Snoek in Durban Bay

[Brett]

Morning Gents

Those of you who have a boat take note that we have the pleasure of the snoek visiting us again in the bay.The area to work is the coal terminal wharf.

Same trace and way as last year.

My boat landed 21 this week end.

Brett

 

[Blade]

Hey Brett, see that you killing it,i have heard that snoek heads are good for shark fishing. any idea. if you selling them. let me know.

zaheer

 

[Brett]

 

Blade

Sorry fish were taken with heads ,will keep heads of future snoek if you want.

Did you get any Bonnies , They are wild at the moment .We got 20 in about 10minutes on Saterday off the front of the south pier.

Brett

 

[Guest]

Hey Brett

Please let me know if you are selling any fish, i haven't eaten fresh fish in a long time not fussy on what fish but i do prefer any deep sea fish.

 

[Brett]

Selling fish is illegal.

 

[Blade]

thank,

will appreciate it.try to keepo a few for me. remember those kawa kawas. i had one left. and it landed me a nice diamond skate on sunday after noon.38 kilos.i missed out on the bonnies.

 

[Becks]

Hi Brett,

 

what way were you using last year to catch them, slow trawl with bait or spoon ? what were the average size, and whats the best time of day ?

 

sorry for all the questions.

 

[Brett]

Beck`s

Not a problem thats what this forum is all bout.

The best time is early morning,with a slow trawl.I find that spoons do not work,but try it you never know with snoek.

All the snoek are shoal size 1.5kg-2.5kg,Use the trace as above.

Brett

 

[Becks]

Thanks Brett, will maybe have to try give it a shot soon, i am still battling to see what trace you are talking about, do you use a small skirt with a flap of sardine ?

 

 

[Brett]

Becks

I sometimes use a skirt but most of the time I use no skirt.

The trace is simple - small swivel attached to you main line,750mm flouro carbon 20lb,snap swivel,5/0 bass hook.

If you going to use a skirt the skirt goes above the snap swivel with a bead to protect the knot.

Brett

 

[Becks]

Any snoek still biting in the harbour ?

 

[Brett]

Beck`s

The snoek have disappeared .

Have to wait till the sprats enter the bay again.

Brett