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Posted on June 7, 2017 by Sean Lange — Leave a comment

Marlin on a Coffee Grinder

Carl Jankowitz gets stuck in with his stella coffee grinder

Marlin on a Coffee Grinder

Carl Jankowitz, fishing with Captain Duarte Rato out off Cape Verde, really wanted a marlin on a coffee grinder. Well, not just any coffee grinder – his trusty Stella. Which you can also use to winch your boat up onto your trailer after fishing, if you need to!

And so, the reel filled with some high powered braid, and attached to a solid jigging type stick – the team proceeded to raise and bait a hot tempered blue marlin or two. Resulting in one very good release, as the Stella and Carl were able to put the required amount of drag and pressure.

Bait and switch is popular in Cape Verde

Cape Verde Blue Marlin and some Great photography by Captain Duarte

Blue marlin are wild in Cape Verde right now

You can read the full story on over at http://fishbazaruto.com where updates from Duarte’s fishing adventures are posted. And bget in touch there if you want in on the marlin action, as Duarte follows them around the world – Cape Verde, Ascension Isles, Great Barrier Reef, Madeira, and of course, his favourite – Bazaruto.

And check this video out of how the guys in Cape Verde release their marlin…

Follow Duarte on Facebook at…

https://web.facebook.com/fishbazaruto/

The show moves back to Bazaruto in September, and there are a few slots still available. Bazaruto has long been the favourite for producing new world record sized black marlin – the current IGFA record by Alfred Glassel was caught in Cabo Blanco over half a century ago…1560 lbs!

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Sean Lange — Leave a comment

QUADPARA FISHING COMPETITION in Durban

Catching gamefish on lures in the Umzimkulu River like this is dreamy

QUADPARA FISHING COMPETITION

QUADPARA FISHING COMPETITION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Venue : SA Navy Base, Salisbury Island, Durban Harbour
Date : Saturday 8th of July 2017

The QuadPara Association of KZN is holding a fishing event for persons with disabilities on the 8th of July

2017 at the S.A. Navy Base on Salisbury Island.

Watch video material here…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5viT5WzGxaI&index=6&t=23s&list=PLMPLdWtsVl0AaewUemPwV6OJTtAIymwVI

The competition has been running for the past 7 years and has always given people with disabilities an enjoyable day out.

This event is an opportunity for between 80 and 150 disabled anglers to take part in a day of fishing and outdoor fun. There will also be approximately 120 helpers & families who will ensure this is a day to be remembered for every disabled angler.

Fishing is done on a strictly “catch & release” basis.

The fees are needed to cover transport, portable toilet hire, cleaning crews, refreshments, etc. on the day. The Association is registered to issue 18A Certificates (Tax deduction) for the value of your donation and we can distribute any promotional material for you on the day.

Anything you can do to help make this an enjoyable day will be hugely appreciated. Any form of prizes (Caps, t-shirts, goodie bags) will be much appreciated

Bank details:-
QuadPara Association of KZN
Nedbank
Code 198765
Acc. # 1336008652
Ref. Fish (YOUR NAME)

Frank Kruger

Tel: +27 (0) 31 7017444 * Fax: +27 (0) 31 7026832

19 & 23 Second Avenue, Ashley, Pinetown, 3610 * PO Box 10406, Ashwood, 3605

ashleyvill@mweb.co.za * www.qak.org.za

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“The only disability in life is a bad attitude”

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Posted on May 15, 2017May 15, 2017 by Sean Lange — Leave a comment

Sailfish ladies eye the trophy at the Vilankulos Sailfish 2017

And it’s all on as the Sailfish ladies eye the trophy at the Big Blue Vilankulos Sailfish 2017. And they are fishing for a good cause…Check this link out and get involved…

https://www.generosity.com/education-fundraising/fishing-for-pre-school-education-in-mozambique

The sailfish have pitched up exactly on time off Bazaruto and it looks to be another great contest. The ladies will have to fend off some serious competition from the experienced local and visiting field – in this exclusively release event.

The Vilankulos Sailfish ladies team are amping on the trophy this 2017

They are: Susana Vidal, Dee Lou and Gretha DeWet pictured above at Vila do Paraiso, Vilanculos, Mozambique.

The weather looks a bit otherwise at the moment but it should be clear skies and sailfish bites over the fishing window of 22 to 26 May. May is renowned not only for the sailfish – but also the great weather.

The competition will be hosted at Villa Paraiso, a top notch resort that looks straight out over the islands of Bazaruto, Benguerra, Margaruque and Bungue – and the clear blue waters of the magnificent Bazaruto Archipilego. Just outside of these islands, lies the deep water that contours the Mozambique Current right in close. Real close. With ideal sailfish territory built in like huge canyons and drop offs – reef pinnacles everywhere. And bait to beat the band. Don’t forget your Mydo Baitswimmers!

Contact Morgan O’Kennedy at Big Blue in Vilankulos on morgan@bigbluevilankulo.com for more information or to get involved and enter.

Margaruque Sailfish by Captain Duarte Rato

Bazaruto Sailfish by Captain Duarte Rato

More details below:

The Sardine News will be running almost live stream directly from the competition – maybe even direct from the boat, with some luck and signal.

For more information on fishing for sailfish off Vilankulos, click on over to Captain Duarte Rato’s website FishBazaruto.Com…http://fishbazaruto.com.

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Sean Lange — Leave a comment

Late season marlin at Bazaruto

With some good weather and great bait action, the late season marlin at Bazaruto put on a great show.

Captain Duarte Rato reports that April is actually a great time to target big blues out the back – especially if the weather holds. This April was decidedly otherwise with it’s weather, but the big boats enabled fishing in the canyons off Maragruque quite comfortable. Bait was plentiful, but the razor gang just kept chopping them to pieces. And so monst of the fish reported were taken on lures.

Vilankulos Fishing – Pablo & Nicolai´s first Bazaruto Experience!

And so a few blues featured amongst a few blacks, and finally at the end of April, the sailfish pitched up with the cooler water.

Wahoo and tuna also abounded, with the second annual wave of dorado making for some exciting strikes.

Get in touch with Duarte by clicking on over to his fantastic website and Captain’s Blog. Where you can read about all of Duarte’s marlin taming adventures worldwide. And book a trip!

http://fishbazaruto.com

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Sean Lange — Leave a comment

Almost time for the Vilankulos Sailfish Competition

Well it’s almost time for the Vilankulos Sailfish Competition for this year 2017 to take place.

This fun competition is hosted by Villa Paraiso and runs 22 to 26 May.

The sailfish have made their appearance in water that dropped from 29.5 degrees to 27.5 in one day! The conditions totally have changed out off Bazaruto waters and surrounds – and it’s in this water that the sailfish have come to gather.

Bait has been plentiful – pint-sized skipjacks by the thousand – very fussy and only jumping on the smallest spoons. With the odd yellowfin in between the madness. But there is new competition out there right now – huge wahoo have been obliterating live baits meant for bills lately!

So get in touch with Morgan, details:

morgan@bigbluevilankulo.com

or +258 84 566 5006

Marlin on a Coffee Grinder

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QUADPARA FISHING COMPETITION

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Sailfish ladies eye the trophy at the Vilankulos Sailfish 2017

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Late season marlin at Bazaruto

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Almost time for the Vilankulos Sailfish Competition

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