Catch n Cook: Queen Mackerel (aka Natal Snoek) There are very many nice things about fishing the islands off Vilankulos, and one of them, is Margaruque. We pass the beautiful island on the way out to sea each morning, with the sun. And then as the sun is going down again, on the way home. From … Read more
Umhlanga Spearfishing Club 7th Annual Crayfish Compo 25 March 2017 Mark it in your diaries, it’s coming right up…the Umhlanga Spearfishing Club 7th Annual Crayfish Compo 25 March 2017. The fun compo is always great for a few good laughs and fun times seeing old friends at the weigh-in and prize-giving. With a crayfish braai … Read more
Mark Shone with tigers by the tail On a recent trip up to Pongola, Mark Shone had a field day fishing the vaste waters of Jozini dam. This is a great catch by anyones standards…thanks Mark! And then the fish on the braai, wrapped in tinfoil and all sorts… And onto the plate…with mash and … Read more
Another fishy story, this time a Red Steenbras, in Seal Point… Meandering across to Seal Point from J-bay, through the pastures and fields of green, accompanied by Brucifire, a few surfboards and some fishing rods…we drove past a crew unloading their boat, after a trip to sea at Seal Point, and pulled over. Since I … Read more
Catch ‘n Cook: Brucifire catches a kob for dinner Kob is a mainline buzzword here in Jeffrey’s Bay. Everyone wants one. And I can relate to the regiments of retirees enjoying the bountiful waters this place has been blessed with. On any afternoon, down at Kabeljauws, there are anglers standing proud, fishing all sorts of … Read more
