Pan fried Blacktail It was a crisp and clear morning but full of dew and wet. We were both damp and cold but the scene warmed our souls as we got the rods out. Oh ya, we were starving! Having arrived late at night with no plans, the backpackers was full! Having already been lost … Read more
Catch ‘n Cook: Flatfish Shawn Harris went fishing with ultra light tackle under the cliffs of the Uvongo Estuary this week. Using tiny prawn baits he had a blast catching little strepies and blacktail, until he hooked into this tasty flatfish. Flatfish are commercially hauled out all over the world, but in southern African waters … Read more
Catch ‘n Cook: Flathead Fish Soup Admittedly, these fish jump on anything that moves. Flatheads are aggressive ambush predators that promise a lot of fun on hookup. As did this one pictured below, on a recent trip to Pomene. It ate a carefully worked green MYDO Luck Shot Mini # 1, with a puke green … Read more
Geelbek Salmon for chow! The Geelbek are a lot more reliable than the sardines, that’s for sure! There are not that many around, half a trip is spent searching for them with the sounder, and we can easily do 20 miles in an outing. But the struggle is worth it when you finally get the … Read more
Coastal Living Bru “Fleur Du Cap So You think you can cook Ballito Style?” by Olivia Jones Communications The Coastal Living Bru Food and Wine Exhibition (July 1-3) returns to La Montagne Resort in Ballito and promises to be a smorgasbord of sensory experiences. Coastal Living Bru forms part of the Mr Price Pro Ballito, an international … Read more
