Author Topic: Knysna Estuary - information, news, events and reports (Read 215836 times)

Charles · « **Reply #140 on:** May 16, 2013, 02:49:49 PM »

Quote from: SAfish on May 16, 2013, 02:21:40 PM

I will try and find out when they are going to do her sea trails. They are still busy fitting her out and as far as I know she has not been sold yet. Anyone have R50 bar lying around?

No problem!! They want 20 or 50 denomination Randela Notes!?!

SAfish · « **Reply #141 on:** May 16, 2013, 03:16:27 PM »

as long as I can be your 1st mate.

SAfish · « **Reply #142 on:** November 26, 2013, 08:17:28 AM »

Fir those of you that are visiting Knysna and planning to use watercraft here is the latest permit tariffs. As far as I know the permit is valid for the Knysna lagoon as well as Swartvlei at Sedgefield.

RobinF · « **Reply #143 on:** November 26, 2013, 02:12:47 PM »

Hermann. Thank you. (Parks board is always my first stop....always tell them what a great job they do, gets them motivated, then I always seem to be the first one they inspect on the water.

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briansflyfishing · « **Reply #144 on:** December 01, 2013, 09:14:39 AM »

Quote from: SAfish on May 07, 2011, 09:54:54 AM

I didn't get the chance to post an outlook for this weekend so I thought I'll share with you this photo I took on Wednesday morning.

That is a great photo of thee estuary mate.

SAfish · « **Reply #145 on:** December 05, 2013, 08:55:11 PM »

Thank you, I took that photo from the balcony of the house we previously stayed in. I miss that view everyday.

I have not fished in a while, how is the fishing your side?

briansflyfishing · « **Reply #146 on:** December 06, 2013, 06:46:04 AM »

There's a lot of Garrick in the lagoon at the moment. Got a few over the last few weeks.
Expecting the Kob to be coming into the lagoon.
Also heard that there were a few Skip jack caught this week.

SAfish · « **Reply #147 on:** December 06, 2013, 12:15:40 PM »

Great stuff! Would you mind posting updates on this thread every now and then?

briansflyfishing · « **Reply #148 on:** December 09, 2013, 07:26:43 AM »

For sure.
Hopefully some updates will start soon.

Kona · « **Reply #149 on:** January 10, 2014, 12:11:13 PM »

Dont know if this is even possible but it was posted on facebook today by fishing-sa
What do you guys think

L Hooker · « **Reply #150 on:** January 10, 2014, 12:17:16 PM »

Quote from: Kona on January 10, 2014, 12:11:13 PM

Dont know if this is even possible but it was posted on facebook today by fishing-sa
What do you guys think

Damn thats insane! Anything is possible however if its true must be a fish that got lost or chased some baitfish into the heads????? WOW

RobinF · « **Reply #151 on:** January 10, 2014, 12:47:40 PM »

I know that spot where he is. It is a popular spot for Cob and Garrick. And it is quite a way up stream, not near the mouth at all. I always say that because the Knysna mouth is so deep, you can get just about anything coming in there.

I don't doubt the photo. I think I know the guy, if it is the guy that I am thinking of, yes, he caught that there. Based on his lure and the spot where he was fishing, he was aiming at Cob, I would guess?

briansflyfishing · « **Reply #152 on:** January 10, 2014, 12:57:06 PM »

I believe it is. I messaged Chad and he is a guide in Australia with Nomads and he does not need to lie for credit when it comes to fishing.
A reason for this was also given, and goes as follows.
"From previous experiences at this time of year Brian , the alternating winds from SE to W to SW have a cool influence on th swarmer water as it is brought closer inshore. the day before this fish was caught , the water dropped a huber of degrees offshore and forced the warm water close inshore. This is one reason this guy was in the lagoon. Trying to stay warm for the want of a better phrase. Between now and Feb we have a great chance of "game fish' being close inshore and accessible . Read the book strike about the old days and you will be amazed at what was caught along this coast. Mosselbay was our Billfish capital ! I am def going a searching after this front has passed and gonna look for some blue water"

So it very possible that predatary fish like the Dorado would enter the lagoon

RobinF · « **Reply #153 on:** January 10, 2014, 01:02:15 PM »

Admin, can you help Brian with his link or pic, we can't see it?

dugong · « **Reply #154 on:** January 10, 2014, 01:12:09 PM »

I would never had thought so but anythings possible, what I do doubt is that that is 18kgs!!

briansflyfishing · « **Reply #155 on:** January 10, 2014, 01:13:57 PM »

[size=78%]I re typed it as it was explained to me and it makes sense.[/size]

[size=78%]"Due to SE to W to SW winds it has a cooling affect on the warmer waters as it is brought inshore the day before the catch of the Dorado in the lagoon. Water temp dropped a hell of a lot and forced the warmer water inshore. And thus game fish would follow that warm water, even into the lagoon.[/size]
According to the book strike many moons ago many a game fish was caught form the rocks around Mosselbay and surrounds."

RobinF · « **Reply #156 on:** January 10, 2014, 01:16:37 PM »

In 750m distance, I have seen the water temp on the lagoon go from 24 to 13 degrees C.

Kona · « **Reply #157 on:** January 10, 2014, 01:28:01 PM »

WOW with the cold water did not think this was possible. Was not saying it was a lie just now days with photoshop you never know if its a hoax or not thats why I posed the question.
I was in Knysna this past holiday and if I landed a

I think I would have thought I was going crazy

Prego · « **Reply #158 on:** January 10, 2014, 01:38:49 PM »

Yeah definitely possible, things are changing out there for sure. Last year Feb the guys were getting dorado and Marlin off Cape Point and a few Marlin have been spotted already.

briansflyfishing · « **Reply #159 on:** January 10, 2014, 01:43:43 PM »

Quote from: Kona on January 10, 2014, 01:28:01 PM

WOW with the cold water did not think this was possible. Was not saying it was a lie just now days with photoshop you never know if its a hoax or not thats why I posed the question.
I was in Knysna this past holiday and if I landed a I think I would have thought I was going crazy

Me too, photoshop was the first thing that came to mind and a lot of people here in Knysna has a hard time believing it. But it is good news for me that this is possible. Also a few Bonito was caught of Featherbed in the lagoon as well.