Author Topic: KZN - Southcoast Waypoints (Shelley Beach & Port Edward) (Read 9883 times)

Calligeros · « **on:** September 19, 2019, 12:32:20 PM »

Hi guys,

so got myself a Skippers recently and a Jet Ski kitted for offshore angling! So Excited to go try some offshore fishing out this coming December.Only 1 problem is that i have no waypoints for any locations whatsoever. So, if possible, would any of you experiences UA gents be able to provide me with any waypoints useful to troll around near Shelley & Port Edward?I realise this is a touchy subject as noone wants to share these private locations often. But if you are able to share some, it would be great!

I also may venture up to Amanzimtoti and Sodwana during December and maybe to Ponta Do Ouro possibly, so if anyone has any of these, i would REALLY appreciate any assistance you may be able to provide me.
I have a Lowrance Hook4. So need the SVR file to upload onto the mem card.

Thank you so much in advance if you are able to assist me!

Bwana · « **Reply #1 on:** September 20, 2019, 10:37:44 AM »

Hi Calligeros
Congrats on getting your skippers ticket and getting into the offshore fishing scene.
I can help you with Shelly Beach. The time of year you are coming is very much the summer gamefish season. Most of the fishing involves trolling for dorado and tuna during this time. Your best bet is to launch out of Shelly Beach and head north to the Umzimkulu river mouth. Here you can troll small konas and a shallow running halco / rapala along the edge of the colour line. You work north and south and catch dorado and small tuna. Also a chance of a sailie. The colour line forms anywhere between 25m depth out to 50m depth depending on rainfall. This is very productive and fun for a morning session. It also falls inside the controlled zone of the new MPA so you can comfortably fish that style there.
Your next best option will be to go into the MPA and fish in the Pelagic Controlled Zone (pelagics only) which is situated on Protea Banks. You will be at the limit of your category D rating but can pull lures from Protea Northern Pinnacle to Protea Southern Pinnacle for a variety of gamefish including tuna, wahoo and dorado. Best lures are a small pink/white kona and a deep diving halco or rapala. There are a lot of sharks. Please do not bottom fish in this area as it is restricted.

Here is an overview of the Protea MPA, and a pic of what the colour line typically looks like. Good luck and post a report!!

Bwana · « **Reply #2 on:** September 20, 2019, 10:43:38 AM »

Here are some marks for getting where you need to be:

Shelly Base (SBSC) - S30 48 307 E30 24 440
Kulu Mouth - S30 44 299 E30 27 589
Protea Northern Pinnacle - S30 49 816 E30 29 261
Protea Southern Pinnacle - S30 50 294 E30 28 922
Tweni Bait 1 - S30 42 839 E30 29 463
Tweni Bait 2 - S30 42 796 E30 29 463

Calligeros · « **Reply #3 on:** September 20, 2019, 11:26:57 AM »

WOW!
This is so awesome, thank you very very much! It is really appreciated!
Does anyone have any waypoints in Sodwana, Ponta Do Ouro and Port Edward perhaps?

Grumpy · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2019, 06:35:34 PM »

If you troll around on this site you will find a section which has a number of posts with waypoints in it. Knock yourself out.
Cool that you have your skippers now as well. Be careful always and venture not far on your own, specially around lower South Coast .
It can get very testy out there very quickly.

Calligeros · « **Reply #5 on:** September 30, 2019, 11:19:13 AM »

For sure, will just stay near the backline. On a small vessel like this, unless conditions are wonderful its not worth it to jump up and down.

Calligeros · « **Reply #6 on:** October 02, 2019, 09:06:51 AM »

Hi guys,
does anyone have anything for Port Edward Area?

pumbaa · « **Reply #7 on:** October 09, 2019, 08:30:40 PM »

Hi Phone me once down at port Edward. Will help. 0799082226. Regards Pieter

Calligeros · « **Reply #8 on:** October 24, 2019, 04:34:33 PM »

Thanks so much. I will do so.
I was told there is a wreck to fish nearby there and get smashed by GT's...

maganything · « **Reply #9 on:** October 25, 2019, 11:53:59 AM »

There is a wreck, its about a 13km run from glenmore, so about 9km from Port Edward if i recall.

Ill see if i can pull out some marks for you.

Calligeros · « **Reply #10 on:** October 28, 2019, 09:30:24 AM »

Thanks so much! That would be awesome!!

pumbaa · « **Reply #11 on:** October 28, 2019, 09:47:54 PM »

Hi
The wreck is famous for its yellowtail
It is out of range Ito a jetski cat (single motor)
The normal practice is to use live bait on a kp or some vertical jigging.
You will do much better looking for a lonely GT or yellow fin tuna in front of the light house.

stephenrplumb · « **Reply #12 on:** October 29, 2019, 07:15:49 AM »

HI Guys
Any pointers on launching from Shelly Beach? I am a member at Durban, however I am told that it is worth the day trip to Shelly in search of fish. Are there any rules to launching there or do you just rock up and go? I would prefer some sort of briefing from a local on the intricacies of launching there as I am sure there are some challenges in getting in and out. I would also prefer to be able to phone someone and find out if it is worth the trip as I am not skilled enough to go out with my kids on a low percentage day and I have seen some awful flips on YouTube at Shelly.

I know with Umhlanga you have to make an appt with the safety officer the day before you launch and then they will give you a brief on grannies pool, surfers etc.

I would love to go and give it a try, but would not like to waste a trip from Hillcrest so if anyone has any ideas or contacts at the club it would be great to share.
Cheers
[size=78%]Stephen [/size]

Bwana · « **Reply #13 on:** October 29, 2019, 09:13:25 AM »

Hi Stephen
I am based in Shelly. The launch really isn't that tricky if you pick the right day and conditions. What time of your are you planning your trip?
The launch procedure is really easy, it's a municipal launch site, you need to report to the tower with all your papers (COF, skippers ticket with surf launch endorsement, VHF licence and launch fee of R83). There are tractors available to launch you or your can self launch. The launch controller in the tower is very knowledgeable on the launch procedure and lines (there are two direction markers to guide you).
I am available to chat if you need any further advice or info pre-trip (cell = zero eight two 3 0 6 three six 4 1).
CheersMark

stephenrplumb · « **Reply #14 on:** October 29, 2019, 01:38:24 PM »

Many thanks Mark, I have saved your number to my phone and will give you a call when we are down over December/Jan. Boys would love to put a few fish into the hatch so we can feed our mates in JHB with something more than Wildebeest.

Calligeros · « **Reply #15 on:** October 31, 2019, 12:58:13 PM »

Hi Maganything,
any news on those waypoints out on port edward?
I really dont even have a single waypoint so i dont want to just troll around endlessly while there.So if anything has any, i would be most grateful!

maganything · « **Reply #16 on:** November 01, 2019, 07:34:29 AM »

Quote from: Calligeros on October 31, 2019, 12:58:13 PM

Hi Maganything,
any news on those waypoints out on port edward?
I really dont even have a single waypoint so i dont want to just troll around endlessly while there.So if anything has any, i would be most grateful!

Sorry bud, i need to check on my laptop at home. Ill try my best to remember to do it tonight.

But what i can tell you and it works well for me.

We catch live bait, which is often hard to find, but start inside the nets just behind backline and sound around. If not there, head out to the 26m out off splash rock and look around there. birds also generally give you a good indication.

We then head north until we find blue water on the 40-50m line and then slow troll with live baits. Generally you will find dorado and tuna.

If all else fails out there, i come back inside and work 25-30m off TO strand point. Here there are 4 pinicals and we generally find good fish here. Even when the water is green on the inside we have had a massive school of Dorado around the boat and often get tuna in the 15-20kg range.

If you battle to find live bait, pull the small 4-6inch konas along the colour line in the warm water and you should find a dorrie or two.

I will be down the coast at Munster from 25-31 Dec, i dont have a boat at the moment, but will most likely be fishing with mates out of Port Edward.

Calligeros · « **Reply #17 on:** November 06, 2019, 01:39:55 PM »

Sounds great, thank you.If you manage to have any of the waypoints for the Pinnacles and wreck etc. it would make it easier to fish in between certain spots and not endlessly troll around.Thanks so much!

TIMOTHY2581989 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 21, 2019, 01:26:33 PM »

Good day,

Please can you help me with some offshore way-points from Port Shepstone to Port Edward i am looking to go and fish but have no idea where to go.

Thank you

Calligeros · « **Reply #19 on:** December 22, 2021, 05:32:27 PM »

Hi All.
Can I please ask a favour. Can someone who is very kindly please export and share with me their waypoints file for Lowrance?I unfortunately lost my file and I had waypoints from North Moz down to Cape Town.
Can anyone please share with me?
Please email it to me urgently if possible.
dc@mweb.co.za
Thank you!!