Fish Eagle 0 Fish 1: tight game down on the Umzimkulu

The Fish Eagles of the Umzimkulu wake lodge guests at the Umzimkulu Marina, each morning. Don't worry though, they start at a reasonable hour - fishing time!

Fish Eagle 0 Fish 1 Our two resident fish eagles, a pair that have been living and breeding here on the lower Umzimkulu River, for decades it feels, were circling over head. The colours of the afternoon showing no sign of the impending cold front. The sun was out. The river had swelled magnificently since … Read more

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Max Mogeson’s first Rock Salmon

Max Mogeson

Max Mogeson’s first Rock Salmon A few weekends back we had a huge influx of fishing mad kids down at the Umzimkulu Marina. Including a chap named Max who took the right ride out to rock salmon alley, on the Mad Mullet. He caught his first rock salmon – and so he brought it home … Read more

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Umzimkulu GT in the evening

A lekker Umzimkulu GT by Yousef Jadwat

Umzimkulu GT in the evening Umzimkulu GT in the evening: Estuary fishing is a technical art. You can’t decide to just go fishing. You got to research beforehand and time it right. So when Yousef Jadwat emailed me a while back to go fish the Umzimkulu, we had a good look, and chose 6pm high … Read more

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MYDO Fishing Lures say no to single-use plastic

Mydo Lure Pouch: Can fasten lure on rod for safe travels and fishing

MYDO Fishing Lures say no to single-use plastic In a stroke of good conscience and sharpened pencils, Mydo Fishing Lures have finally solved the world-wide problem – of single-use plastic, being used as packaging for fishing tackle! Mydo’s now all come in a resilient lure pouch – included in the price! (you can also buy them … Read more

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Sunscreen causes cancer and is made from petrol!

Sunscreen causes cancer and is made from petrol! On every other day in Tofo, in the seasons, we get to do island trips in the Inhambane Bay. There are two main islands – Ilha do Porcos, and Ilha do Rato. These two are inhabited, and feature schools and churches and even roads. They are bustling with … Read more

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