Transkei - Coffee Bay/HITW

[hrogers]

Hi UA - I hope I can get some information of the Transkei area.
I've been at Hole in the Wall - Coffee Bay and Mtata river.
I'm planning to go again in May - June. I've noticed that there is another river just below the HITW - Called Mpako river.
Have any of our anglers been to that river ? Is there any roads to that river ?
Is it save in that area and how is the fishing in that Area ?
Thanks
Henry

[REEFMAN]

Sent you an E-mail Henry.

[ianf]

Just heard yesterday that I will be able to go on our annual men's trip down to Hole in the Wall in June. It is a stunning place, safer than most of JHB, provided you are not completely foolish.
There are some great fishing spots that offer a large variety for different types of rock and surf fishing, from light tackle to serious bring out the big rods stuff.
My opinion is to go with someone who knows the area, and understands how to fish that part of the coast. There is nothing to beat local knowledge.  Use a local gillie (not just the first kid who offers to carry your bag).

[roban]

So true

 

Just heard yesterday that I will be able to go on our annual men's trip down to Hole in the Wall in June. It is a stunning place, safer than most of JHB, provided you are not completely foolish.
There are some great fishing spots that offer a large variety for different types of rock and surf fishing, from light tackle to serious bring out the big rods stuff.
My opinion is to go with someone who knows the area, and understands how to fish that part of the coast. There is nothing to beat local knowledge.  Use a local gillie (not just the first kid who offers to carry your bag).

[hrogers]

Thanks for all the info ! I did used an Gillie when I was at the Transkei.
 I guess i will do it again even if it is just to look after the vehicle
Thanks Reefs for the PDF file of the Transkei - and  all the coordinates,
Did any of our anglers ever try to catch any fish between these 2 rocks (cliff) in the Transkei ? It look a bit dangerous
Attached is the photo of the place

[Spieks]

Beautiful place! Never fished that hole from there, you can fish it from the queen. About 20 to 30m drop off.....! I don't recommend it , there are lots of "safer" spots to fish.

[hrogers]

I agree, the fish from the Queen can be dangerous. I've been there before and i realized that when it's crowded it get more dangerous. I will also recommend to look for a safer place.
Photo of the Queens

[ianf]

If you don't like the crowds, try Black Rock, which is the point about 3 km north of the Queen

[Spieks]

Hlongwane is a very nice spot and if the fish are there it is  bonus! They normally are.....!  Iv'e attached a "Permit" form and a pic......!

[hrogers]

Thanks for the application form - if I decided to go that (Hlongwane) way where or to whom must I submit the form ?

[Spieks]

bongeka.mvakade@dedea.gov.za she helped me last year. Be sure to have a fishing permit as she will need a copy along with the completed form. This sounds like a lot of  but rather have a drive permit than getting caught with your pants on your knees.

[hrogers]

Thanks a million Spieks
Henry

[Spieks]

Your welcome.