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Title: Pompano
Post by: petercoetzee on June 18, 2012, 04:22:20 PM: Hey guys this isnt a article, its a plea w;k

Those who know me know that im trachinotus obsessed. Ive been trying to get a African Pompano for some time now (Trachinotus Arfricanus).

I know some time ago the guys used to get them and Blochii at Mazeppa. I just got back from a 5 day trip hoping for one with no joy. Now from all my online trawling I have noticed most frequent catches at three locations;

Linene (Mocambique)
(http://www.roamingafrica.com/single_mozambique/moz_images/linene_island_resort_10.jpg)
Cape Vidal
(http://www.bigfishsafari.co.za/bfsgallery/thumbs/lrg-285-sourthen_pompano.jpg)
article by Tommo: http://www.sportfishafrica.co.za/ViewArticle.asp?VI=14 (http://www.sportfishafrica.co.za/ViewArticle.asp?VI=14)

KZN South Coast
(http://www.eurozulu.com/images/stories/fishing/005big.jpg)

If you had to choose one location to target them, where would that be ? (even a spot not mentioned above), and at what time of year?

Thanks guys,

Peter
Title: Re: Pompano
Post by: Homie on June 18, 2012, 04:26:41 PM: :welc: Peter,

Ive caught, and seen them caught regularly in the Salt Rock area.. Just wish i could get one over 2 Kgs !
The north coast (above Durban) I would say is generally better for them, and I would use natural baits, like mole crab (sea Lice) or Cracker Shrimp..

My 2c
Title: Re: Pompano
Post by: REEFMAN on June 18, 2012, 04:39:48 PM: Mapelane! North Coast KZN. Crayfish Point... January-April

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=431)

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=37)

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=36)
Title: Re: Pompano
Post by: petercoetzee on June 18, 2012, 04:54:29 PM: Thanks guys, eish Reefman those are beauties
Title: Re: Pompano
Post by: REEFMAN on June 18, 2012, 04:57:34 PM: Sorry for being so rude...!! :welc:
Title: Re: Pompano
Post by: potbelly pig on June 18, 2012, 08:49:28 PM: plenty at st lucia beeches 'sandy beeches' longshots needed on low tide. Bigger ones during may, june july
Title: Re: Pompano
Post by: hrogers on June 19, 2012, 05:50:48 AM: 1st Rocks at St Lucia !! But it's a couple of km to walk - no vehicles are allowed to travel on the beaches :cry: