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ROCK & SURF - South Coast
There are some reports of very big honeycomb rays being caught along the South Coast recently. Anglers fishing in the Umkomaas and Green Point areas have landed a few very good specimens all in the 50 kg to 70 kg range. Along with these fish a few big sand sharks and brown skates have also been caught. Places such as, Scottburgh and Umdoni points are also fishing very well for these particular fish. In the Port Edward area, sea conditions have been perfect for rock and surf and a number of fish have been landed there in the past week and as expected at this time of year, the hammers are there. Three have been landed at Splash Rock and some 'sad stories' have been typical of these sinker eating sharks. Garrick are eating readily and live mullet are being used as live bait. A well known angler there had a bonus day off Splash Rock after a ski boat gave him some live mackerel. This lucky angler landed two garrick, a brown skate, a grey shark and a hammer head shark. Shad season is now open and some have already been found here so enjoy! They are small. Thanks Terry Nel from Tacklenet, in Port Edward, tel 0393 113 013 for this report.
As far as the edible species are concerned, anglers can now target shad as the banned season is over. There are still plenty big shad around and reports of fish up to the 4 kg mark have been landed in the Isipingo and Toti areas. There are still quite a few good brusher around, pompano have also made an appearance with some fish being landed in the middle South Coast area. At this time of the year the Umkomaas area works well for both edible and inedible fish, but if anglers are willing to travel a quick trip to the Tugella north bank area will almost definitely be a worthwhile exercise when the right weather patterns occur. After a few hot days and light North Easterly winds this venue can provide anglers a great days angling as there are some good edible fish to be had and for the heavier tackle boys, some excellent flat fish and shark angling can be expected. Get out your Daiwa Saltiga’s and Saltist reels, these fish fight hard.
ROCK & SURF - North Coast
Further north the Cape Vidal area has also started fishing very well with the first of the big kingfish as well as big raggies being landed. Further north, anglers willing to travel to the Black Rock and Rocktail bay area should now get stuck into some big fish. The giant kingfish that frequent this area now have been spotted chasing baitfish at Rocktail Bay. Big sharks can also be targeted with the most common specie there at this time of the year being the exiting black fin and spinner sharks.
Early last Thursday morning, Gibson Kirsten fishing from the Durban Bay of Plenty Pier with a sardine fillet as bait and 4.5kg nylon, caught a snoek of 3kg’s. |
SKI BOATS & FISHING SKI'S
The Ski Boat and fishing ski fraternity are now both seeking game fish which seemed to have started a bit early this year but never the less some good fish have started feeding. Boats and Ski’s operating in and around the Scotburgh, Park Rynie and Ballito area have landed some good size couta as well as tunny and the odd dorado. Ski boats in particular have had some good catches on the Aliwal shoal when conditions have been favorable. This venue works particularly well when the North to South current brings in the warmer clean water. The Protea banks have also produced some bigger tunny along with the odd couta and wahoo.
FISHING COMPETITIONS
Telkom Angling Club is hosting a social angling tournament in aid of the ECR Toy Story Initiative. We urge all to participate. The entry fee for males is R30.00 per angler. The entry fee for females is R20.00 per angler. Alternatively, Female anglers can donate a toy as their entry fee. Kids under 12 can pay R20.00 or donate a toy as part of the entry fee. For Telkom Angling Club members, Telkom Angling Club will pay your R30.00 entry fee. We will try and have our club shirts and caps ready for the tournament. All funds raised as part of the tournament will be donated to ECR Toy Story. Please encourage your friends and relatives to participate. Collectively, we can make a difference in the lives of some children. Details: Venue: Warner Beach. Date: 2008-12- 06. Time: From 07H00 to 13H00 (Registration starts at 06H30) Prizes sponsored by Telkom Angling Club.1st Prize: Daiwa SL50SH Multiplier Reel. 2nd Prize: Stimulator Light Graphite Rod. 3rd Prize: Daiwa Megaforce Drop Shot Rod.
ESA
Be sure to join us this week for an action packed episode of ESA Bass and ESA Saltwater ESA Bass: Xavier and guest ESA Pro Staff Rob Fisher head off to Goedetrouw Dam in search of their personal best large mouth bass. Xavier then takes a look at different styles of casting.
ESA Saltwater: Throughout the next couple of weeks leading up to Christmas we will be taking a look at some of the highlights for the ESA team during 2008, be sure not to miss it.
KINGFISHER'S MASSIVE ANNUAL SALE
The Kingfisher, are having their massive annual sale. The items on sale include samples, seconds, demo items, as well as a number of great specials. Don’t miss out on this one. Sale ends on Sunday the 7th December 2008. Additional sale items are added every day.
The trading hours of The Kingfisher over the festive season are as follows:
Mon – Fri. 8:00am – 5:00pm
Sat. 8:00 – 1:00pm
Plus:
Every Sunday in December including the 16th December from 9:00 –1:00pm.
KINGFISHER FISHING CLINICS
The Kingfisher hosts a free Fishing Ski Clinic on their premises once a month by Markham Pollard. These monthly 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. Over and above this they also hold Rock and Surf clinics run by Ivan Stopforth and a Drop Shot clinic by Lloyd Pereira. 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 (except for the month of December) phone the Kingfisher on 031- 368 3903.
Any info about fishing, fish caught or competitions in your area e-mail Mike at kingfish@iafrica.com or fax 031- 368 4137.
For the latest KZN fishing news presented by O.J., tune into East
Coast Radio at 5.40am Monday - Friday. |
