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Fishing Addicts stock the Mydo

Deep-sea Port Shepstone: Sean Lange 25kg couta on the Niteshift

Fishing Addicts stock the Mydo

Fishing Addicts in Clairewood, south Durban, have recently taken delivery of the entire range of Mydo Fishing Lures. Other stockists of Mydos in Durban are Township Hyper up the hill in the Chatsworth area, and Danwood Fishing Tackle, in the north, in Tongaat. And Fisherman’s Warehouse slap bang in the centre of Durbs.

This is just in time for big ‘couta as the season hots up with the start of April. April has been the pattern for the big crocodile sized couta visiting our waters here in Natal. Well southern Natal particularly, as the bigger fish seem to like going the furthest south. Hibberdene to Port Edward. And even further – way down into the Transkei.

Fishing with Mydos will help you catch fish like this. Available at Fishing Addicts too now!
Fishing with Mydos will help you catch fish like this. Available at Fishing Addicts too now!

Team Mydo, fishing on the Niteshift, off Southport, on Sunday, got one of the first. At 25kgs it’s a lovely fish, taken using a #1 Mydo Baitswimmer rigged with a little baby bonito. Or jube-jube, as they are more commonly known by seasoned couta anglers in Natal.

The #1 has always been a favourite for fishing the 20m contours, where this fish came from. It takes care of the middle echelons of the water column. When fishing with live baits, it’s important to keep the little critters well away from each other. So one down deep, on a #2, 3 or 4, depending on wind and current. Then the #1 in the middle. And a float rigged bait right on top. Sometimes two. But fishing with these deadly live baits and having more than one rod per angler in the water, can ruin everything when the strike comes.

These fish empty a TLD25 two or three times. Fast. Before they start their never ending circles under and around the boat. You really have to be a polished team and real quick to give chase or you will be spooled. Sometimes the fish goes in the right direction and you can give chase leaving one or two live baits out. The floated ones are better for this because you can see where they are.

Mydos are rigged with serious 5X trebles that really hold on. Heavier wire on the droppers, and a nice long leader. The baitswimmers are designed for dead baits. They impart an action to the bait as it’s trolled along. Speeds of up to 6 knots are fine, if you have a nice fresh and strong bait like a ballyhoo (aka halfbeak).

For livebaits, either use some elastic to keep the bait in control and on the pin. Or use a Mydo Livebaitswimmer. This head has a powerful little hook up front, which you can delicately put through the top lip of your bait. This will keep him happy and swimming just the way you want him to. There are two sizes of Livebaitswimmer – the #1 at 0.7 Oz, and the #2, at 1.5 Oz. And there are 7 sizes of the Baitswimmer range.

These four shops stock Mydos in Durban…

https://www.facebook.com/fishingaddicts.Clairwood.Durban/

https://www.facebook.com/Township-Hyper-261941777199241/

https://www.facebook.com/danwoods.fishingtackle

https://www.facebook.com/FishermansWarehouseDBN/

You can find the entire dealers list here…

https://thesardine.co.za/mydo/

And if your local shop doesn’t stock Mydos, we will gladly sell you some through our online store. See menu above.

And…a gallery of couta caught on Mydos…enjoy!

Perfect King Mackerel Bait - The MYDO Baitswimmer # 4 rigged with a mackerelSome MYDO history in the makingJannie Griesel with his Mydo caught couta at Sodwana this last weekend.Dalleen_44kg_Couta_MYDOMarc Lange - Team MYDO fishes with traces made from MYDO components since the eightiesa Huge couta by Marc Lange - 35kg's, one of three over 30kg's Marc got this super fishing dayThis 32kg emptied the TLD 25 three times. Sean Lange. MydoSharene Berry and her first crocodileLouis Posthumous and team have been using Mydos for decadesLouis Posthumous at left, knows all about catching couta. Sean Lange. Brian Davey, the inventor of the Mydo. Tavis Oostingh. Marc Lange.

Next time you are in the area, pop into Mohammed at Fishing Addicts in Durban. Fishing Addicts can be found at the map below…

Fishing Addicts

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Mias Benoni is full of Mydos

The MYDO Luck Shot is available at Mias Benoni

Mias Benoni is full of Mydos

It’s official – Mias Benoni is full of Mydos!

From the innovative and ever-expanding Mydo SS Spoon range, to the super fun Mydo Luck Shot, the ever faithful Mydo Baitswimmer – and the all-new Mydo Lure Pouches – you can get them all at the Mias Benoni tackle store.

Use this map to navigate there right now…

Mias and Mydo have had an ongoing business relationship for three decades. Mias was instrumental in getting The Mydo on the Map, way back in the eighties. And The Sardine was there too. As a printed tabloid, The Sardine had the Mydo marketing profile, from all the way back then.

Having moved the whole effort online and onto social, we now have a more direct line to our clients. And we are able to react to our customers’ requirements directly.

The 2017 Mydo Range

 

JP Bartholomew fishing on the Mydo team in Mauritius catching loads of bluefin kingfish on his Mydo SS Spoon range.
JP Bartholomew fishing on the Mydo team in Mauritius catching loads of bluefin kingfish on his Mydo SS Spoon range.

The SS Spoon range was developed with the input of many professional anglers. Including the usual suspects down in Port St. Johns – who literally designed their own spoon – the SS Kob series. These twin bladers – one of 2mm, and one of 1.2mm, rattle and shake through the water. Worked nice and slow, these spoons have taken many, many kob.

 

The Luck Shot dropshot jigheads are heavy and duty and just so much more fun, the way they dart around and actually swim. Like nothing on the market at all. The Mustad Kendall Round hooks we use, are just so much more reliable. And the articulated design makes for the radical darting, swerving, ducking and diving swimming options. Watch this quick video to learn more…

 

MYDO Baitswimmer #2 with Billlplate
MYDO Baitswimmer #2 with Billlplate

The MYDO Baitswimmers, the basis of all the Mydo designs and patents, has always been the most reliable option when after your trophy gamefish. Billfish, couta, tuna, kingfish, jobfish, wahoo, dorado…these are the type of fish that gulp down a fresh bait rigged to swim perfectly on a Mydo Baitswimmer. Made in many sizes, from the 1.5 Oz # 1, to the 750g # 7, there is a Mydo Baitswimmer for all gamefishing with bait requirements.

 

The all-new Mydo Lure Pouches not only save the environment from callously discarded packaging, but it also keeps your boat, ski or tackle box, completely free from tangles and disarray.

Mydo Pouch with hard plastic lure
Mydo Pouch with hard plastic lure. Treble hook wounds right out of the picture now!

The pouches are transparent, and come in every size.

If your local tackle store doesn’t want to stock The Mydo range (any dealers keen on stocking pure South African bred and made and sold lures, get in touch please on umzimkulu@gmail.com), you can buy online at the following link:

https://thesardine.co.za/mydo/

We use Postnet to deliver, and only do EFT’s.

Delivery takes but a few days.

 

 

 

 

 

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Craft Shop for Fishing Tackle in Margate

For Mydo fishing tackle in Margate, head in to The Craft Store

Craft Shop for Fishing Tackle in Margate

Mydo Lures are happy to announce that their availability of their fishing tackle in Margate, South Africa,  is on the increase.

The Craft Shop, an institution down on the lower south coast of KZN Natal, has been stocking a locally focused range of fishing tackle in Margate and boating items, for decades. They even got outboard motors for sale!

And now they stock The Mydo too!

The fishing tackle section of The Craft Store is run by angler Mervyn, who has the backup of Mnr. Steyn, with many years of fishing and boating the south coast waters. The Mydos available at Craft are – the lively Luck Shot jigheads, the SS Spoon range and Mydo Baitswimmers. Each lure with it’s own application suited to the fishing challenges and opportunities that the south coast beat has to offer.

The boating section inside The Craft Store, is thorough. From lifejackets to propellors to fittings to…everything you need for safe boating and your seaworthy certificate.

Prices are great and the service is excellent!

Mydo Lure Pouch in size tinyMydo Lure Pouch: Can fasten lure on rod for safe travels and fishingFor Mydo fishing tackle in Margate, head in to The Craft StoreThe original baitswimmers love their new packagingMYDO Lure Pouch used to protect almost anythingMydo Pouch with hard plastic lureMYDO Handy Pouch

BTW – The Craft Shop is a full on hardware store actually. That also features an art department and more. It’s a bit of an all-in-one place. Just make some time to make a visit by and get through all those aisles!

To get to The Craft Shop, follow this easy map…

You can get in touch with The Craft Shop via Facebook too…where you can see just why they are such a huge hit with the people of the KZN Natal South Coast.

https://web.facebook.com/craftshopmanaba/

Or just pop right in!

 

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FishBazaruto.com is taking Bazaruto 2018 bookings now!

Chaaaaaarge! (c) Duarte Rato

FishBazaruto.com is taking Bazaruto 2018 bookings now!

FishBazaruto.com is taking Bazaruto 2018 bookings now! After another incredible year fishing the waters around the Bazaruto Archipilego, Captain Duarte Rato has opened his booking calendar up for 2018.

Bazaruto 2018 bookings are now open at FishBazaruto. Click to go to the PDF download http://fishbazaruto.com/rates-contact/
Bazaruto 2018 bookings are now open at FishBazaruto. Click to go to the PDF download http://fishbazaruto.com/rates-contact/

Duarte has also opened up the spread with many more options for you to choose from. From the really big and comfort laden Supercat 38’s, to this year Duarte has worked hard on getting smaller boat packages together, that are real affordable. He has broadened his accommodation offerings too.

Vilankulos, where FishBazaruto operates from, is really quite a drive for anybody convinced on taking their own boat all that way up north. And fishing with Duarte and his decades of experience really puts you in right on the action.

Sunrise overlooking the Bazaruto Archipelego
Sunrise overlooking the Bazaruto Archipelego

You get to enjoy the Archipilego thoroughly, with Duarte and crew relating historical, geographical and all things fishing regards this most interesting area, and country. All of Duarte’s team really know the place super well, and are first class pros, in big game fishing – and making sure you have a great day out.

 

Now here’s the thing. 1000 Pounds. The grander. The big momma. She is there. And up for a fight. Black and blue marlin. You can actually choose which to hunt. The bad tempered stripeys also make their rodeo appearances, as do shoals and shoals of willing sailfish. Some big ones, even going over 50!

A few pics from the old days…where release wasn’t as compulsory, as it is nowadays…

Monty Smith and his 1000 pounder caught off Bazaruto in the 70's. These waters are really hardly fished much, compared to anywhere else in the world. It is still wild out there! (c) Bazaruto 2018

The increasing mean size of yellowfin tuna being encountered inshore has rapidly increased lately in KZN waters. They even got a 48 off Durban?! But last season, Duarte shocked everyone with a 72 off the island! Luckily it grabbed ahold of a kona rigged on an 80, and it came home before those dumb sharks got it!

The 72kg yellowfin tuna that has gotten everyone very excited. There were a whole shoal of these things when luckily they hooked up on just this one, and got it out!
The 72kg yellowfin tuna that has gotten everyone very excited. There were a whole shoal of these things when luckily they hooked up on just this one, and got it out!

And that’s another thing about fishing Baz. It’s wild. Really wild. You might even encounter a dugong. Or a whale shark. A friendly school of dolphins. All sorts of whales. Even orcas.

Fishing out the back of Bazaruto Island gets you in the hot seat for a marlin on plastic, or a 10kg yellowfin to rig and try keep out of trouble until a marley comes along. Wahoo are real mean as they knock the sense out of any live bait rigged that weighs less than 10. The wahoo are huge. And if it ain’t the wahoo, you also have to watch for goliath GT’s that also love to swallow a bonito whole. And then there are the sharks. Nuff said. So back to plastics and hope for that huge big and loud strike.

Seeing these huge fish come charging into the wake at blurry speeds, smashing into a kona, pulling line and then leaping and greyhounding away is what every angler should experience. It’s diabolical. It’s insane. It’s something you need to see and absorb. The power. The grace. The magnificense of it all.

Big black performing off Sailfish Bay, Bazaruto (c) Duarte RatoDave Charley hauls while Muki looks on...(c) Duarte Rato58kg Sailfish (c) Duarte RatoChaaaaaarge! (c) Duarte Rato(c) Duarte RatoDuarte's Weapons of choice for Bazaruto 2018 season

In bad weather, Bazaruto waters hold another ace. The channels between the islands are clear and deep, and in the completely flat water. Wave action out to sea, and island either side of you, and you can catch king mackerel, sailfish, Natal Snoek – until you are blue. On spinning tackle! Too much fun. And we do end up fishing in these highly technical fishing areas quite a lot. Knowing where and when to find the hot spots and times, is all the fun! There are very many places where, if you pay your 500 Met park fees, you can walk and spin fish for all sorts from kingfish to rock salmon.

Right, there you have it. I could add the islands themselves, the unreal snorkeling in the lukewarm crystal palace water, the palm trees and coconuts, the delightful and unspoilt wetlands and river, the quaint little party town of Vilankulos that recently welcomed Sylvester Stallone, Jeremy Clarkson and his little mate…and back in the days…The Kennedys, Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger and host of other stars. The Donna Anna, the hotel in which they partied, which has been restored to a level of glory, and yes you’ll go there too!

You can get the ball rolling and get in touch with the team at FishBazaruto at his website link below:

http://fishbazaruto.com

You can go directly to the Rate Card PDF download page here:

Rates & Contact Fishbazaruto

Bazaruto 2018 Rates and Contact

 

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Mias half price sale is on today!

Mias half price sale is on today

Mias half-price sale is on today

There is gonna be some serious traffic today in Johannesburg as word gets out that Mias half price sale is on today! All three Mias stores – Woodmead, Benoni and Randburg, participate in the well-staged show of solidarity with their customers, each year…

Time to take advantage and stock your tackle room even more!

See you there!

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