Author Topic: KZN Offshore - Whatzup (Read 869852 times)

CLS · « **Reply #1620 on:** February 04, 2016, 07:04:18 AM »

Hopefully the weather allows a launch this weekend.

borntofish · « **Reply #1621 on:** February 04, 2016, 09:12:36 PM »

so far it looks pretty good, hopefully get a couple

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CLS · « **Reply #1622 on:** February 08, 2016, 12:58:17 PM »

I launched before light on Saturday only to be met with monster waved crashing over South Pier, tried south for snoek but the sea was too big, I then tried for a couta but sea 22deg and green, ended up fighting a monster grey for 45min, got it next to the boat all 3m plus, held vas and broke it off, that was my morning.

Peter Gordon · « **Reply #1623 on:** February 08, 2016, 02:16:58 PM »

Hey Chris, at least you got out there

Bwana · « **Reply #1624 on:** February 09, 2016, 09:42:56 AM »

Sounds like a tough day at the office Chris.

Not much better down here the sea has been HUGE this past week and to make matters worse it's reverse current so the gamefish are missing. Seen one or two nice bottom fish coming out including a 20kg cracker over the past weekend for the guys who braved the massive swell.

Will be fishing Umkomaas Interclub next weekend so praying for the sea to settle and warm up for a few

Shaun17 · « **Reply #1625 on:** February 10, 2016, 05:11:10 AM »

Quote from: Bwana on February 09, 2016, 09:42:56 AM

Will be fishing Umkomaas Interclub next weekend so praying for the sea to settle and warm up for a few

All the best for the Interclub bud...

CLS · « **Reply #1626 on:** March 29, 2016, 11:03:52 AM »

I launched Friday morning in the dark got some bait then tried for snoek, managed one then tried for a couta without luck, was testing the new CID shiver stick on my 7' Amia heavy and stradic 5000 when a 14.5kg tunny decided to latch on, great fight almost got stripped twice but managed to get it on board. great day out.

Bwana · « **Reply #1627 on:** March 29, 2016, 11:59:06 AM »

Quote from: CLS on March 29, 2016, 11:03:52 AM

I launched Friday morning in the dark got some bait then tried for snoek, managed one then tried for a couta without luck, was testing the new CID shiver stick on my 7' Amia heavy and stradic 5000 when a 14.5kg tunny decided to latch on, great fight almost got stripped twice but managed to get it on board. great day out.

Awesome Chris that must have been a jol on the light gear!

Down south we have been experiencing the most unbelievable couta run that I've seen in many years. The average size fish over the past 3 week period has been between 16-20kg and I reckon that over 30 have been caught over the easter weekend alone! It is a sign that the large bait balls that have been around here for the past 6 months have pulled in these fish and kept them fat and happy. We fished on Friday and got one of 20.8kg and my mates fished the weekend and ended up with one of 19.5kg and 28kg respectively! Here are some pics from the various boats on the weekend:

Bwana · « **Reply #1628 on:** March 29, 2016, 12:00:06 PM »

John F · « **Reply #1629 on:** March 29, 2016, 12:25:16 PM »

Quote from: CLS on March 29, 2016, 11:03:52 AM

I launched Friday morning in the dark got some bait then tried for snoek, managed one then tried for a couta without luck, was testing the new CID shiver stick on my 7' Amia heavy and stradic 5000 when a 14.5kg tunny decided to latch on, great fight almost got stripped twice but managed to get it on board. great day out.

Well done!!!! Great catch on that setup!

John F · « **Reply #1630 on:** March 29, 2016, 12:26:30 PM »

Nice crocs Mark!

MichaelK · « **Reply #1631 on:** March 29, 2016, 12:45:30 PM »

What comp did they have at Hibberedene ski boat club last weekend.

When i drove past there this morning i saw the remnants of the prize giving (advertising flags, chairs and plenty beer cans lol)

Bwana · « **Reply #1632 on:** March 29, 2016, 12:52:20 PM »

They held a small gamefish competition with a few cash prizes

MichaelK · « **Reply #1633 on:** March 29, 2016, 01:00:06 PM »

i entered the DSBC comp last week thursday and was given Yamaha 136.

I cant believe that there are so few entrys this year, in previous years they went up to 500 boats.

This year the number of boats has been reduced to 400 though.

Are you boys fishing the comp this year?

dugong · « **Reply #1634 on:** March 29, 2016, 01:52:29 PM »

Well done guys!!

CLS · « **Reply #1635 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:21:34 PM »

Some nice fish there well done, you lucky the sharks are not around, wish they would swim North for some exercise

Gords · « **Reply #1636 on:** March 30, 2016, 06:51:34 PM »

Hi all , been a long time since i been on the water. Looks like the fishing is god down there. Was in Rbay last week and wind is howling

Umpa Lumpa · « **Reply #1637 on:** March 30, 2016, 08:06:54 PM »

Howzit Gords, yeah weather been up and down, Guru messing everyone around, but their are gaps this weekend.

Happy Dog · « **Reply #1638 on:** April 04, 2016, 01:33:12 PM »

Launched yesterday for some snoek and bottom fish. Troy caught an awesome Troy fish!!!! He hooked himself withna clarke spoon on the rod in the holder. Very unlucky accident. Hevis ok as dr removed the hook.
And yes it was released.

dugong · « **Reply #1639 on:** April 04, 2016, 01:40:37 PM »

Eish not nice, hope he is ok

Good to see you yesterday, I was trying to tell you to come over, there was a bait ball getting whacked by shad and bonnies - great fun for the lighties with a spinning rod and a sprat spoon, I thought you were gapping it because of the wind.