What do boiled eggs, oranges, and bananas have in common, on a boat?

Bananas - banned on boats!

What do boiled eggs, oranges, and bananas have in common, on a boat? Boat superstition! That’s what! We were travelling into a head-sea, and had gotten 5 miles off Maputo, past Xefina Island and nearing the turning channel buoy, when caotain of the good ship Joker Bino Nordine shouted – “What’s to eat?” I readily … Read more

The great KZN nurdle disaster

The nurdles came from off of this ship

The great KZN nurdle disaster Cameron Johnstone the admin of Salt Fishing South Africa group on Facebook has compiled an excellent report on the great KZN nurdle disaster, which occurred recently. MSC Shipping are squarely in the spotlight as they allowed this ecological tragedy to unfold unchecked. The nurdles, which are little plastic beads heading for … Read more

Spearo species comp on in Durban today 5 Nov 2017

Blacktip kingfish speared off Durban

Spearo species comp on in Durban today 5 Nov 2017 Jason Heyne checks in with his ever reliable spearfishing report for the KZN coastline… The diving conditions this week improved quite a bit compared to the last three weeks. Plenty bait ball action on the go north and south. Saturday a moderate to fresh north … Read more

Fishing the Inhambane Estuary: Bludger Kingfish by The Frenzy

Fishing the Inhambane Estuary: Bludger Kingfish by The Frenzy Fishing the Inhambane Estuary is completely cool. You just need that fishing licence from Maritimo, and a few cold beers for the afternoon into evening. Sunset. A light stick with a Mydo Luck Shot and jig fly combination, and another heavy stick with live bait trace … Read more

Bazaruto 2017: 1000lb marlin and other stories

A 1000lb marlin. Released by Vamizi off Bazaruto.

Bazaruto 2017: 1000lb marlin and other stories Bazaruto 2017: 1000lb marlin and other stories: It’s been a cracker of a season so far, for the small fleet of boats fishing the Bazaruto Archipelago’s waters. Captains Duarte Rato and Morgan O’Kennedy are hard at it every day possible. Quo Vadis is in place. Bazaruto is abuzz … Read more