NIGHT FLY FISHING EXPERIENCE - Flyfishingtails

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AUGUST IN KOSI BAY
– NIGHT FLY FISHING EXPERIENCE
By Brandon Stonefield
Sunset at Kosi Bay Mouth Estuary
With a long cold winter, a group of 8 guys (Brandon,
Steve, Andre, Warren, Danie, Ryan, Alwyn and
Koos) decided to head for some warmer climates
and Kosi mouth was the decided destination
in search of the elusive GT’s that basically hang
around all year round from the 9th to the 12th of August. We
would camp at Utshwayelo Lodge and Camp (www.kosimouth.
co.za).
It was my birthday the Sunday and I was given the green light from
the wife to do a trip like this with the boys. With only four days to
work with, we decided to leave Johannesburg before midnight on
the 8th and get there first light and at least have a good days fishing
upon arrival.
We did bring a boat with us to try the salt and saline lakes as an
alternate option as opposed to fishing out at sea, weather dependant.
But the main aim
was to fish the mouth and
estuary area (accessible
with 4x4 or 2x4 diff lock
through the mouth reserve
gate), along with the 4x4
only road to Rocktail Bay.
A waning moon phase was
present, not greatly ideal
for the salt but could still
produce fish. Weather and
tide info printed out, as
signal is very weak in the
area for current updates.
Tides and weather all
looked very promising
after the nationwide cold
front that just passed and
we all eagerly headed to the
beach for some anticipated
action!
Fishing at the mouth on the
Thursday was very quiet but
was expected as the front
had only just passed and
the water was fairly cold and
we did not fish that evening
as we needed to acquire a
night fishing permit.
The following day (Friday)
was almost perfect, weather
wise and we all jumped into