Catching ghost crabs is a pain - maybe I just lack
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I got a Berkley Rose wood rod and a Shimano Slade 1000 & 2000 & 2500 depending where I`m fishing all are loaded with 15lb Fire line and I mostly use Berkley Gulp`s.
Not a cheap sport but hell of fun.
Start it and keep tabs on the different fish that you catch .I had never caught a Fluke till I started drop shotting
Brett
I got a Berkley Rose wood rod and a Shimano Slade 1000 & 2000 & 2500 depending where I`m fishing all are loaded with 15lb Fire line and I mostly use Berkley Gulp`s.
Not a cheap sport but hell of fun.
Start it and keep tabs on the different fish that you catch .I had never caught a Fluke till I started drop shotting
Brett
Howzit,
I have done drop shot in Transkei, Mkambathi, Poensko, Brazen head etc...works very well with Blacktail (big one's , around the 2 - 3 kg).
The best was the Berkley Gulp Blood worm series....Ratfink also works well, you need to try a couple of lures of different types before you get the correct one....
Wish you all the luck, I have also bought 2 octopus and used the tenticles for salmon at Mkambathi mouth South bank and have picked up 4 around the 5 - 10 kg mark at night...remember, this is one bait you have to do well with prsentation ( skin to be removed and tenderised well with a tenderising mallet. Bait to be thin and long and some crayfishbaith on the outside for the scenty will work well).
The river itself produced nice cathes of Shad and 3 Garrik, 1 musslecracker (on crab) was also caught.
Take care and be wary on the rocks.
I have done drop shot in Transkei, Mkambathi, Poensko, Brazen head etc...works very well with Blacktail (big one's , around the 2 - 3 kg).
The best was the Berkley Gulp Blood worm series....Ratfink also works well, you need to try a couple of lures of different types before you get the correct one....
Wish you all the luck, I have also bought 2 octopus and used the tenticles for salmon at Mkambathi mouth South bank and have picked up 4 around the 5 - 10 kg mark at night...remember, this is one bait you have to do well with prsentation ( skin to be removed and tenderised well with a tenderising mallet. Bait to be thin and long and some crayfishbaith on the outside for the scenty will work well).
The river itself produced nice cathes of Shad and 3 Garrik, 1 musslecracker (on crab) was also caught.
Take care and be wary on the rocks.
Weather? don't let the weather depict what you want to do...weather is bad and the wind is blowing, leave the big stick and take out a heavy dropshot rig, in and around the white waters, you would do well with the black tails, maybe even a stompie or 2.
Get a smallish blackie and send it out for live bait, the kingies, salmon or garrick are bound to be around the river mouth in the early mornings and evenings....
Tight lines and let us know what is happening when you get back.
Get a smallish blackie and send it out for live bait, the kingies, salmon or garrick are bound to be around the river mouth in the early mornings and evenings....
Tight lines and let us know what is happening when you get back.
Thanks for the advice and will keep it in Mind - but unfortunately I won't be able to make use of it this weekend - our trip to the transkei has been postponed.
Yesterday afternoon we were notified that one of our crew lost his brother (heart attack) and since most of the crew are related the postponement was inevitable and unanimous.
Yesterday afternoon we were notified that one of our crew lost his brother (heart attack) and since most of the crew are related the postponement was inevitable and unanimous.
Rikoo, there's only one guy from our group who did some fishing in Moz, about 2 yrs ago And he was not very impressed , basically because he did not catch anything decent. I am not sure where he fished or if he had a guide or how much info he had on the area.
I think if you guys are able get some knowlegable locals to help you'll, it'll make a big difference to your trip.
I know the paddle ski fraternity have blast in moz.
Will you guys be fishing surf or boat.
I think if you guys are able get some knowlegable locals to help you'll, it'll make a big difference to your trip.
I know the paddle ski fraternity have blast in moz.
Will you guys be fishing surf or boat.
Cannot wait, from the sattelite photos that I got, it seems like there are some really uncharted places up there, would like to go and explore and see what happens.
I hope we latch onto some steam trains....
You guys are welcoe to come along if you have 4x4's.
My one is full.
Later
Shane
I hope we latch onto some steam trains....
You guys are welcoe to come along if you have 4x4's.
My one is full.
Later
Shane
hey Rikoo - below is an article that was in one of the fishing magazines.
Its about the DO's and DONT's when travelling in Moz.
Hope it helps.
written by Lynette Adams and appeared in the March/April 2006 issue of SKI-BOAT magazine
Stick to the rules and you’ll be fine
MANY tourists travelling to Moçambique are not aware of the border requirements and the laws which apply when you’re in that country. Having travelled to Moçambique on numerous occasions over the past 16 years, I’ve seen the laws and regulations change more times than I can remember. This often makes first-time travellers feel that they are being harassed by the Moçambican officials.
In this article I mention some of the main points that visitors to Moçambique need to be aware of.
VISAS
Visas are no longer required by South African citizens visiting Moçambique, but remember that you are only allowed to stay in the country for 30 days as of the date your passport was stamped at the border post. If you are caught staying longer you will be fined between R500 and R1 000 depending on the border post official.
If you are staying more than 30 days, you will need to have your passport stamped again at the border at the end of the 30 days. You can either take it yourself or get an agent to take it for you, with a letter of authorisation.
If you do not have a South African passport you will need to apply for a visa at the Moçambique embassy in your area.
Travellers going through the Swaziland border need to complete the necessary Swaziland documentation provided. A tip for travellers with Moçambican passports  a visa is required to enter Swaziland if the passport owner is Moçambican.
INSURANCE
Tourists travelling to Moçambique by vehicle will need to take out the compulsory third-party insurance. This insurance covers you if you have an accident involving a Moçambican vehicle or if you accidentally knock over a pedestrian. Vehicle third-party insurance costs R150, and if you have a trailer this will cost you R80.
If Moçambican officials catch you without third-party insurance you will be fined up to one-million meticals (R1 = 3 600 mets). Should you have an accident and not have the insurance, you will be put in jail and fined excessively.
Tourists are advised to check the limit of the liability as well as the excess on the insurance they are purchasing, as each insurance company is different. Personally, I have found Hollsure Insurance Moçambique to be the best, and they also offer a Maputo all-hours number should you be involved in an accident. Hollsure Maputo will also send an official to assist you at the police station, if need be.
Take note: Tourists travelling through the new Limpopo border gate are advised that there are no third-party insurance facilities there. You must purchase your insurance from your nearest AA or known agent.
In December several people at Guinjata contacted me to get insurance in Moçambique, as the traffic officials at Inhambane and Xai-Xai were fining them.
Tourists to Moçambique are advised to make sure that their medical insurance is in order with their medical aids. Some medical aids in South Africa need to be advised of your entry date into Moçambique and your destination.
Should you require medical insurance for Moçambique, contact your nearest travel insurance branch, otherwise Moçambique Road Evac offers a medical insurance for R150 per person. This covers you to be transported by road with a qualified paramedic to the nearest South African hospital. Air emergency evacuation in Moçambique can cost you up to R20 000 should you not be insured. This is payable upfront before the plane leaves South Africa.
BORDER PROCEDURES
When entering Moçambique you will be required to pay a levy on your passports. At Lebombo the entry per person is R12, but this is subject to change. You will then have to pay a road tax levy in meticals.
You will also need to complete a DA341 temporary export/import document on which you must state what you are taking into Moçambique and what you are taking out of Moçambique. For example, generator, deep-freeze, camping and fishing equipment, etc. On your return at the border post, should you be checked, you must be able to show the officials the goods declared or else you will have to pay a levy until such time as you produce the goods.
At the Lebombo border post it is much easier to make use of an agent who does all your documentation for you. The agent charges you a levy. There are plenty of them, but just watch out for the crooked ones. The agent saves you time and language / communication problems with officials.
Travellers going through the Limpopo gate are subject to another tariff per person (see “Entrance tariffs†table).
RULES OF THE ROAD
When entering Moçambique you are required by law to wear a seat belt at all times. Should you be caught not wearing one, you are fined. All South African vehicles must have a ZA sticker on them, as well as a yellow triangle on a blue background displayed on them. Make sure you have your driver’s licence and vehicle documentation on you at all times. Make sure your vehicle and trailer lights, indicators, etc., are all working. As per the new law, all trailers must also have reflective tape on the sides and back. When travelling through the towns make sure you stick to the speed limits. If the sign says 60 then drop your speed to 40. The Moçambique speed law for travelling on roads in populated areas is 60km/h, this being for vehicles only. If you have a trailer then the law states 50km/h. Radar is the main trapping device used and spot fines are payable. Watch out for areas where there is a solid white line as officials also like to fine the tourists when one or two wheels  especially on wide trailers, etc.  go over the middle line. A vehicle with two axles may tow a trailer, provided the length of the vehicle and trailer are 13m, but the length must not exceed 19m. The width of the trailer may be 2,6m and the trailer can be 4m high (measured from the ground). These specifications must be adhered to.
According to the laws governing the police of the Republic of Moçambique, traffic officers are obliged to identify themselves and to produce proof of identification. You, the tourist, have the right to ask for his documentation. When issued with a fine, tourists are advised to ask for a receipt. On the receipt the traffic officer is required by law to specify the traffic violation, quote the relevant article from the road ordinance and indicate the monetary value of the fine.
FISHING AND BOATING LAWS
Ski-boaters travelling to Moçambique must also take note of launch fees and fishing licences, as well as the laws relating to the amount of fish they are allowed to keep.
Working on exchange rate where R1 = 3 600 mets, launching fees (valid for 30 days) in the Inhambane area are as follows:
• Rubber duck inflatable: 363 000 mets (±R100)
• Fibreglass boat (ski-boat): 505 000 mets (±R140)
• Jetski: 150 000 mets (±R41)
A monthly fishing licence in the Inhambane area costs as follows:
• Deep sea: 420 000 mets (±R117)
• Spearfishing 520 000 mets (±R145)
The fishing licences and launching fees can be paid either at the resorts or to the officials from the Maritimo department that approach you. Annual licences can also be purchased.
Divers caught destroying reefs and causing damage to the marine environment can be fined up to R250 each.
Driving on the beach is not allowed. You are only allowed to drive in demarcated areas. Cars caught driving in prohibited areas are fined 1 800 000 mets (R500), four wheelers are fined up to 300 000 (R100) and motor cycles 150 000 (R50).
According to the Fisheries Department in Moçambique you are allowed to keep 2kg shellfish flesh and 2kg fish (fillets) per person. Should you require extra then you must obtain a permit to carry extra fish. This permit allows you to carry 6kg (fish fillets/shellfish flesh) in total and costs 15 000 mets per person. Visitors wanting to transport fish home by vehicle are advised to purchase a fishing permit irrespective.
These permits can be purchased from the Fisheries Departments in the various provinces, and remember that you will need to take your passport with you when you apply for the permit. The fisheries officials like to sit at Xai-Xai and stop the ski-boaters and search them for fish. If you do not have a permit, irrespective of the laws, you are fined. My advice  get a permit.
Certain shellfish and marine fish have restrictions regarding the number you may take out the sea (see the accompanying table, “List of species subject to restrictionsâ€Â).
Be aware of the restrictions before you go fishing. If you are caught taking out more than the quota allowed, you will be fined accordingly.
ROAD SENSE
Visitors to Moçambique are advised to travel only on the proper roads provided. When travelling to resorts through rural areas you are asked to respect the land dwellers’ plantations and home surroundings. Many locals plant their crops next to the roads, so  for example  the roadside coconut palms are privately-owned. You can be charged for coconuts should you stop to gather them, as many locals earn an income from them. The coconuts are their food and the excess is taken to factories to be made into oil.
Four-wheeler drivers especially are asked to show respect for the locals. Do not speed in areas where there are homesteads, as many small children tend to run into the road when vehicles approach. Tourists are asked not to give the children sweets on the side of the road as this encourages begging and possibly stealing too.
This article is just a basic guide for tourists and travellers to Moçambique. Please note that the laws and tariffs are subject to change at any time by the Moçambique authorities.
A last word of advice â€â€always carry the contact numbers of the resort you are going to. In case of an emergency. they can always assist you.
• Should anyone have further queries regarding travelling to Moçambique, contact Lynette Adams via e-mail at lynadams@mweb.co.za
Its about the DO's and DONT's when travelling in Moz.
Hope it helps.
written by Lynette Adams and appeared in the March/April 2006 issue of SKI-BOAT magazine
Stick to the rules and you’ll be fine
MANY tourists travelling to Moçambique are not aware of the border requirements and the laws which apply when you’re in that country. Having travelled to Moçambique on numerous occasions over the past 16 years, I’ve seen the laws and regulations change more times than I can remember. This often makes first-time travellers feel that they are being harassed by the Moçambican officials.
In this article I mention some of the main points that visitors to Moçambique need to be aware of.
VISAS
Visas are no longer required by South African citizens visiting Moçambique, but remember that you are only allowed to stay in the country for 30 days as of the date your passport was stamped at the border post. If you are caught staying longer you will be fined between R500 and R1 000 depending on the border post official.
If you are staying more than 30 days, you will need to have your passport stamped again at the border at the end of the 30 days. You can either take it yourself or get an agent to take it for you, with a letter of authorisation.
If you do not have a South African passport you will need to apply for a visa at the Moçambique embassy in your area.
Travellers going through the Swaziland border need to complete the necessary Swaziland documentation provided. A tip for travellers with Moçambican passports  a visa is required to enter Swaziland if the passport owner is Moçambican.
INSURANCE
Tourists travelling to Moçambique by vehicle will need to take out the compulsory third-party insurance. This insurance covers you if you have an accident involving a Moçambican vehicle or if you accidentally knock over a pedestrian. Vehicle third-party insurance costs R150, and if you have a trailer this will cost you R80.
If Moçambican officials catch you without third-party insurance you will be fined up to one-million meticals (R1 = 3 600 mets). Should you have an accident and not have the insurance, you will be put in jail and fined excessively.
Tourists are advised to check the limit of the liability as well as the excess on the insurance they are purchasing, as each insurance company is different. Personally, I have found Hollsure Insurance Moçambique to be the best, and they also offer a Maputo all-hours number should you be involved in an accident. Hollsure Maputo will also send an official to assist you at the police station, if need be.
Take note: Tourists travelling through the new Limpopo border gate are advised that there are no third-party insurance facilities there. You must purchase your insurance from your nearest AA or known agent.
In December several people at Guinjata contacted me to get insurance in Moçambique, as the traffic officials at Inhambane and Xai-Xai were fining them.
Tourists to Moçambique are advised to make sure that their medical insurance is in order with their medical aids. Some medical aids in South Africa need to be advised of your entry date into Moçambique and your destination.
Should you require medical insurance for Moçambique, contact your nearest travel insurance branch, otherwise Moçambique Road Evac offers a medical insurance for R150 per person. This covers you to be transported by road with a qualified paramedic to the nearest South African hospital. Air emergency evacuation in Moçambique can cost you up to R20 000 should you not be insured. This is payable upfront before the plane leaves South Africa.
BORDER PROCEDURES
When entering Moçambique you will be required to pay a levy on your passports. At Lebombo the entry per person is R12, but this is subject to change. You will then have to pay a road tax levy in meticals.
You will also need to complete a DA341 temporary export/import document on which you must state what you are taking into Moçambique and what you are taking out of Moçambique. For example, generator, deep-freeze, camping and fishing equipment, etc. On your return at the border post, should you be checked, you must be able to show the officials the goods declared or else you will have to pay a levy until such time as you produce the goods.
At the Lebombo border post it is much easier to make use of an agent who does all your documentation for you. The agent charges you a levy. There are plenty of them, but just watch out for the crooked ones. The agent saves you time and language / communication problems with officials.
Travellers going through the Limpopo gate are subject to another tariff per person (see “Entrance tariffs†table).
RULES OF THE ROAD
When entering Moçambique you are required by law to wear a seat belt at all times. Should you be caught not wearing one, you are fined. All South African vehicles must have a ZA sticker on them, as well as a yellow triangle on a blue background displayed on them. Make sure you have your driver’s licence and vehicle documentation on you at all times. Make sure your vehicle and trailer lights, indicators, etc., are all working. As per the new law, all trailers must also have reflective tape on the sides and back. When travelling through the towns make sure you stick to the speed limits. If the sign says 60 then drop your speed to 40. The Moçambique speed law for travelling on roads in populated areas is 60km/h, this being for vehicles only. If you have a trailer then the law states 50km/h. Radar is the main trapping device used and spot fines are payable. Watch out for areas where there is a solid white line as officials also like to fine the tourists when one or two wheels  especially on wide trailers, etc.  go over the middle line. A vehicle with two axles may tow a trailer, provided the length of the vehicle and trailer are 13m, but the length must not exceed 19m. The width of the trailer may be 2,6m and the trailer can be 4m high (measured from the ground). These specifications must be adhered to.
According to the laws governing the police of the Republic of Moçambique, traffic officers are obliged to identify themselves and to produce proof of identification. You, the tourist, have the right to ask for his documentation. When issued with a fine, tourists are advised to ask for a receipt. On the receipt the traffic officer is required by law to specify the traffic violation, quote the relevant article from the road ordinance and indicate the monetary value of the fine.
FISHING AND BOATING LAWS
Ski-boaters travelling to Moçambique must also take note of launch fees and fishing licences, as well as the laws relating to the amount of fish they are allowed to keep.
Working on exchange rate where R1 = 3 600 mets, launching fees (valid for 30 days) in the Inhambane area are as follows:
• Rubber duck inflatable: 363 000 mets (±R100)
• Fibreglass boat (ski-boat): 505 000 mets (±R140)
• Jetski: 150 000 mets (±R41)
A monthly fishing licence in the Inhambane area costs as follows:
• Deep sea: 420 000 mets (±R117)
• Spearfishing 520 000 mets (±R145)
The fishing licences and launching fees can be paid either at the resorts or to the officials from the Maritimo department that approach you. Annual licences can also be purchased.
Divers caught destroying reefs and causing damage to the marine environment can be fined up to R250 each.
Driving on the beach is not allowed. You are only allowed to drive in demarcated areas. Cars caught driving in prohibited areas are fined 1 800 000 mets (R500), four wheelers are fined up to 300 000 (R100) and motor cycles 150 000 (R50).
According to the Fisheries Department in Moçambique you are allowed to keep 2kg shellfish flesh and 2kg fish (fillets) per person. Should you require extra then you must obtain a permit to carry extra fish. This permit allows you to carry 6kg (fish fillets/shellfish flesh) in total and costs 15 000 mets per person. Visitors wanting to transport fish home by vehicle are advised to purchase a fishing permit irrespective.
These permits can be purchased from the Fisheries Departments in the various provinces, and remember that you will need to take your passport with you when you apply for the permit. The fisheries officials like to sit at Xai-Xai and stop the ski-boaters and search them for fish. If you do not have a permit, irrespective of the laws, you are fined. My advice  get a permit.
Certain shellfish and marine fish have restrictions regarding the number you may take out the sea (see the accompanying table, “List of species subject to restrictionsâ€Â).
Be aware of the restrictions before you go fishing. If you are caught taking out more than the quota allowed, you will be fined accordingly.
ROAD SENSE
Visitors to Moçambique are advised to travel only on the proper roads provided. When travelling to resorts through rural areas you are asked to respect the land dwellers’ plantations and home surroundings. Many locals plant their crops next to the roads, so  for example  the roadside coconut palms are privately-owned. You can be charged for coconuts should you stop to gather them, as many locals earn an income from them. The coconuts are their food and the excess is taken to factories to be made into oil.
Four-wheeler drivers especially are asked to show respect for the locals. Do not speed in areas where there are homesteads, as many small children tend to run into the road when vehicles approach. Tourists are asked not to give the children sweets on the side of the road as this encourages begging and possibly stealing too.
This article is just a basic guide for tourists and travellers to Moçambique. Please note that the laws and tariffs are subject to change at any time by the Moçambique authorities.
A last word of advice â€â€always carry the contact numbers of the resort you are going to. In case of an emergency. they can always assist you.
• Should anyone have further queries regarding travelling to Moçambique, contact Lynette Adams via e-mail at lynadams@mweb.co.za
I have absolutely no idea...
I have sent a mail to my friend in Moz and he said that he will mail me some places that are potential strke zones for big kingies and sorts, I will get the co-ordinates and check via satelite if there are roads in the vacinity.
As for the accomodation, we are planning to camp as we want to do a bit of touring and fishing in different spots.
I have sent a mail to my friend in Moz and he said that he will mail me some places that are potential strke zones for big kingies and sorts, I will get the co-ordinates and check via satelite if there are roads in the vacinity.
As for the accomodation, we are planning to camp as we want to do a bit of touring and fishing in different spots.
Locally , I fish Umhlanga, north pier and Dbn bay (boat), The Port shepstone area (sandspit, block) and we make about 5 or 6 trips to the Transkei including a week long trip in July to shuleka with the family.
I also fish from a fishing ski (not much this year because of a Hernia op) and deep sea whenever I get the chance.
Transkei is still the best for me.
I also fish from a fishing ski (not much this year because of a Hernia op) and deep sea whenever I get the chance.
Transkei is still the best for me.