The target? . When the mountain is hot, the yellowtail go berserk.
On a standard day, you cast, you retrieve, you feel a tap. On this day, the retrieve was impossible. You would wind twice, and the rod would buckle. nuwest fcv 096 whipping day at table mountain hot
For the uninitiated, the phrase sounds like a garbled radio transmission. For the seasoned angler, it is a promise of chaos, glory, and aching forearms. Recently, I had the privilege (and punishment) of living through one of these days. Here is the full breakdown of what happened when the NuWest FCV 096—the beloved 9.6-meter Falcon catamaran—hit a whipping day so hot that Table Mountain itself seemed to sweat. Before we dive into the carnage, let’s look at the machine. The NuWest FCV 096 is not a factory trawler; it is a purpose-built, high-speed catamaran operated by NuWest Fishing Charters out of Hout Bay. The "FCV" stands for Fiberglass Catamaran Vessel, and the "096" refers to its length (9.6 meters). The target
One angler, let's call him "Jan," hooked a fish on his first cast. While fighting it, another yellowtail grabbed his trailing hook. He was doubled-up before the drag even clicked. On a standard day, you cast, you retrieve, you feel a tap