month
There have been a few good fish caught over the last 2 weeks, 1100LB (GRANDE) and a few of 800LBs and over, that I know of.
At least the game fishing was quite good with 6 species, Dorrie, Wahoo, King Mac, YFT (three on at the same time) Baracuda....
Hope to see you back next year ...with a few teams :hehe:
Back in SA for a few weeks to get supplies and then back in Moz. The drive was fine, no hassles on the road. Left late @ 09H00 and was in PTA by 1H00 in the morning. Drove through Maputo and not the short cut with all the rain about.
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Only 23c?? :shk
Is the border already open 24hrs CB?
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Only 23c?? :shk
Is the border already open 24hrs CB?
jip only found 24c once :-(
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Hi Paulo , Just spoke to Derek and the border is open till 10pm currently.
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Thanks Shaun, good to know, will it be open 24hrs again in December?
Gary did you guys have a NE most of the time you were there?
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It was open last Dec 24hrs , so I would presume it will be the same this year too.
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Stunning report guys! Derek & Wendy are awesome hosts and Cashewbay is a very special lodge! Definitely one of my favourite places!!!!!
Oh yes, the fishing can also be MIND-BLOWING!!!!!!!
Cheers, RB
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Awesome report :envy . And :+ cred: for a great report.