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Ocean Ecstasea
Приєднався 13 кві 2019
Follow my underwater adventures around the South African coastline!
Freediving into a massive school of Atlantic Bonito off thé Southernmost point of Africa
Yesterday was one of those days where Mother Nature decided to put on a show. My dad and I came across a strange looking bait ball and I decided to jump overboard our boat “Magic” to have a look what’s happening below the surface. I didn’t even have time to put my fins on..
Well little did I know that I would be jumping into a massive school of Atlantic Bonito (sarda sarda) as far as my eye could see. I have dived with Bonito before but never have I seen such a calmness from a school. They circled me, and didn’t seem to be phased by my presence at all.
Never in all my years of diving have I seen such a sight. Strangest thing is that the past two weeks @sharkie_tina and I have been dissecting this exact species to better understand their life cycle along the coastline to help protect them for future generations.
It goes to show, protect and respect Mother Nature and she will show you her deepest seacrets.
Well little did I know that I would be jumping into a massive school of Atlantic Bonito (sarda sarda) as far as my eye could see. I have dived with Bonito before but never have I seen such a calmness from a school. They circled me, and didn’t seem to be phased by my presence at all.
Never in all my years of diving have I seen such a sight. Strangest thing is that the past two weeks @sharkie_tina and I have been dissecting this exact species to better understand their life cycle along the coastline to help protect them for future generations.
It goes to show, protect and respect Mother Nature and she will show you her deepest seacrets.
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Secrets to rigging paddletail and softbait lures fishing for Kob - Mulloway, Garrick and Gamefish
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Some hacks in rigging weedless paddletails for targeting Kob and Garrick in the surf. How to recycle your paddletails after some abuse.
Useful info. Super glue also works well to repair or close cuts on a soft plastic lure
To be super weedless Texpose tip of hook. Meaning just barely reinsert tip of hook, if necessary. Buy Mend it for fixing plastics. Worth it. Easy
Great tips. This video should have lots more views.
Thanks man, any other videos you might want to see?
@@oceanecstasea I'd like to see videos of the fish you catch. I'm in the states and this was your first video I've seen. It's interesting to see American made lures for bass catching other species.
Also seen big paddle tails rigged on ganged hooks like a pilchard, and caught a lot of fish.
When we target Kob and Garrick we intend to release them. So we debard our hooks and use the least invasive way possible to ensure the fish swims off strong. Our garrick and dusky kob stocks are in the dire straits so every single one we have the privilege to catch needs to be released.
Hi there. Im trying really hard to catch a fish in lures in Melkbos side. After many atemps still nothing, not even a take...Any pointers or tips please. Thx for great video
Hi Louis, Melkbos is a tough one for lure fishing. The kob found your side are silver kob and are a lot less keen on lures when compared to the dusky kob. Your best shot would be t fish the brown water patches close to the NSRI after afew days of SE wind. Things start to light up from October onwards when the SE starts to blow more consistanly.
Is there any specifc knot you use for tying your paddle tail
Yes we like to use the rapala knot in weedless areas and the figure * where there is lots of weed in the water to limit wed on your line!
Excellent, thank you, you just showed me alot of knowledgeable ideas. 👍
Thanks .👌👌
Excellent tips!
Thanks Martin, are there any other lure videos you'd like to see?
Very good, not done dropshot, but will now. Thanks
We need more of this please 🔥 Garrick next please cuz 🤩
Thanx for info. Will up my game. I see guys catch some cob and leeries here in Mosselbay. I get strikes, but few hookups. Think this will help.
Hi. Just found your video via big catch on facebook. Can you maybe make a video about retrieving paddle tails. I fish from my kayak and I have tried paddle tails but not sure how I should retrieve it. And thanks for the info. I only used jigheads and I have lost a few in the rocks. Thanks
As a newbie to paddle tails, this video is excellent 🤘nice work bru!
Shot Ryan, any other videos that you'd like to see?
That end part is intersting