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Offline petercoetzee

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« 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)

Cape Vidal

article by Tommo: http://www.sportfishafrica.co.za/ViewArticle.asp?VI=14

KZN South Coast


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
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Re: Pompano
« Reply #1 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

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Re: Pompano
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2012, 04:39:48 PM »
Mapelane! North Coast KZN. Crayfish Point... January-April






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Re: Pompano
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2012, 04:54:29 PM »
Thanks guys, eish Reefman those are beauties

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Re: Pompano
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2012, 04:57:34 PM »
Sorry for being so rude...!!  :welc:

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Re: Pompano
« Reply #5 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

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Re: Pompano
« Reply #6 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:

 

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