Hiya Akrikel
I've been quite busy with my new boat, so my spearing has suffered for the past couple of weeks. From my friends, i hear that the diving has been quite good on the West Coast. Quite a few 'tail at Robben Island in 17degrees water. Mostly around the Whale Rock area.
Further down, at Dassen Island, there were quite a few days were the full quota of 10 'tail per man was taken. 16-17 degrees water with 15-20m+ viz!!!! PLENTY of snoek too!!! But you know the usual story with Dassen, plenty fish here today and NOTHING tommorow!!
All rather small fish, sort of 3-5kg class with the odd 8kg fish being taken.
Falsebay's been quite. Or should i rather say, most of the guys i know simply don't spear there anymore. Not worth risking yourself for a couple of small 'tail.
Struisbaai has also been very quite. Pretty normal for this time of the year. Should start producing in the next month or two.
On the Tuna front, its still a bit early, as the season "officially" starts in October. How-ever, some Yellowfins have been taken. I know of one commercial boat landing two 50-60kg class fish, whilst a heard via the grapevine that a 92kg fish was also landed. (can't confirm it though..)
That pretty much sums it up. Nothing spectacular, but give it another week or two and things should really liven up!!!
Regards
miles
