Author Topic: Shelly beach UA fishing report (Read 12191 times)

isivuba · « **on:** December 19, 2013, 08:47:37 AM »

It all started with a Pm from Shaun inviting me to join him and Mark(Bwana) for a mini fishing social at Shelly beach. I grabbed this opportunity with excitement and would latter found out that this would turn into an epic trip of a lifetime.

This is what greeted me the following morning at Shelly beach ski boat club (see pic)

I was greeted at about 05h00 with a hub of excitement as the charter boys where getting there rigs shorted with engines being warmed up and fishermen getting the gear sorted. Scouse African was all ready to go and stood proud waiting for one of those huge tractors to hitch here and tow here to the waters edge.
The launch through the surf was a breeze for Shaun and only once past the backline did he mention that his hand where shaking and I'm sure most skipper that surf launch share the same feeling.

So a course was plotted North and a colourline was found just off the backline (see pic)

Then it was Mark's turn and let me tell you this guys has heeps of knowledge and talent. While sharing some of his secrets his showed us what lures he used and how he sets a Darodo spread

Mark show us some of his secrets

Mark setting the spread

After what seemed a lifetime (about 45 min) all hell broke loose on the boat with the shotgun going off and reel screaming. The guys then shouted to me and said I will take this one and with adrenalin surging I took the rod and could feel that there was something big on the end of the line. Thanks to Marks coaching and support I landed the first Dorado on Scouse African and Mark you are a machine.

The first Dorrie on the boat (thanks for that Shaun)

After a couple of runs up and down the coast we decided it was time to go deep for some jigging. As I have never jigged in my life Mark once again showed us how to attache a jigging lure and also show us how to do "PR"knot. Just let me say on land most of us would find this knot a hand full but Mark just whip his bobin and in a flash the knot was made.

Mark tying a PR knot

With the current being very fast and jigging for about an hour with no luck we then decided to go chum for tuna Bawana style.

Mark showing us step for step how you chum for tuna.

We did not have to wait long and the first reel screamed as it someone payed it to scream and then the revving and groaning began.

Shaun took this one and you can see the bend in his rod and pressure in his face while Mark close by re-assuring him.

isivuba · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2013, 09:00:17 AM »

With and exhausted skipper and excitement in the air Shaun managed to boat the bus of a tuna

and the circle hook was place just were they where intended to be right in the corner of the mouth.

Then the fun never stopped with mussels aching and myself and Shaun being taxed twice I manged to land this beaut

Two very happy anglers

Then is was Marks turn and what impressed me about this guys is he said "boys we have enough fish lets through this one back" and with out even thinking this fish was set free to fight another day. Huge respect for Mark for doing this.

Mark hooking into a "jonny"on such light tackle and boy this set up is freaking strong.

Man what an awesome day this was with good UA friends and knowledge passed down to me that will go with me forever.

Shaun and Mark you guys Rock and thanks once again for a trip of a life time.

lebaka · « **Reply #2 on:** December 19, 2013, 09:12:24 AM »

lekker report

jaenswart · « **Reply #3 on:** December 19, 2013, 09:14:58 AM »

great report....cant wait to taste that sashimi

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2013, 09:23:51 AM »

Nice one chaps...

well done .

Lichia amia · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2013, 09:27:08 AM »

Nice one Chaps

Shaun17 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2013, 09:28:58 AM »

Awesome report Mike!!! Little tied up at the moment but will add my 5c later

REEFMAN · « **Reply #7 on:** December 19, 2013, 09:29:18 AM »

Well done guys! Awesome stuff seeing an

plan come together!

Prego · « **Reply #8 on:** December 19, 2013, 09:30:08 AM »

Nice guys, well done once again

Half-Pint · « **Reply #9 on:** December 19, 2013, 09:45:32 AM »

Awesome stuff guys! Dam I wish I was still down there

iNdlovu · « **Reply #10 on:** December 19, 2013, 09:52:40 AM »

Great report Mike, thanks for all the pics and well done to yourself, Shaun and Mark. What a day

Homie · « **Reply #11 on:** December 19, 2013, 10:02:44 AM »

Absolutely amazing !!!

Nice one chaps ! Im sure the sashimi was awesome !

John F · « **Reply #12 on:** December 19, 2013, 10:09:01 AM »

guys!

Umpa Lumpa · « **Reply #13 on:** December 19, 2013, 10:09:23 AM »

Excellent repot Mike, welll done to Shaun and Bwana and yourself, top quality fishing and results.or

dugong · « **Reply #14 on:** December 19, 2013, 10:12:38 AM »

Nice report - nice fish!!

Corks · « **Reply #15 on:** December 19, 2013, 10:20:55 AM »

Great report Mike, looks like great fun was had by all.

Hammer · « **Reply #16 on:** December 19, 2013, 10:26:07 AM »

Great report Mike, you Shaun and Mark had a great day on the water.

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gavin erwin · « **Reply #17 on:** December 19, 2013, 10:31:28 AM »

Fantastic fish guys!!!

Nakkie · « **Reply #18 on:** December 19, 2013, 11:15:21 AM »

O oh, I feel it coming. Yip, it's coming, wait for it... Wait for it......
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Weldone gents!!!

Mike, Shaun and Mark. Glad to see that you guys got stuck into some serious fish!!!

Ps, my

is getting worse and worse....

Chigger · « **Reply #19 on:** December 19, 2013, 11:27:08 AM »

Well done boys, nice report. I hear there are some size tuna coming out at Protea banks.