You might have noticed the catch of the week in the right hand margin. There has been much debate as to to legitimacy of that catch and photo. Knysna lagoon (for those non South Africans) is an estuary system on the South East coast of South Africa. Water temperatures in the lagoon, and out in the sea, are far from where you would ever expect to see tropical fish, usually in the 14-19deg C range. A Dorado in the area alone was unlikely, never mind in an estuary.
Well, the vid has been released. If only these things were common in estuaries. I don’t think Id target another fish.
[…] Knysna. Home. A massive twisting system of channels, mud and sand banks. The options are endless with great catches of Grunter, Leerie, Kob and Steenies being recorded annually. And every now and again throws a surprise out with a Skippie, shark, Mussel Cracker or, more rarely, Dorado! […]
[…] Forget the fact that there are Yellowfish down the road and great trout fishing around the Cango Caves area. Forget the estuaries in the Mosselbay area – Hartenbos, Little Brak and Great Brak. I’m thinking closer to home… Knysna. Home. A massive twisting system of channels, mud and sand banks. The options are endless with great catches of Grunter, Leerie, Kob and Steenies being recorded annually. And every now and again throws a surprise out with a Skippie, shark, Mussel Cracker or, more rarely, Dorado! […]