As discussed recently, the FV Bounty will be coming up early July 2017 to Silver Fish Lodge, Mozambique, after maintenance in Richards Bay.
It will be moored at Silver Fish Lodge until the 25th September 2017, and then it will go up to Vilanculos for the Marlin season in October and November 2017. We will be targeting Marlin. Remember, the all Africa record for Black Marlin is held by Johnny Harel , who caught and released a Black Marlin of 588 kgs (1298 lbs) east of Bazaruto in November 1998. This place produces monster black marlin each season.
In Vilanculos we have paired with 2 different type budget accommodations. Dona Ana hotel, which is the best hotel in Vilanculos, (http://www.thehoteldonaana.com) and Casa Cabana, (http://www.casacabanabeach.com) which is cheaper accommodation, but still very good. Both are located on the beach, with the boat moored in front of the Accommodations.
Currently SAA air link offers direct flights to and from Johannesburg daily. We collect and deliver to the airport. LAM airlines are persisting with a fly-in to Maputo, then Vilanculos and then Inhambane……. Watch this space for updates.
We are looking for group bookings with a minimum stay of 5 nights, 4 days fishing.
The last week of November 2017, it is booked at Pomene for a week.
December 2017, it will return to Silver Fish Lodge, Inhambane and be available for min 3 day trips up to Pomene.
These trips will include fishing up to and fishing back from Pomene, so full days fishing offshore. We will work the reefs, the 100m, 200m and 500m lines looking for big fish. This will include Marlin, Dorado, Wahoo, and Yellowfin Tuna. As mentioned earlier, we have a flybridge, good electronics and outriggers.
We are also planning to target the Sea Mountain, which is a 300m table top in 1000m of water, 30 miles off barra light house.
At present, this is what we have planned.
Charter rate is zar 8000 (us$600), plus fuel. Fuel is currently at us$0.95 per litre, and she is certified for 12.
Contact me at [email protected] for a package to suit your budget and group. Limited space available.