Tuesday 4 March

Today brought warm yet overcast weather with minimal wind—perfect conditions for a day at sea. The boats were granted permission to launch at first light, and lines-up was announced at 16:00.

There were numerous hook-ups reported, but many anglers faced disappointment as their anticipated ‘Maco-Marlins’ turned out to be sharks instead of the prized Black Marlin. Dory, however, had a successful hook-up and measured and released a lovely 181kg Black Marlin.
The boats with successful catches will need to share their stories, though they’re all keeping busy with daily fishing adventures. Stay tuned for their thrilling tales in the days to come!”

With the boats returning earlier than yesterday, the jetty was not yet flooded when the fleet returned. It was a delight to find short-tailed stingrays swimming in the shallows. They glide in eagerly to feast on the scraps from the commercial fishermen as they clean their fish at the water’s edge.

Yesterday, I did not get photos of Soo-Ja! and Bayswater so here they are today,

It is always fun to welcome the boats back. Below are a few more pictures of the returning fleet.

Struisbaai Harbour is currently facing a considerable sand build-up, which unfortunately affected poor Multi’s return today. It’s time the harbour entrance fee was put to good use!
Thankfully a Roberton’s Toyota vehicle was there and ready to offer assistance.

Dinner tonight was another masterpiece for the record books—Marinda and her team outdid themselves, making sure every hungry angler was catered for! Though, for those of us with smaller appetites, it felt like tackling a buffet built for a marlin.