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John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« on: October 02, 2010, 12:25:36 PM »
Guys,
I just had confirmation that I'll be in the Primeiras and Segundas islands (northern Mozambique, offshore Angoche) from 7-20 Oct doing a coral reef survey. We'll be living and diving off a 45 ft cat, hopping from one to the next island.

These islands (10), are located 7-10 nm from the mainland. Within "spitting" distance, one is in 500 m of water. So this is billfish, GT, wahoo, dorado, etc country!  fshg

Apart from all the diving and researching I'll try to do as much fishing as possible :fshstry !!! I'll take a trolling rig (50 lb and lots of my DIY lures) and a spinning/jigging rig (150 g Kingfisher poseidon rod with a Daiwa BG60 with braid) for light jigging and spooning...

I know I won't have internet connection but will try to keep you guys updated via my blackberry...

So watch this space!

Cheers

PS:oh yes... I'll get paid to do it! w;k w;k
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2010, 01:58:53 PM »
Enjoy. Take lots of pics please. You  :geet  :unhap
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2010, 02:23:00 PM »
Quote from: John F on October 02, 2010, 12:25:36 PM
Guys,
I just had confirmation that I'll be in the Primeiras and Segundas islands (northern Mozambique, offshore Angoche) from 7-20 Oct doing a coral reef survey. We'll be leaving and diving off a 45 ft cat, hopping from one to the next island.

These islands (10), are located 7-10 nm from the mainland. Within "spitting" distance, one is in 500 m of water. So this is billfish, GT, wahoo, dorado, etc country!  fshg

Apart from all the diving and researching I'll try to do as much fishing as possible :fshstry !!! I'll take a trolling rig (50 lb and lots of my DIY lures) and a spinning/jigging rig (150 g Kingfisher poseidon rod with a Daiwa BG60 with braid) for light jigging and spooning...

I know I won't have internet connection but will try to keep you guys updated via my blackberry...

So watch this space!

Cheers

PS:oh yes... I'll get paid to do it! w;k w;k

Hating you right now, the only reason I am not writing you of as a friend is because of walla and halbeak supplies!!!
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2010, 02:47:47 PM »
Damn John, you must have the best job EVER!! Enjoy it and please take lots of photos. Tight lines.
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2010, 03:17:18 PM »
Quote from: shagnrelease on October 02, 2010, 02:23:00 PM
Hating you right now, the only reason I am not writing you of as a friend is because of walla and halbeak supplies!!!


@ Shag  :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:
Remember that pic of 1000's of wala-wala hanging and dryin,g I posted some time ago? Well this is the same place! I'll try to bring some bring some for you. So by the GT challenge you'll have both walas and halfbeak... no excuses not to get the big ones!

@SAFish and Rustic
Thanks gents... I will take zillion of pics...

Will try and keep a diary here... not sure about posting pics...
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2010, 11:45:12 PM »
Cheers guys...
 Finished packing... Must be @ airport at 06:30 am...
Off to bed now.
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2010, 11:52:39 PM »
Ciao John F,

you lucky b@s%&&$!!!
have a safe trip...enjoy the time there
last (long)weekend I have spotted some of "your" turtles at Ponta...they start to arrive at the beach...I saw quite a few on the shore break trying to reach land at the end of the day

hope you have nice dives and we are waiting for your fishing report

cheers,
p
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2010, 07:48:43 AM »
Thanks bro... In the plane now ready for take off! Here we go!
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2010, 07:51:51 AM »
enjoy!!
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2010, 12:51:01 AM »
Day 1 report:

The trip from Maputo to Angoche went on ok with a relatively smooth flight to Nampula that too about 2 h and a drive to Angoche of 2 h 30 min.

Apart from the travelling the rest of the day was spent on planning and sorting equipment, etc. No fishing whatsoever!

Wind's a bit strong so we spending the night in Angoche and will sail to the islands very early (4  am).

First dive is scheduled for 7:30 am
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2010, 01:23:17 AM »
I can only dream!
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2010, 08:27:00 AM »
Man that sounds amazing!! Thinking nasty thoughts in my jealous rage!
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2010, 10:41:36 AM »
Day 2 & 3 Report

We went to Mafamede Is. and could not  work. Strong SE winds lifted sediments and the vis is 1 m. We decided to move south and spent the night in Ndjovo is. Had 2 rods out in the way. One with a blue/white pulsator wahoo exciter and the other with a red head rapala magnum. Did not get a bite.

Went for a dive this morning around Ndjovo is. Vis was 0.5 m! Wind still blowing.  Moving south to Epidendron is. in the Primeiras (about 5 h). Hopefully the vis will improve there. Got my lines out. Need to catch some fish and have sashimi!!

Let's see what happens in the next few hours...
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2010, 11:21:35 AM »
Quote from: John F on October 09, 2010, 10:41:36 AM
Day 2 & 3 Report

We went to Mafamede Is. and could not  work. Strong SE winds lifted sediments and the vis is 1 m. We decided to move south and spent the night in Ndjovo is. Had 2 rods out in the way. One with a blue/white pulsator wahoo exciter and the other with a red head rapala magnum. Did not get a bite.

Went for a dive this morning around Ndjovo is. Vis was 0.5 m! Wind still blowing.  Moving south to Epidendron is. in the Primeiras (about 5 h). Hopefully the vis will improve there. Got my lines out. Need to catch some fish and have sashimi!!

Let's see what happens in the next few hours...
:tite
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #15 on: October 09, 2010, 11:29:01 AM »
Changed to my DIY lures as we are going to pass a large gap between the two island groups. Cleaner and deeper water will hopefully produce some  fshg
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #16 on: October 09, 2010, 08:58:47 PM »
Great updates. Keep them coming please.  :tkx:
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #17 on: October 14, 2010, 08:00:03 AM »
On our way back. The Primeiras islands treated us well although the wind never stoped. Got some fish (kingies, snoek, couta) and the diving was world class! More later...
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #18 on: October 14, 2010, 08:11:52 AM »
Quote from: John F on October 14, 2010, 08:00:03 AM
On our way back. The Primeiras islands treated us well although the wind never stoped. Got some fish (kingies, snoek, couta) and the diving was world class! More later...

thanks Marcos

keep us posted
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Re: John F's trek to Primeiras & Segundas
« Reply #19 on: October 14, 2010, 11:41:58 AM »
Great stuff John!
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