Travelling writer lost in Southern Africa

Paul Cook and Uncle Skomolo

June 2, 2013June 2, 2013 by Sean Lange

Paul Cook and Randy Stevens helped us catch about 30 livebaits which we took to Protea Reef off Shelley Beach this afternoon. Expecting everything we got nothing, until we anchored in 50metres straight off Port Shepstone. Soon rods were buckling under the pressure of Amberjack. After boating one, my Dad hooked a monster which finally … Read more

The aloes are in bloom…

May 31, 2013 by Sean Lange

Which means, according to south coast folklore, two weeks ’til sardines. But the very warm water, hovering around 24 degrees, is likely to keep the sards away. One thing it definitely means is…big surf…check out Uvongo yesterday…at 8ft plus yesterday.

Stick bait couta for Liam McDonald

May 30, 2013 by Sean Lange

Check this out – fresh news in from Captain Duarte Rato up in Vilancoulos. The couta went 34.7kg’s! Must have been an amazing strike as the stick bait trolls right on the surface… Thanks Duarte!

Big Queenfish live from the Sheppy backline…

May 30, 2013May 29, 2013 by Sean Lange

Just in from the Niteshift…Mike Stubbs and Brian Lange shot out to look for the elusive queen mackeral off Port Shepstone…and check Mike’s Queenfish! The Umzimkulu Mouth used to be a hot spot for Queenies like this, hopefully they are back. This fish went 12kg’s on the scale!

Aaron Passchier R.I.P.

May 30, 2013May 28, 2013 by Sean Lange

Aaron Passchier drowned whilst spearfishing, off Tofo Point on Friday. There has been a memorial service with his family and friends. We are all deeply saddened at the loss of such a huge character, and all offer our condolences to Aaron’s family and friends.