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General Angling Topics => Rock and Surf Fishing Reports => Topic started by: REEFMAN on April 07, 2016, 04:01:53 PM
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So once your kids grow up, they tend to want to do their own thing... hanging out with your folks is just so uncool. Imagine my surprise when my 2 boys aged 21 and 25 asked me to arrange a fishing trip to our old hunting ground Maphelane! To willingly go on holiday with the toppie?! Unheard of!
So the 3 of us headed off for a boyz week...
Got to say, what a blessing! What a privilege to get to spend time with my boyz! The stuff real memories are made of. After the trauma and emotional roller coaster ride of the last 3 years with Jesse's cancer, it was just so awesome to see him healthy and really appreciating life to the fullest again, making the most out of every situation. I learn from this boy's character every day. One tough (and very wise) kiddo.
The weather... was shocking again... surprise, surprise :rotfl !! The wind blew us from pillar to post, making fishing on most days impossible, but that didn't deter us from making the most of the time together.
We caught quite a few small fish on light and ultra-light tackle, but the wind and sea being a washing machine put a spanner in the works for anything else. 30m bow lines, 10oz sinkers that won't sit... nyeh.
Last time we went together in 2007...!
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The little pipsqueaks have grown up somewhat.... :shk
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So we fished and fished. We smacked the Wave Garrick on most days, remembered to take a few pics this time! Lots of pics on my son's camera, still waiting for those...
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The Jess-man!
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Sunset at Maphelane
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Over the weekend, I've never seen Mapies so busy! 6 or 7 boats launching, (or trying to launch) every morning. Some hair-raising moments going through big surf and a huge shore dump. A few boats were lucky not to flip. One boat went vertical just 2m into the shore dump... thought it was tickets!
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Sunrise...
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The Umfolozi coming down, slowly filling up. The opening to the the sea was practically non-existent, hardly a trickle. But flowing quite strongly into St Lucia with more rain on it's way. Lot's of bird life starting to make their way into the river again, but none were feeding. There is no life in the Umfolozi... dead fresh/brack water. Saw a flock of Flamingoes parking off there.
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We tried all sorts of Baits, even Sea lice.
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Jess picked up his first Shark! A nice little Lesser!
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Couple of little Geets came out too! Nice to see these nursery fish thriving!
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Quite a few Pickhandle Barracuda, all on lures... the new Daiwa Minnow and the good old Sheppie Bomber spoon.
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PS... check out my fair dinkum PR Knot! :hehe:
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We did quite a bit of hiking as well to get away from the wind...
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Our resident Bushbaby
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Even resorted to some micro fishing to beat the wind!! duh
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Jess got revved properly by a nice size Bonefish
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St Lucia in the distance
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All fish were released.
Even though the conditions were so :turd , this was one of the most memorable fishing trips I've ever had. Got to thank God for that! Special times!
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My favorite place on the Kzn coast! Nothing better than a boys weekend with my 3 boys at Mapelane. I know exactly how you feel.
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Great report and nice pics Reefz! (clap)
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Awesome Reefz! Those were some pretty sizer pickhandles on lure
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Awesome, awesome report Reefz! Looks like you had a great trip and still managed some awesome fish... Did you get the Geets and Micros in the estaury, or in the surf?
Great pics w;k :envy :clfoto:
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The Estuary is totally barren. No fish life at all. Just fresh water. Will take some time for the river to repopulate, I think. 95% of all fish life in St Lucia died in the drought. Think you have more chance of catching Carp in the river at the moment!
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:win: Tony , great report and some fine fish despite the conditions , think it was long overdue spending some time with the boyz chilling and fishing together must have been a blast and some great memories made ... (clap) :rck" .
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The Estuary is totally barren. No fish life at all. Just fresh water. Will take some time for the river to repopulate, I think. 95% of all fish life in St Lucia died in the drought. Think you have more chance of catching Carp in the river at the moment!
Eish!
How did you get that micro in the surf Reefz?
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Must have got stuck between his toes when he walked out after a cast ... :creep: :creep: :hyst: :hyst:
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The Estuary is totally barren. No fish life at all. Just fresh water. Will take some time for the river to repopulate, I think. 95% of all fish life in St Lucia died in the drought. Think you have more chance of catching Carp in the river at the moment!
Eish!
How did you get that micro in the surf Reefz?
Next to the rocks in the bay.
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Great stuff, now know how much my old man must appreciate it. (clap)
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Great stuff, now know how much my old man must appreciate it. (clap)
Don't ever underestimate how much we do. Time is short...
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The Estuary is totally barren. No fish life at all. Just fresh water. Will take some time for the river to repopulate, I think. 95% of all fish life in St Lucia died in the drought. Think you have more chance of catching Carp in the river at the moment!
Eish!
How did you get that micro in the surf Reefz?
Next to the rocks in the bay.
Thats awesome, any idea what it is? Almost looks like a small sard or Keelee Shad?
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Lekker report Reefz, quality time with the boys :-)
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:dunno: think it might be a juvenile Indian Mackerel? rastrelliger kanagurta?? Just a guess though.
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:dunno: think it might be a juvenile Indian Mackerel? rastrelliger kanagurta?? Just a guess though.
Thats so cool! What size hook Reefz?
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:clfoto: :win: :win: :tkx: For the report.....
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Awesome stuff Reefs, very nice report!! Never underestimate how much it means for the laaities as well! Like they say in afrikaans "vuurmaak hout vir die ou dag" Most if not all of my most memorable fishing holidays got my dad in as well.
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thanks for the report and a lekker bond.....
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Great Report. Really enjoyed the read and the pics. :+ cred:
Those pickhandles must have been fantastic of the light tackle!
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Thanks for sharing !!
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Awesome report. A trip for the memory books. You are blessed to share your passion with your boys. Great stuff :+ cred:
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Absolutely awesome and a blessing to be able to share that with your boys! Those are some great catches despite the conditions, well done (clap)
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A trip to cherish.......nice one Reefz
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AWESOME report Tony! Thanks for sharing, been looking fwd to the pics :+ cred:
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Great report and I am happy to see that you guys got to spend some quality time together. (clap)
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Great report :happ: