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OFFSHORE ANGLING => Offshore Fishing Reports => Topic started by: Lenny on February 21, 2014, 11:43:21 AM
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So like most of you guys seen the Tail has been thick , at times , and then pulling a disappearing act every now and then .
I could give a long report but will post a link with some really good Video footage on [ look at the last couple of seconds the fish swirling under the hooked one ]
on Tuesday 5:30 we gathered in the Harbour , was a bit sceptical about the Weather and a big sea , with a full moon . Needless to say , Got of the Trailer , into the water onto the boat , hier gaan ons ! Plan was to get a couple of tail , for the Braai , and get a couple for Livebaits for Marlin , we saw the water was really green and bad , we steamed further up to a massive current line , and WALLA , in the blue water pappie . we put out couple of Raps , and a Feather , but quikly ditched the trolling , we spotted a bouy with some float debris , sneaked up on it . popper , jigs NADA .
When we left the harbour , there was some big swell , the swell became bigger and bigger up , lekker knopperig , Even Niel the Skipper said its bigger that they thought it would be , we were only 4 boats out . one Commercial , atthe 12 mile and Rusvic , we never saw them , mght have been in the shallows .
Any way back to fishing , we went past 2 Tjokka boats out on the bank , to a Commercial , they were on the fish , shot for shot . They called us over and we got up close to them , first drop VASSSSSSS , this must have been the biggest fish , I had my hands full keeping him of the bottom , but lost the fish , next drop VAS , next drop VAS we had triple ups , galore , until Tally was full , now anybody thatr has experianced a Loop like this knows , its hard work . Chris saw a Bill fish at the back of the boat , the guys sprang into action I supplied the live Tail bail , out on a Ballon ,Ballon pops , round two , the next moment the reel speeds off butit was a tax man .
We picked up , and trolled for a couple of hours, Konas , one with a Bird , had teazers out , the works , agian Johan saw somethng on the surface , and we mad a couple of turns , notting , we went South , along the contours , basicly as we turned to start a troll back home , BAM !!!!!!!!! out rigger on my side pops ZZzzzzzZzzZZZZZzzz Niel Grab the rod , and the fish Jumps Dorado , and a bg one at that . land the fish safely , and then all hell breaks loose on deck , Dorado go APE when the on deck .
Anyways guy not one for long stories , but have a look the detailed full report by the Skipper . and GOPRO on Geelstert.com .
Massive thanks to Neil / Chris and Johan , they might come across this thread , if they are not out fishing !
the best thing about a good days fishing , is when you come of the ocean , then theres no tension , just chilling . :nobs:
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(clap) Great report, Lenny. See you soon.
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Good sized fish , I just have pics of these two babies , shame . It was a long day , and we just of loaded the first 10 of the 40 we had on The boat . The biggest fish of the day , had three lashes on both sides of his body , Johan said thats its a Marlin bill , that gave him a Skrik , They [Chris Niel and johan had a chat about size of livebait ,and ths was strange to them , and they said well look size does not matter ]
Look I am not bill fisherman , hats of to the guys that spend small fortunes , to do so , you are very blessed !
Pretty keen do another yellowtial/MArlin trip before season ends .
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Lekker report Lenny!
How's that snooooze on the water?! :hehe: Net so bietjie mooeeeg!
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Lekker report Lenny!
How's that snooooze on the water?! :hehe: Net so bietjie mooeeeg!
Best power nap ever !
And my Alarm was the Dorado Strike , that got me awake . :sreel:
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Awesome stuff shot for the report!!
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Niel got a big Blue MArlin yesterday .
and more BUS yellowtial...
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The size of the Yellowtail that are coming out is unbelievable and there were some Yellowfin Tuna in the mix as well. :win:
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Well done Lenny. :rck"
Still hoping to make it to struis for the long weekend. Accomodation is a challenge though. Apparently theres some fishing comp on and almost all nice places fully booked. Gonna keep on trying though.
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Thanks for the report, pics and video Lenny well done on the tail on jig great fun bet its got you hooked w;k
:resp: to you