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Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #180 on:** December 24, 2016, 09:27:57 AM »

Had a torrid few days at sea before yesterday losing two very nice fish after massive runs with the hooks pulling on consecutive days. Some good fish around but the fish have been feeding only for an hour or so on the high tide and if you miss that window its all over. Yesterday I predicted the bite for around 10am and we hooked up exactly then with a very nice fish that came back at the boat underwater with slack line even on the plane. Thought we had dropped another and was about to throw my toys when we came tight again and released a very good 600lb Blue after 40 min. Some class fish out there as we had another come up on the shotgun shortly after the first that simply turned away and cruised on the surface. Estimated same size as the one we released. Pity the weather is looking dog for the next week so will have to force out when we can.

Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #181 on:** January 09, 2017, 04:02:27 PM »

Report Thursday last week:

ha ha Murphy's law! Packed up the boat yesterday expecting the westerly to have buggered the water only to wake early this morning and see a totally different picture on the current map. Took Rampage out and found unbelievable water over 27 degrees with good bait in the water column and of course there were some fish too. Not boiling but life, Squidlips released a small blue early and we saw a small ski drop a fish before getting hooked up mid day on a spectacular fish that did a massive run before going down deep. Unfortunately it got tail wrapped and after an hour of planing we got her up again. Too late to revive her so she got loaded and weighed in at 525 lbs. Awesome day on the water at last. Out again tomorrow so we will see....

Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #182 on:** January 09, 2017, 04:03:56 PM »

Friday lasts report:

Another action packed morning on Rampage. Double on Dorado before sun came out and while resetting got hammered by a black which came unbuttoned after a good run. Went tight at 9 on a fiesty small blue that gave us a show close up before disappearing into distance. Bad luck with second tail wrap in two days. Took a dip to swim it back to the boat when it came unstuck next to the boat. Long effort on revival on snooter before it released itself prematurely. Did our best and hope it survived. [/size]Westerly came busting through at 11 and destroyed the magic conditions. What can say two days of tossir weather ahead[/color]

Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #183 on:** March 10, 2017, 06:51:41 PM »

Been out of the loop for a while with some heavy family commitments so fishing has taken a back seat.
Was great to get a call from Mick to do two days fishing and just get away for a while. Quick fire strike to R Bay by plane and quick trip to harbour to drop the gear and we were on water early Tuesday on a magnificent day. Plenty bait birds skippies tuna dolphins crabs rays you name it but nothing till 3pm. Just when you think its dead - bam! Thanks for coming.
Great acrobat and nice long run...yeah too good.
Dropped another cooker on Wednesday that also gave us a great show before coming off after a good run. - Thats billfishing and why we love it.
Mick has now caught a spear, sail,blue and black and needs to come back November to finish the set with a stripe.
Always a pleasure fishing with him.
Back in J Bay and looking for another window...

L Hooker · « **Reply #184 on:** March 13, 2017, 10:44:26 AM »

Congrats on the catches thanks for the feedback

Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #185 on:** October 04, 2017, 02:51:09 PM »

Wow feels like an eternity since I last posted a report on fishing. Didnt go anywhere for the winter so its been too long without wetting the scales.

Fortunately we will be up at Inhassoro in two weeks to fish on a small ski for some blacks.

Be fishing with good mate Deon Auby and hoping for some good weather. See the fishing has been somewhat slow at Baz for the last few weeks with the odd black here and there. Spoke to Duarte and he confirmed that the water was not so good and the bait scarce. Hopefully the conditions will improve before we get there.

Anyways just checking in and confirming I will be back in Richards Bay mid November fishing on Wave Walker. Probably my last season up there as I will be sailing a 64ft yacht around the world fishing from end next year if all goes to plan. Have set up a facebook page called Nexus Offshore Adventures and will document the build and trip as it unfolds. Check it out, like and follow..

Till the the first reports stand by, wont be long now!

Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #186 on:** November 06, 2017, 12:18:36 PM »

Two blues released off Richards Bay on Saturday with another two dropped. First Blues released at the OET at Sodwana - the girls have arrived. Leave for R Bay next week.

Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #187 on:** November 22, 2017, 09:15:44 PM »

Back in da office! 0-1 lost a Blue and 1-1 release on Stripe. Late start after the early blow but snuck out between the two fronts and had some fun. Had to go very deep as water cold and off colour but glad to have connected. Early exit as the next front arrived but job done. Piddling down and blowing again..

REEFMAN · « **Reply #188 on:** November 23, 2017, 06:45:13 AM »

HooknCook · « **Reply #189 on:** November 23, 2017, 04:22:24 PM »

Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #190 on:** November 25, 2017, 04:20:06 AM »

Great day out on the water on Rampage yesterday raising 3 and releasing a Blue and a stripe. Water is pushing in nicely and the fish is coming on big time. Good stripes up at Sodwana with doubles being reported. Had two fish under the boat while fighting the first stripe! Weather still very unsettled but looking like a cracker season!

Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #191 on:** November 27, 2017, 04:21:22 PM »

Nother flag but "only" a Spearfish with a couple of Dorado and a Wahoo to get the species count up. Pearler day but out for tomorrow. One other Blue came out on a slow day before the weather.

Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #192 on:** December 02, 2017, 07:37:16 PM »

Rack up another one for RMC ! Nother Stripe for Neels making it 5 for the last 4 outings. Weather was less than friendly but at least we had a half day out there.

HooknCook · « **Reply #193 on:** December 03, 2017, 11:04:41 AM »

Well done!! What is the water temperature sitting at off RB?

Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #194 on:** December 06, 2017, 04:51:50 AM »

25/26 C

Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #195 on:** December 06, 2017, 04:56:03 AM »

Very early departure followed by a hiccup that saw us having to return to port and swop boats onto Rampage and start again. Eventually got out in rain and heavy conditions that were not pleasant. Fortunately things calmed down and cleared later and as the sea settled we had some action. Always good to have Mick on board and glad to keep our run going over the years. Mick was looking for a stripe to catch 5 of the 6 Billfish available on our coast. Proud that this was achieved[/size] today and all his fish have been caught with Reel Magic Charters( Stripe, Spear, Sail, Black, Blue), making him one of a handful of anglers to achieve this and all with one skipper.
Released a stripe after mid day and then had an hour over the high tide where we dropped a double of what I suspect were Spearfish. Worked the area and landed one shortly after. Micks second with us and rounding off a good day after a rocky start. Many thanks to Deon Auby for allowing us to use his boat at short notice. Much appreciated D! looking forward to fishing with you next week!![/font]

Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #196 on:** December 12, 2017, 06:32:12 AM »

Been a torrid two days of rain and rough conditions interspersed with a run of boat issues that would deter the most determined fisherman out there. Thankfully we managed to hold it together somehow. Thanks Mick for your patience and understanding....[/size]Managed another Blue of 360lbs which unfortunately tail wrapped and died on us on Thursday. Also dropped a Stripe that did its rounds on the teaser, left the swim bait and bashed the longs before coming off after a short run. Yesterday we worked the same area but with water temp going down through the day we suspected the water had been disturbed by the South West on Wed/Thurs and proved so on the SST map. Unfortunately these images are only loaded a day later or one could have changed the plan. Ended a great run of six days of a bill or more a day.
Still waiting patiently for the current to push down all the way and bring the fish down properly,[/color]

Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #197 on:** December 19, 2017, 07:45:10 AM »

Been a long week of drought due to the water temp drop and off color water since last Friday week. Did a few trips with no results for all boats. Water pushed down on Sunday and the fish started to turn on again. Dropped a fish on Sunday then had a bit of a mare yesterday losing a bunch that didn't stay buttoned. Super thankful when the 5th fish stayed the distance. Was feeling the pressure of a second days charter without result.

Current came down solid yesterday and the bite was on on the tide late afternoon. Hoping the south of today doesn't disturb a good thing. Should be out again tomorrow so we will soon see.

Congrats Jaco on your first marlin. RMC making dreams come true!

Reel Magic Charters · « **Reply #198 on:** December 20, 2017, 08:04:00 PM »

Late launch today due to clients driving from Sodwana so only got out to the 100m line at 7.30. Raised a Spearfish that tried its best to get hooked but failed miserably. Lucky for him no dentist bill.

Hooked up and released another Stripey at 9.00 and then had a slow mid day as the wind dropped and the sea went millpond. Had to be back early for a flight so worked back to harbour and raised a Blue that crashed the short right and jumped at the boat spitting the lure. Been a struggle with them the last two days while the Stripes have been sticking. Normally the other way around??

Crazy game

tkei · « **Reply #199 on:** December 20, 2017, 10:11:46 PM »

Nice going. Well done. At least something is sticking . Really sucks when nothing does.