![]() ![]() We finally moved off towards Seal Eiland and made our first anchor as the wind had strengthened slightly and drifting wasn't going to work. This is the bread and butter fish of all line fisherman, and if nothing else is biting, then they usually will,They will eventually become a nuisance when you target other species as they are simply everywhere. It's a waiting game as you drift on and drift off fish as you are slowly moving on the current.Best to keep your gear about 1 fathom off the bottom to prevent getting snagged on the bottom.Ī few good sizes of bream or known locally as hottie were landed. It's a method employed to best get the elusive red roman which is highly prized. Moved down towards the shore in the 8 fathom and drift fished the outside reefs.Īt this stage we were between the tanks and the pavilion about 2 miles offshore of the beach. SW swell of 1m and very light ENE wind.Couldn't have asked for better conditions as the day before the SE wind was at 30 knots. Left Kalk bay harbour at approx.0830 and proceeded to sea towards the East. Skipper was Carl, with Arthur as Mate and Shaun as deck crew.Įvery one arrived back safely in harbour after an awesome day out on the ocean. Videos and pics were taken and we left to proceed back to harbour at 14.00Įveryone caught fish and enjoyed the adventure. The eiland is home to hundreds of Cape fur seals and cormorants. ![]() Once the bag limits were reached we pulled up the anchor and went to see the fur seals close up.ĭrifted down on the current while watching the seals at play. This makes the fish a bit shy, however plenty good sized brean and panga were landed.Some undersized roman were released. Left Kalk Bay harbour at about 08:30 after safety briefing and proceeded down to Seal Eiland, the trip taking about an hour.The weather was fine with a chilly NW breeze, which was totally unpredicted.This brought in mist and the trip was done in misty conditions until reaching the eiland where it started clearing and the sun popped out.Sea conditions were good and the wind dropped away which made for a very pleasant day out at the eiland, making three anchors in the quest to find the fish.The last anchor proved the best and most successful.Water still quite cold from the SE wind. ![]()
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