Author Topic: Natal Snoek on lures (Read 24940 times)

Ziggy · « **on:** March 08, 2011, 11:07:01 AM »

I am so over blanking on the Bluff (apart from endless blacktails!) - and have seriously considered taking up knitting - until I saw Barry Wareham's article in the latest Rock Surf and Deep

Has anyone caught natal snoek like Barry does - or can you only do it if you are a "boss" angler like him?

Can anyone advise a mere mortal like me? Can you add to the article? Like what are the best lures to use and - most important - where to fish for snoek around Durban?

I am fortunately not bound by work, so I can go anyday during the week - so I can avoid the crowds

PH · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2011, 11:44:52 AM »

I'm not alone!!!

Barry told me he also had success with purple coloured bullet spoons. I can't remember if he mentioned that
in his article. I saw a lot of guys catching Snoek with those lures he mentioned in the article at Vetchies.
The snoek seems to move around - last week-end I only saw 1 Couta & skate come out. (before 8am)
Further info on you query from other guys is eagerly awaited...

Ziggy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2011, 11:56:31 AM »

PH - glad I am not alone too!

Where at Vetchies? Off a ski or off the shore? I am shore based - get sick on a ski!!!

I NEED to catch one of those things - otherwise I retire from fishing!!!!!

dugong · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2011, 12:11:11 PM »

Quote from: Ziggy on March 08, 2011, 11:07:01 AM

I am so over blanking on the Bluff (apart from endless blacktails!) - and have seriously considered taking up knitting - until I saw Barry Wareham's article in the latest Rock Surf and Deep

Has anyone caught natal snoek like Barry does - or can you only do it if you are a "boss" angler like him?

Can anyone advise a mere mortal like me? Can you add to the article? Like what are the best lures to use and - most important - where to fish for snoek around Durban?

I am fortunately not bound by work, so I can go anyday during the week - so I can avoid the crowds

Haven't seen the article but Barry is a top angler. The best way to catch snoek (overall) is by trawling sard fillets from a boat or ski, sure, you will get the days that spratspoons/clarks/minieyes/minnows/etc.... work well but all told fillets WILL do better!! Snoek are thick at the moment, especially off the northern beaches, Hyper/Virginia/Peace Cottage so now is a good time to give it a bash, in fact almost anywhere just off backline should work........3 - 7m deep.

PH · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2011, 12:16:15 PM »

Quote from: Ziggy on March 08, 2011, 11:56:31 AM

PH - glad I am not alone too!

Where at Vetchies? Off a ski or off the shore? I am shore based - get sick on a ski!!!

I NEED to catch one of those things - otherwise I retire from fishing!!!!!

Unfortunately off ski's & ski boats just outside the sharks nets.
Ie quite close to shore as DB said.

Cam Mundy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2011, 01:20:49 PM »

We catch plenty snoek trawling small rapala's in the bay and along the back line in St.Lucia

Prego · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2011, 02:53:04 PM »

Sorry for the hijack Ziggy I know you are looking for shore info.

Cam Mundy, lost time out i tried with small rapalas or halcos but I had no luck changed over to clarkes and it was game on.

Cam Mundy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 08, 2011, 03:27:20 PM »

I have to say that on some days the bay can be crawling with snoek and they won't touch anything.

Have you seen snoek jumping off Vetchies Ziggy? I'm not sure it would be worth fishing for them unless you know they are in the area we generally see them for the first 2 hours after first light.

Fritz · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2011, 04:08:22 PM »

Hi Ziggy
I might just be able to help you out on that. You can use small bullit spoons 1oz or a shallow v back also in the 1oz range. If you need to see the spoons give me a call on mtn2three4ovifeonine, I make spoons for the guys in the club and for myself and I promise you that they are cheaper then any other tackle store. If the weather plays the game you can join us this comming weekend.

Ziggy · « **Reply #9 on:** March 08, 2011, 06:01:31 PM »

after a visit to basil manning - likely spots:
1. Beechwood to the Umgeni mouth – look for holes
2. Ipsilanti drive (promenade (see a drain there)
3. Lady Ellen Crecent – and wreck
4. East more crecent – north end there is a carpark
5. South end of Umhlanga walkway at the stiars
6. Lighthouse rocks at Umhlanga
7. In front of breakers hotel
8. Ballito – Pompano Rock at the gate to Zimbali and low rocks in front of Zimabli
9. Two points at Tinley Manor – right: car park and pool, high rocks Left: Red Rock, park at shops
10. North of Ballito: turn left after N2, Emberton Road
11. Shakas High rock
12. Rock Road – there is a carpark there
13. Salt Rock swimming pool
14. Daves rock (on road to Sheffield until road turns inland around Christmas bay – Daves Rock is just before that)

orange, chartreuse and purple Bullet lures - use S shaped same coulours when water is murky 45g and 30lb flouro leader

early morning start before sun - or late evening

PH · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2011, 06:08:05 PM »

Wow! You did do your homework. Thanks for that.

Ziggy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 08, 2011, 06:36:25 PM »

forgot to mention the preferred lure - glow in the dark

PH · « **Reply #12 on:** March 08, 2011, 06:42:21 PM »

Quote from: Ziggy on March 08, 2011, 06:36:25 PM

forgot to mention the preferred lure - glow in the dark

I thought my shopping for the week-end was done.

Ziggy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 08, 2011, 08:48:00 PM »

PH - weeked shopping is never done...although I did not need any lures, I still bought 6 today - because "you never know"!

Ziggy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 08, 2011, 08:50:38 PM »

Quote from: Cam Mundy on March 08, 2011, 03:27:20 PM

I have to say that on some days the bay can be crawling with snoek and they won't touch anything.

Have you seen snoek jumping off Vetchies Ziggy? I'm not sure it would be worth fishing for them unless you know they are in the area we generally see them for the first 2 hours after first light.

No I have no but a buddy fishes off hhis ski there and has been telling me - how accessible are they at Vetchies - off the rocks on the pier (not allowed there right!). I suppose I will just have to paddle out then with my buddy

Ziggy · « **Reply #15 on:** March 08, 2011, 08:52:52 PM »

Quote from: Fritz on March 08, 2011, 04:08:22 PM

Hi Ziggy
I might just be able to help you out on that. You can use small bullit spoons 1oz or a shallow v back also in the 1oz range. If you need to see the spoons give me a call on mtn2three4ovifeonine, I make spoons for the guys in the club and for myself and I promise you that they are cheaper then any other tackle store. If the weather plays the game you can join us this comming weekend.

Hi Fritz - which club you talkng about? - Where are you going this weekend - I know you are a bluff scruff - but are you trying for snoek there - or elsewhere?

Fritz · « **Reply #16 on:** March 09, 2011, 06:02:11 AM »

Ziggy

Mr. Bluff Scruff fishes for HLHAAC. :lolo:We will be heading down to the Pennington area. The snoek are landed every weekend. We fish for sharks during the night but when the sun starts comming out its time to spin. You are welcome to join us.

ignoblis · « **Reply #17 on:** March 09, 2011, 11:05:41 AM »

Ziggy

Most of the places mentioned on the list you provided, the swell can't be to big as the snoek will not come into the breaking wave area but will behind the wave line. At beechwood or the wreck the swell has to be very calm so you can throw over the wave line. I have caught all my snoek out at sheffield ie Dave's rock and a the ledges just south of Christmas Bay and North of Dave's Rock. You need to get your lure into the deep water.

hope this helps.

ignobli

CLS · « **Reply #18 on:** March 09, 2011, 11:10:49 AM »

Hi Fritz, PM me more details on your spoons as they sound interesting, Thanks

CLS · « **Reply #19 on:** March 09, 2011, 11:14:34 AM »

Went to Sezela on business this morning, sea flat and smooth as glass, 2 boats cruising a non existant backline, - you could spin from the rocks there today no problem - according to the locals boats been getting snoek and couta, eish - work :sadd