KZN FISHING REPORT - 07 June 2008

FISHING COMPETITIONS
The Nseleni River Fishing Competition is being hosted by KZN Wildlife Honorary Officers on 14 and 15 June at Hippo Hollow, Richard's Bay. Briefing to be held at Hippo Hollow on the 13th at 19h00. R100, 000.00 prize for a tagged fish and R10 000 guaranteed prize for the heaviest fish. Tickets are R150 per angler and limited campsites are available. Contact Denis on 083 652 1611 or Ian on 082 312 9790.

The Kokstad Fly Fishing Club is hosting the 10th annual Festival on the weekend of 6th – 8th June and will be giving fly fishermen the opportunity to fish some of the finest waters that East Griqualand has to offer. This year entrance will be limited to 100 fly fishermen on a first come first come basis, so get in early. For more info give Bruce a call on 083 306 7317 or Trevor on 083 462 3676.

The following info supplied by Dave Nisbet from KZNCAU “I would like to draw your attention to the correct date for the Postal Round 8, namely the 5, 6 & 7th September 2008. The date for Round 8, as per the Year Book, is incorrect as it was amended after the documentation was sent to the printers due to objections received after the proposed dates were circulated. Please ensure that your members are made aware of the correct date”.

HEER GAAN ONS ALWEER
Heer Gaan Ons Alweer is back on TV. This very interesting show is hosted by Petri de Wet and covers many different fishing spots, fresh and salt water in Southern Africa. This fishing show is on kyknet, channel 35, every Thursday at 18:00 with reruns during the week. Check your TV guide for details. Episode 60 they are finishing in Cahorra Bassa, Mozambique. They land tigers up to 9.1kg’s and vundu up 25kg’s on the Daiwa Coastal Inshore Baitcaster bass reels and Daiwa bass rods, great viewing.

ESA
The latest ESA magazine is out and on sale at The Kingfisher for R19.95. In this issue they discuss, jigging and plugging in S.A, the hound shark, extreme species of the month, bait demo on glow chokka, what is H.M.G?, drops hot for bass, and the five top fishing spots in Umkomaas.

THE KINGFISHER CLINICS
Lloyd Pereira (as see on ESA) will be hosting a drop shot clinic on Sat 14th June at The Kingfisher, 53 Hunter Street, Durban. 9:00 to 12:00. These clinics are there to help beginners and experienced anglers to see what the sport is all about and how to target certain species of fish. It also shows anglers what equipment to use and also elaborates on safety. This should be a very popular clinic so book early to avoid disappointment. The Kingfisher also hosts a free Fishing Ski Clinic on their premises once a month by Markham Pollard and a Rock and Surf clinic run by Ivan Stopforth. These Clinics are very informative and covers all the basics, including equipment, knots, bait presentation, and tactics. To book for one of these free clinics phone the Kingfisher on 031-3683903.