Here's a few pics from last Saturdays session... I was invited to join a buddy of mine to take part in a fishing competition @ The South Breakwater Pier... When the Harbour of Richards Bay was constructed in 1969, the natural mouth was converted and using these locally made concrete 'Dolossa' they were able to force the sea back....

The morning started out great. There was a slight breeze to start off with but as is expected in this part of the world the wind started 'pumping' in check with the incoming tide. By 11:00pm it was 'howling...



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Of course of all the piers to fish in Richards Bay, this one is by far the most dangerous. The Dolossa here are the biggest and highly unforgiving...


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... Maybe a small 'livie', some fresh bait...


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The day wasn't completely fruitless... Both my nephew and I were able to land a shark @... 6.5kg Grey's!!!


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Dario had a great time. It was tough on the 'bricks' but a wonderful day fishing...


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I was hunting 'Stumpies' (Natal Stumpnose) with a passion, but to no avail...


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Generally just a excellent day @ the water...



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