STYWE LYNE TIGHT LINES - August 2014

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It was the second-last day of their exploratory 12-day trip to the Primeiras Archipelago. They were heading back to Vilanculos at a steady 8 to 9 knots while experiencing one of the rare calm mornings of the trip. The main sail stood proud in the gentle south-easterly breeze and the motors were purring with the marlin lures smoking and splashing off the stern. While thinking back to their time at the Primeiras, the author thought about a question asked by fellow crew member following a tug of war with his first Malabar rockcod of about 10 kg during their first sunrise over Pantiloon Reef: “Does a GT put up the same fight as a Malabar?” he asked. No, my friend, it certainly does not. Let me explain ...
MORE FEATURES:

EXPLORING THE PRIMEIRA ARCHIPELAGO
You will keep on coming back for more (Part 1)

VANDERKLOOF DAM
Largemouth yellowfish under threat!

CATFISH
Your winter alternative

SPOTLIGHT ON
The silver carp

FISHING TACKLE FOR CARP
Leaders

LIGHT TACKLE BOAT ANGLING
Catching grunters on a 4 kg line

FISHING FROM A KAYAK
Kayak fishermen are versatile creatures

We also discuss the smallmouth bass of Arum Lily, visit the ever-popular Hartbeespoort Dam, focus on the “GRHEN Opduiker” fly and learn more about the hook swivel rig.

All this and so much more in the angler’s friend – Stywe Lyne/Tight Lines.