27 July Sardine Report: Sardines are still moving north Spending some time on the beat between Scottburgh and Sheppy was an eye opener. Although we never encountered any solid shoals of sardines, we did encounter plenty action and tell-tale signs. Off Ifafa, the gamefish were boiling on the backline. And whilst we were checking it … Read more
25 July 2017 Sardine report Our 25 July 2017 Sardine report is also about mackerel, as Rob Nettleton of Offshore Africa off Port St. Johns reports on a bait ball of mackerel they had loads of fun with today! Now you got to ask, did the tinned mackerel you just bought from the supermarket come … Read more
Sardines netted at Margate, Ramsgate, Saints and Umkomaas There were small pockets of Sardines netted at Margate, Saints and Umkomaas this very morning, the 24 July 2017! They are certainly making their way up north right now. The sea is amazing, the visibility extending for miles on such a clear day, so the pockets are easier … Read more
Sardines netted at Mbango There were a few crates of sardines netted at Mbango yesterday. The wild ocean this past week, the cold, and the weather have all played along, and so – it is realistic to expect some sardine action further north up the KZN Natal coastline, this week. The crew from Offshore Africa … Read more
Trawler Watch 2017 reporting procedure We are now in touch with the right people – Senior Marine Conservation Inspectors with DAFF, to whom any sightings of suspected trawlers, can be reported. But there is some procedure to follow, that filters out any legitimate vessels. SO, when you see a suspected trawler… Log onto http://marinetraffic.com on the internet, … Read more
