I was in George for a bit of a long weekend and thought I’d send you a report! We went out Saturday and Sunday launching from the beach at Gerricke’s. went through to the banks and on my first down I swam down behind a poensie of over 10kg’s he was fast out pacing me and gave a slight look over his shoulder and I decided to take the long shot, not the best idea I had but I heard these big boys don’t come in… so I missed! Managed a few parrots and 2 romans for the braai, at one pinnacle I saw a massive red steenbras, biggest reef fish I’ve seen! at the edge of my visibility… it came in cautiously and I was fast running out of time! Took another long shot and missed again then he swam past me with this “what do you think you are doing†look and disappeared. Was amazing seeing two such big fish!
Sunday saw better conditions but didn’t see much big fish although that being said I landed my biggest reef fish, which was the yellow belly. Went off to another spot and the action was crazy! Cracker, bellman, bream, spotted grunter… it was on! I managed to land a nice bream and a cracker that was just size but my concentration was gone and I missed atleast 7 shots! I find it really difficult to concentrate on the moment before I pull the trigger, which is really frustrating! But needless to say it was a really special dive in some great conditions!
Sunday saw better conditions but didn’t see much big fish although that being said I landed my biggest reef fish, which was the yellow belly. Went off to another spot and the action was crazy! Cracker, bellman, bream, spotted grunter… it was on! I managed to land a nice bream and a cracker that was just size but my concentration was gone and I missed atleast 7 shots! I find it really difficult to concentrate on the moment before I pull the trigger, which is really frustrating! But needless to say it was a really special dive in some great conditions!