Off the Hook: French fisherman boats a wahoo
Wahoo fish are seen as ‘prize fish’ for many because of their speed and high quality flesh. Its flesh is white/grey, delicate to dense, and is often used in gourmet meals.
WITH just a few days of clear skies this past week, fishing was more difficult than usual.
Even though the sea was rough and it rained cats and dogs, a few brave fishermen still ventured out to see if they could get a good bite.
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Skipper and Captain of boat Wotalotigot, Wikus van Kraayenburg, was one of those who went out in the drab weather.
During the course of last week, he took Frenchmen Jean-Paul Hetzel and GéGé Hubert, out to sea as part of their South Coast tour.
The men had some awesome catches on their days at sea with Jean-Paul reeling in a 25kg wahoo, an extremely fast fish.
They’re found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas.
Wahoo fish are seen as ‘prize fish’ for many because of their speed and high quality flesh. Its flesh is white/grey, delicate to dense, and is often used in gourmet meals.
Some of the other catches on boat Wotalotigot included some tuna and dorado.
Those who went shore fishing had hardly any luck due to the heavy rain and strong winds.
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This year’s Umgeni Kayak Fishing Club’s Kayak Angling Festival will be held on May 4 and 5. Visit www.ukfc.co.za to download entry forms.
For more info or queries on the entries, contact Jacques du Plessis at 083-6506406 or Jamie Wardell at 084-4050301. You could also email ukfc11@gmail.com.
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