Survey in Pomene

Pomene by sea: the natural sand harbour at the top of the point. Kayaks abound here.

Survey in Pomene Clint Marx of LM Surveys gave The Sardine a call and asked about the feasibility of getting a boat from Barra to Pomene, 110kms north of us, for a survey job. Very feasible, was the quick answer. And so we were chartered to assist Clint with a survey in Pomene. Our team … Read more

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Solar eclipse from Pomene Lodge

Solar eclipse from Pomene Lodge This shot of young “Buddy” at watching the Solar eclipse from Pomene Lodge last week nicely captured the lunar moment out there. Our team jacked the welding helmet from the workshop at Pomene Lodge and facilitated the live show for all present out on the remote peninsula. Buddy was enthralled … Read more

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Exploring the Bazaruto Archipelago 

Exploring the Bazaruto Archipelago There is just so, so much to do and see, in the Bazaruto Archipelago. But you need a boat. And this is when you log on to fishbazaruto.com and get in touch with the team who are right there in Vilankulos. With boats aplenty. Fish Bazaruto is captained by local guide … Read more

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4th JULY BLUE MARLIN WORLD CUP 2016

4th JULY BLUE MARLIN WORLD CUP 2016 by Captain Duarte Rato Captain Duarte Rato from fishbazaruto.com had a long time dream to enter the Blue Marlin World Cup in Mozambique waters. Having fished the World Cup since 2006 this was a special time seeing it was the first time ever I would fish it in … Read more

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Spinning Tofinho Point

Spinning Tofinho Point

Waking up in the dark in Tofinho sure beats waking in the dark in Jhb. Where I have been stationed the last month.

It’s still hard work but without the cold it’s great. And watching first light appear over the ocean is what it’s all about.

My light spinning outfit rigged with an SS Tarpon spoon was rearing to go. Moer coffee got me in the same mood and soon I was casting off The Dragon, a small jutting headland shaped like a Dragon’s head, just south of Tofo.

Water moves around this point at a rapid rate and has scoured the reef to a staunch drop off. And in the waves, backlit by the rising sun, I saw the shoal of black tip kingfish.

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