Ponta do Ouro.

[Styx]

I am leaving for Kosi Bay on Sunday 18 November 2012. Then on monday morning we will cross over into Mozambique and set up shop at Coco Rico resort in Ponta do Ouro. Monday will be spent sorting out fishing licenses, launch permits and boats and tackle with the first serious trip planned for Tuesday.

We will be fishing for the whole week and return on Saturday or Sunday. My fishing mate had to cancel as his 2 year old laaitie broke his leg last week. In the group there will be 3 boats and 5 jetski's. I'm taking my camera and laptop along and the plan is to post regular fishing reports, provided we don't blank.

I'm planning on trolling, popping and live-bait fishing. I might even try my hand at jigging. I've spent the last 2 months getting my gear together and failure will not be due to a lack of preparation.

I also plan to make more use of strips when trolling my konas and will also troll with livies. Also I need to get myself a sizeable shark. With all the plans and ideas I have I just hope I get enough time on the water.

I have plenty waypoints and a new Airmar P66 transducer on my fishfinder.

In short I am READY! Please hold your thumbs.

[John F]

Please note that jigging is NOT allowed in Ponta. You may be fined and/or have your gear confiscated.

[super_daav]

Oelof nice stuff!! I am off to Milli on Tuesday next week until the Sunday. Not nearly as prepared but hoping we can get some good fishing in!
 
Tight lines!

[Styx]

@ John F

Am I correct in thinking that the Marine Protected Area extends east from the beach for 3 nautical miles? If so, is jigging and bottom fishing allowed if further than 3 nm's out? If correct, how will I prove that I did not catch inside the MPA.

I do not want to get in any trouble with the authorities.

Thanks

[John F]

Yes, 3 nm is the limit. No way to prove you got those out of the MPA limits. So if you beach with any bottoms or jigging gear, they can klap you.

Guess it's the same as in iSimangaliso!?

[Styx]

Ag well, I'll do the bottoms and jigging when I get back. I hope the couta is running, I've never caught one.


  I just had a bad thought. Does this also mean I won't be able to drop my yozuri's to collect livebait???

[Happy Dog]

Yazuri no problem. Would advise  staying away from bottoms completely. They can be very difficult about bottom fish. If you want a good gillie up there let me know will Pm  you his tel no and can phone to arrange  to meet you there.

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Good luck oelof hope you have a magic trip. If you want to catch a big shark there are plenty off Durban you are more than welcome to help yourself, they even come looking for you.

[Prego]

For that big shark drop a bait at pinnacle reef and hold tight

 

[Happy Dog]

Tight lines. Agree with prego catch a bonnie, send him swimming at the pinnacles and hold tight. Good time to learn to water ski behind a jetski.There are some big boys there.

[Happy Dog]

oelof how was the trip?

[Styx]

I had a great trip Happy Dog. I think I may have ended up with your ghillie.

I will do a detailed report later today on the trip, I just need to get everybody working at full steam again.

[Happy Dog]

was his name Paul?