Well this is worth a watch!
Some serious gonads as this healthy and inquisitive killing machine makes several approaches to an amazingly calm spearfisherman.
The dude holds his ground magnificently as the huge fish appears out of the gloom like some sort of sinister submarine.
The more you watch this stuff the better!
The diving conditions have been well below average due to Cyclone Dineo’s ripple effect on our weather. Every river on the north and south coast came down in flood. Saturday morning a light offshore blows with smaller 1.3m swell running and later in the day a moderate southwest blows. Sunday the southwest continues to blow with the swell running at 2m. Saturday conditions are right early morning but finding viz is going to be a problem. As always dive safe and straight spears
The new IGFA rules published recently include some long overdue and revolutionary amendments.
The main one to me, is that you are now allowed to tie your top line ie the line class you are fishing, to your backing, no matter what backing!
There is a minimum stipulated length of top line required, of…5 m! Yes, five metres!
This means that when you break off on a fish, only the lighter top line will still be attached to it as it swims off. A minimal impediment compared to being stuck dragging 200m plus nylon. A very cool, and commendable change.
It obviously makes for using a lot less line – you can change line classes more efficiently and quickly. So much less waste and line pollution.
Another cool change, is that you are allowed to assist an angler who is fighting a fish – promoting safety. No assistance is allowed in pulling the fish in, but someone can hold on to you when things get crazy rough!
Read more here…
http://www.marlinmag.com/igfa-new-angling-equipment-rules-2017
Port Shepstone things to do…
Since forever, Port Shepstone’s south bank has been the start of many an adventure up or down the Umzimkulu River. But a few bridges, and many boats later…the floods have made their mark – and you can still stick with tradition, and take a river cruise.
The Umzimkulu is a great big old retired commercial ski-boat with a roof and seating all round. Safety equipment, three motors and qualified skippers and crew make sure of everything.
Various ways are available, to get out on the water…
And for the fishermen in the family…
We have also been doing corporate gigs for companies in Port Shepstone and surrounds. We can brand the boat and prepare it for all kinds of functions or events.
In fact, the only thing we don’t do anymore, are bulls parties. And that’s final!
Contact Sean on umzimkulu@gmail.com or call +27 79 326 9671 for more details.
Or check out our official boating and and adventure website Umzimkulu Adrenalin. This is the place to see exactly what it is you can do on your next trip to the waters of Port Shepstone.
Deep sea fishing is on offer. Lots of boats to choose from and fish to target. Our Ocean Safari trips are jam-packed with thrills and you might even get to swim with a dolphin. Estuary cruises for more chilled vibe. And estuary fishing is a great combination of it all.
More things to do in Port Shepstone:
https://thesardine.co.za – never miss a single sardine
https://masterwatermen.co.za – by The Bear
https://portcaptain.co.za – Egyptian food in Port Shepstone
https://umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za – get out there!
https://spillershouse.co.za – BnB and Backpackers
https://fishontheriver.co.za – epic seafood
It’s all fair and well being a Bertish, and crossing the Atlantic Ocean ace-out on a SUP, but when you get a song written about you, then you know you’ve made it.
And made it Chris has. He has crossed the oceans for charity and this stand up guys deserves all the support he can get, as he nears the coast of Venezuela!
Well, he’s over half way anyway…750 odd Miles to go still.
It’s all very well documented…
http://standupjournal.com/news/chris-bertish-almost-home/
And if you are willing and able…DONATE here…
http://www.thesupcrossing.com/donate/
The rad tribute was written and performed by Anton Smuts (Mr. Bardo)
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