Hi Guys
Hope we all well and getting ready for some fishing this weekend. This is my first post and I was looking for some advise regarding Hooking and landing Stumpnose. I usually fish at Umhlanga rocks,all along the lighthouse area. Had a great run with a stumpy a week ago,fought him for an awesome 15 min,(very strong fish)but when I finally got a glimpse of it, I was shocked at the size and then realized why it kept going off like a train whenever I thought I had it close to the shore. Seeing as I was alone ( fishing an Odd Monday night ),and being overwhelmed by the sight of the fish, I started to wade into the water to try and grab the line close to the fishes mouth. Needles to say as soon I leaned over to grab the line the fish darted off breaking the line from the slack.
I want to target these powerful fish and Any info regarding Bait, Trace & tides would be appreciated.
Hope we all well and getting ready for some fishing this weekend. This is my first post and I was looking for some advise regarding Hooking and landing Stumpnose. I usually fish at Umhlanga rocks,all along the lighthouse area. Had a great run with a stumpy a week ago,fought him for an awesome 15 min,(very strong fish)but when I finally got a glimpse of it, I was shocked at the size and then realized why it kept going off like a train whenever I thought I had it close to the shore. Seeing as I was alone ( fishing an Odd Monday night ),and being overwhelmed by the sight of the fish, I started to wade into the water to try and grab the line close to the fishes mouth. Needles to say as soon I leaned over to grab the line the fish darted off breaking the line from the slack.
I want to target these powerful fish and Any info regarding Bait, Trace & tides would be appreciated.