On the Spotted Grunter Trail with GoFish Camera at Umzimkulu Mouth

On the Spotted Grunter Trail with GoFish Camera at Umzimkulu Mouth

On the Spotted Grunter Trail with GoFish Camera at Umzimkulu Mouth: The Natal winter estuary game fishing season is well underway right now. For about a month, the Umzimkulu has been on the boil. Mainly the fish have been coming out on the troll. As is typical in early estuary fishing season. But Dave Phillip’s Dirty Prawn bucktail has once again been the most reliable performer. Wait til you see Matt Wainwright’s recent session here over a weekend using the Dirty Prawn “Umzimkulu Special”. A deadly design that features a swathe of orange roe colour on its belly.

This video was shot about 3 weekends ago. With the Lawson family visit. A fun start to the season. And extremely inspiring as we saw what the camera revealed…

GoFish Cameras

Have changed the way I see. Both underwater, and on top. I no longer sport a fishing rod. And the ones I do are spooled with 100lb. For on the end of that line, is my GoFish Camera. Silently doing its undercover work. Spying for me. No longer do I not know what is down there.

We have gathered an unparalleled collection of underwater scenes. Featuring all the gamefish species. The bait. And how they interact. We release about 0.01% of what we film. For the last thing we need is for the hordes to come along and catch them all out. Luckily these grunter are very hard to catch. Especially at this size.

They also move around all the time. Dialling in, with the help of the cameras, gives you a look into where and why these fish will bite sometimes. And not other times.

Catch and release

But chiefly, it’s a spectacle to see these majestic fish, doing what they are doing, and surviving (it seems). As stated over and over, we let each and every fish we catch – go. Unless of course the fish sustains a bad injury and is bleeding. Those we keep. And eat!

The Umzimkulu Marina

In Port Shepstone, is perfectly situated – on the south bank of the mighty Umzimkulu – to immerse you and your family, in fishing and nature. Self-catering units look out over the water. You can fish at the spots right here. Or we can take you out to the deep holes upriver. Or downriver to the mouth for the pushing tide. There are many options and many spots to fish. Many species to catch.

With the fabled surf fishing spots – The SandSpit and The Block, just a short drive away. Shopping centres, banks, pharmacies, gas stations…all within 5 minutes drive. Even a stupid golf course!

You can visit their website right HERE.

Or, get in touch with me Sean on +27793269671, or use the big old WhatsApp button floating about on the site somewhere. You can also email on umzimkulu@gmail.com.

See underwater right here…

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