Environmental issues and discussions.
Caught at sea in a cut off low storm Our current weather scenario prompted a rewrite of an old favourite yarn. It was first published in 1992. “It had been a long day, way back in 1992, and we had not caught too much. Stubbornly we anchored off Boboyi, in the 26 metre area, to … Read more
Final word on huge king mackerel run? Now that the bite has slowed down here on the lower south coast of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa – could this be the final word on this years huge king mackerel run? Well this fish could be. The fish of the season so far too…taken off Umkomaas on a … Read more
Sardine Run Report 1 July 2016 For a Sardine Run Report 1 July 2016, we have a few tidbits of encouraging information, from our undercover Sardine Agents, way down in the Transkei. Robbie van Wijk is the deepest undercover, way down in Mdumbi. Where he has reported sporadic sardine activity, coming right into the bay at … Read more
Trout fishing in Lydenberg Small stream trout fishing in Lydenburg (Mpumulanga, South Africa) is an exciting winter prospect. River caught trout are known to be far more voracious and cunning than their bigger dam raised counterparts. River trout are free range hunters that patrol the shallow flowing waters using their camouflage and stealth – to ambush … Read more
Sardine Report 24 June 2016 Ok, time for the Friday Sardine Report 24 June 2016. From Debbie Smith at Offshore Africa Port St. Johns – “Nothing.” From Robbie van Wijk in Mdumbi – “Lots of shad” From The NSB aeroplane – “Some sardines at Waterfall Bluff” And that’s it for the sardines on this beautiful KZN South … Read more
