ROCK & SURF
With summer finally settling in anglers are finding a new
variety of fish. The first hot, humid and windless days
have finally given anglers new hope as the past few months
have really lived up to windy and erratic weather expectations.
Those anglers that target flatfish are off to a great start
to the season a locally there have been some very good catches
of sand sharks, honeycomb rays and sizable brown skates.
These fish are now feeding on both North and South Coasts,
particularly near river mouths that have discoloured the
water somewhat. Good catches have been reported from the
Toti and Warner Beach areas particularly as far as the sandies
are concerned. Traditional places such as Errol Hays and
Scottburgh are also fishing very well. As far as the edible
species are concerned, there is now a variety that anglers
can target. There are still quite a few good brusher around
and some big specimens are being caught along the Twini
ledge and at Isipingo. Pompano have also made an appearance
with some fish being landed in the Sezella and Umdoni areas.
However at this time of the year the Umkomaas area works
well for both edible and inedible fish.
In the Port Edward area, Terry Nel from Tacklenet (tel number
039 311 3013) reports that surf conditions are good and
the water is clearing up, but still not much to report.
An eagle ray was landed at Splash Rock this week and also
two garrick. The garrick were taken using live mullet as
bait. Apart from that, the small bait fish such as stone
bream and black tail are few. 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 in the form of
grunter, small kob, kingfish and the elusive lobotes to
be had and for the heavier tackle boys, some excellent flatfish
and shark angling can be expected. Further north the Cape
Vidal area has also started fishing very well with the first
of the big kingfish being landed as well as some rockfish
in the various forms of snapper, rock-cod and kob being
caught at night. |
ECR Toy Story Initiative
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.
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 Scottburgh and Park
Rynie area have landed some shoal 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.
Quite a few good size tunny are being reported as well as wahoo
and to a lesser degree couta.
ESA
On the ESA Saltwater Production we find out who takes away the
status as new ESA LBSA Pro Angler at the LBSA Finals held at
Mazeppa Bay in the Transkei. On the West Coast, Abel and his
team targets lesser sand sharks on drop shot with great success.
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Sunil Pivarlall fishing at Mezeppa Bay in
the ESA finals. Sunil was using his Daiwa Saltiga reel and
Poseidon HMG med / heavy rod to landed this magnificent
105.8kg bronze whaler shark. |
In OSSA we meet up with the team as they continue their epic
adventure on their Riviera 37ft Sport Fisher while they target
fish off Beira and Matembo Island.
In ESA BASS we meet up with Xavier and Richard Watson back
at Clanwilliam in the Western Cape fishing for the sporty small
mouth bass.
Ray, Dean and Lloyd are on an exotic angling getaway to the
Seychelles, much to the bitter envy of us poor hard working
chaps. They will be bringing back some amazing footage so stay
tuned and don’t miss a single show. Same times, same place
on Super Sport 1.
KINGFISHER'S MASSIVE ANNUAL SALE
Watch out for this week’s ads for The Kingfisher, they
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.
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 30th November and 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. |
