Mike Sierra Fishing

06/08/2026

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19/07/2026

Lovely Sunday lunch - strips of Geelbek and Daga, fried in batter- delicious 😋

18/07/2026

Ahmed Haffejee with a couple of beaut Soldiers - he is teaching us some tricks...Jayden with his dad Byron Schilling - and Jayden is now taller than his dad, even when standing on the down slope
A lovely Friday morning on the water with our 2 guests.

16/07/2026

Lots of fun this morning on a mid-week launch. We found the Bek in the deep early but unfortunately couldn't beat the sharks - a pity because these were quality fish at this time of the year. Fortunately we were able to boat a variety of other fish, so we have fresh fish to eat for the next few days. Thanks Ahmed Haffejee for a great morning on the ocean and blessed with some whale sightings.

26/06/2026

An early 4.30am start today for Brian van Niekerk and Mike de Vos, to do their NIGHT RATED skippers practical exam, on the water this morning, with Ronny Windsor. There is always something important to learn with Ronny and when you have done your Skippers certification with him, you can be confident that you have been thoroughly trained and examined - it's for your own safety at sea and for your crew and passengers - dont take short-cuts. Contact Ronny directly on 082 895 5904 to make your booking. Ronny will test you on all essential drills for night rating certification - these are covered in the course. We'll done Brian and Mike, it was pleasure having you aboard Mike Sierra Fishing

25/06/2026

When the bite is slow, actually non- existent...

23/06/2026

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This is a post about how Bark for Mark started. In December 2018 I started a washbay at Durban Ski Boat Club for ski-boats returning from deep sea fishing. I was 2 years away from retirement after working for 38 years in the corporate world. In the quiet period before the first boats returned to shore I noticed people washing their dogs under the tap, after walking them on the beach and promenade. This gave me the idea to offer a dog wash service and I designed the equipment that I still use today. I was working weekends with my washbay crew that I had recruited and trained to wash boats, motors and fishing tackle, whilst still working my last 18 months at my corporate job. Here is one of my first dog wash pics, June 2019. Sadly Grant ("Boy"), as he liked to be called, passed away approximately 2 years ago after complications with his diabetes. He was very passionate about dogs and was always keen to assist with the dogs. By the end of 2019, I decided to give the washbay business to my crew of 3 brothers whilst I decided to continue with the dogs on a mobile basis, once I retired, which came earlier than expected due to COVID in March 2020. Calvin, Grant's youngest brother still runs the washbay 7 days a week with his own crew, subject to suitable sea conditions for launching. Sadly the 3rd brother, Owen, was shot and killed near his home over a domestic issue, for which he was not to blame. The 3 brothers who were never employed, ran the washbay by themselves and earned a living, saved money and I am very proud of Calvin, who still offers a fantastic service to club members and is well liked and supported. I still bath Molly, a Golden Retriever, from Durban North, who was one of my first washbay dog 🐕 clients.
Dirty dogs? Bark for Mark on WhatsApp 060 533 6353 to schedule an appointment

19/06/2026

Such an impressive picture from our Durban Ski Boat Club WhatsApp chat group - not caught on our boat. Note the double, possibly triple bite - the bite near the head seems to have a smaller jaw outline nearest the head - not sure? And the Hammerhead was a decent size to start with...must have been an awesome predation. If the fisherman will share more insight, it will be great to hear from him.

09/06/2026

I'm selling out my KP gear and switching to Reel Machine and Tails Up rod. All these KP's are old manufacture when KP's were still very strong and all have backing..Here are clearance items - please WhatsApp me on 083 654 6847.

10in Bek/Daga combo with rebuilt Kingfisher Yellowtail rod, new stock, Fugi winch, x heavy guides, excludes braid - R600
1 X 10in KP - R300
2 X 9in KP - R300 ea.
1 X 9in KP, wide spool, with drag and strengthened handles - R300
1 X 8in KP - R250
OKUMA 5ft6in trawling rol - 24kg, virtually new...R350.

09/05/2026

Lovely to be on the water again and getting some Bek, reds and Sarda bye-catch. We got well beaten by the Amber's though, 3 times, as you can see from this reel. It will be replaced with a proper Reel Machine and then more to follow as funding permits. We'll done Anton Du Preez and great having Brett on board as well.