A subject that is on all anglers minds now is the issue of the dreaded Fishing License increase.
Fishing together with favourable weather and sea conditions has for the past week been quite productive along the coast.
Annual Babel Competition.
Ladies Division Nationals
Two Major Fishing Competitions Coming up for Fishing Ski and Jet Ski Anglers.

Well as you sit back in your chair and read this the bad weather has probably hit already with some strong South Westerly winds. The good news is the sea and weather will be back to normal by Saturday or latest Sunday.
The Durban beach front has been producing a couple grunter and some sporadic pockets of shad.
Over the weekend a ski boat interclub competition was held.

With continuing good weather, anglers seem to be getting some good results mostly as far as the inedible species is concerned.
The Transkei is also fishing well with favorable reports coming in from the Port St Johns and Hole in The Wall areas.
Ski Boats are still having a very good season as far as game fish are concerned as there are plenty of fish around.
Fishing for Grunter in Durban Bay – 09-02-10 by Mike Laubscher.

Terry Nel from Tacklenet in Port Edward reports that the shad have been on the bite again
On the South Coast, offshore has been producing some really good fish of late with the arrival of the dorado keeping most anglers busy.
Mike Laubscher "A Great White Shark and A Lizard Off Durban"
"SAFFA & KZNFFA"
"Toyota Angling Club 16th Annual Meet"

Guys, you had better have a look at this. From Saturday the 6th check out The Kingfisher website www.kingfisher.co.za  under the latest fishing report, there will be two items posted, one is “Prohibition of the fishing method “vertical jigging” from and the possession of “vertical jigs” on vessels within iSimangaliso”Signed by Andrew Phillip Zaloumis the Chief Executive Officer: iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority and the other is a notice from the Department of Environmental Affairs about the proposed new license fees for fishing, diving etc.
Shad for what it’s worth are nearly a non entity as anglers who actively target this specie are finding it very difficult to even locate them.

Terry Nel from Port Edward reports that although the surf fishing is very quiet at the moment, reports have come in by divers that the large shad are around in deeper water.
Fishing at Umhloti, Smiler landed along tail brown ray of 16kg’s and the hooks pulled on a big shark after a fight that lasted about twenty minutes. This shark was probably a zambie, because Smiler slid out a grunter head as bait.
On the freshwater scene, Ryan Tippet, from Jozeni dam, is that the weather, for the most part, has been better for fishing.

Inedible fish still seem to be taking center stage for the time being as there are some excellent reports of flatfish in local waters.
The Kwazulu Natal fly Fishing Association has its new website up and running.
There are two major fishing competitions coming up for Fishing Ski and Jet Ski anglers.
THE FAMOUS “INANDA BASS CLASSIC"

With continuing good weather, anglers seem to be getting some good results mostly as far as the inedible species is concerned.
Freshwater fishing’s “Holy Grail” now has dual holders; 22 lb 4 oz bass caught by Japan’s Manabu Kurita matches IGFA record held for 77 years by Georgia’s George Perry.
Fishing ski’s are also in on the action and reports coming from the Toti and Scottburgh areas suggest that fishing has definitively picked up over the past two weeks.

If December and the beginning of January are anything to go by anglers should be in for a very good year.
Ski Boats have had a bumper start to the game fish season on both north and south coasts.
A comprehensive ski boat report from Mike Laubscher of Nikao Fishing Adventures.
Don’t forget to watch the action packed ESA fishing shows on TV.

With summer finally settling in things are looking much brighter for anglers. Biggish sharks everywhere and diamond skates now appearing.
Ski Boats have stared catching some good numbers with dorado in most areas.
A comprehensive ski boat report from Mike Laubscher of Nikao Fishing Adventures.
All the ESA highlidghts and TV scheduling for the end of December.

In the Durban area a few good fish have been landed although the fishing has been a little patchy.
The Ski Boat and fishing ski anglers have since last week carried on getting some good results as far as game fish are concerned.
The latest ESA magazine is out and on sale at The Kingfisher for R19.95. This issue (With Craig Stubbs on the cover) it is packed with great features.

After nearly two months of really awful weather it looks as though summer has eventually set in and with it the much awaited summer fish.
Ski Boats and Fishing Ski’s have eventually started fishing after a few frustrating months and with some very good results from all along the coastline. Dorado are now being caught from the Sodwana area in the North and as far south as the Protea banks at Shelly beach.
Eight action packed ESA highlights shows, featuring both saltwater and bass fishing, are to be aired this month on Super sport 1.

Due to the weather we have dealt with over the past two weeks fishing has been slow and anglers haven’t had much of a chance to get out and wet a line.
Terry from Port Edward reports that at last there is something to report.
ESA reluctantly postpone Inaugural ESA King of the Bay fishing competition.
Action-packed ESA highlights shows airing this month.
Eight action packed ESA highlights shows, featuring both saltwater and bass fishing, are to be aired this month on Super sport 1.

Results of the Postal Annual Meet fished over this past weekend as well as some photos have been posted on the Union’s website
The Park Rynie area is still fishing well as far as yellowtail kingfish are concerned. The Umdoni and Sezella areas are also producing a few of these fish and the odd pompano has been landed here.
Beside Ski Boats catching some good numbers of dorado off the deep reefs off Durban, quite a few have recently been caught on the shallower reefs off the North and South coasts.

This week end sees the end of the Postal Rounds of the KZNCAU when they fish their Annual Meet at Salt Rock on the North Coast.
barry Tedder from Zululand Shore Angling reports that well into November and still no hot summer days, and no sandy’s.
Mike Laubscher sent in this report on the 16th.
Reporting on Zululand shore angling’s past postal competition, the third on the Zululand shore angling calendar to date. Where some 79 anglers turned out with their respective clubs to compete, catching a total of 98 fish telling up to 1112.7 weight points during a un interrupted period of eight hours at a venue of their choice

There are signs of the weather letting up as some warmer weather was recently experienced.
On the fresh water side, Mike Laubscher went to Lake Jozini for some tiger fishing last week. It was a hot day of around 38 deg. C, the skies were clear and the NE wind was pumping.
Ski Boats have started catching some good numbers of dorado mainly off the deep reefs off Durban but quite a few have recently been caught on the shallower reefs off the North and South Coasts.
Chad Engelbreght and his 104.4kg honeycomb ray landed at Mapelane, this great fish was landed in one and a half hours with his Daiwa Saltist 50 reel.

With the Shad ban still firmly in place together with some very adverse weather and sea conditions anglers are having a tough time as far as getting some decent fishing time in.
Ski Boats have stared catching some good numbers of Dorado mainly off the deep reefs off Durban but quite a few have recently been caught on the shallower reefs off the North and South coasts.
Mike from Nikao Fishing Adventures sent in this report for the 01-11-09
“There has always been the fear that one day I will have no fish catches to report, but when I started doing my fishing reports I promised myself that when that day comes I will report it just like I do with all my others, so here goes.

It has been a frustrating month for anglers and although weather reports suggest fair weather the gods change their minds and really come up with a recipe for disaster.
The World Carp Angling Championships was held from 21-25 October 2009 at Lac de I’Uby in Cazaubon, Barbotan, in the Southern part of France.
Ski boats and Fishing Ski’s are also experiencing the frustration of the shore bases anglers lately but for those that do get out, especially the ski boats some good bottom fishing can be had.

Prospects for the week end look favorable as the weatherman predicts some light winds and low swells.
Mike Laubscher from Niko Fishing Adventures had some hot tiger fishing at Lake Jozini last week and sent in this report.
Generally Ski Boats are still much restricted to bottom fish in the form of mainly geelbek and daga salmon together with some good ‘reds’ and rock cod.

On the North Coast there have been reports of garrick coming out off Siola and Tuglela as well at the Tongaat and Umdloti River mouths.
Mike Laubsher from Nikao Fishing Adventures went deep sea fishing off Durban with a father and his 3 sons.
The Matatiele Mountain Lake is hosting their fly fishing competition on 31st October and the 1st November 2009. 
This week in the ESA Show we join Ray and Dean at a spot closer to home. Don’t miss them sharing some secret LBSA baits at Trafalgar Beach on the South Coast.

After a few weeks of really bad sea and weather conditions things looks as though they are finally settling.
Mike from Nikao Fishing Adventures sent in this report on the 5th. “The sea has been rough lately with the large frontal system and today was no exception and so I had to postpone my deep sea fishing booking off Durban for safety reasons and decided to go down to Inanda Dam South Africa with some buddies for a morning of bass kissing (fishing).
The Matatiele Mountain Lake is hosting their fly fishing competition on 31st October and the 1st November 2009. 

The windy season associated with spring has certainly kept up with tradition as howling winds from the North and South are now nearly a daily occurrence.
Ski boats are still having a great season as far as bottom fishing is concerned as there are plenty of daga and geelbek salmon coming out on both North and South Coasts.
Mike Laubscher from Nikao Fishing Adventures took 4 clients Deep Sea Fishing off Durban, they launched at 05h30 and there was a breeze blowing. They first collected some live bait and for a change this happened very quickly with only mackerel coming out and no sand soldiers for a change.

Whilst shad are quite hard to find locally, fishing along the Zululand and Transkei coasts is as good as it can get when weather permits
Mike Laubscher from Nikao Fishing Adventures sent in this report.
“Adrenaline Pumping Springer Fishing Action in Durban Harbour”.
Nikao Fishing Adventures took a client from the UK out to Inanda Dam on Sunday for a day of Large Mouth Bass Fishing.
Ski boats are still having a great season as far as bottom fishing is concerned as there are plenty of daga and geelbek salmon coming out on both north and south coasts.

After a brief but rewarding appearance from the sardines all seems to have gone quiet now as far as any more surprise showings are concerned.
Ski Boats are still having a great season as far as bottom fishing is concerned.
Amanzimtoti 3rd annual bass classic.
Fly fishing competition.

Eventually the sardines finally made an appearance on our coastline but from a tourist and marketing perspective it had little impact as the ‘run’ basically lasted two days.
According to Port Edwards Terry Nel is that fishing is very much the same down there and shad and garrick are 'fish of the day' almost every day. Bronze bream over 2kg's in weight are being caught at Trafalgar and a nice baardman was taken at Spiro's Port Edward.
Ski Boat fishing remains stable with boats mainly targeting bottom fish in the form of daga and geelbek salmon. General bottom fishing has produced some good catches of rock cod and reds along with the odd big copper steenbras.

With the onset of spring anglers can expect angling to improve as we are entering a period where winter fish are still here and the first of the summer fish start making an appearance.
Some good catches are also coming from the Richards Bay piers along with the odd big Kob
Ski boats focus has now changed to mainly bottom fishing and most are experiencing a really good season as far as Kob and Geelbek salmon are concerned.

In the Durban area fish were scarce and only a few lucky anglers managed to find some shad
The Richards Bay area has also produced some fine catches of garrick and shad.
According to Terry Nel from Port Edward, most of the fishing has come to a standstill there and even the estuaries have produced few fish
The Kingfisher has started their “Biggest Shad Competition”. This year it will be   run over a two month period

Gale force North Easterly winds and high seas have made angling anything but possible for the past week or so
Big Shad have been caught in good numbers all along this coastline but the Port St Johns and Hole In The Wall areas is where most of the action has taken place
Ski Boaters and fishing ski’s have also been affected by the adverse weather and  angling has been made impossible for the last week, but In between when the weather has permitted there have been reports of daga off the deeper reefs off Durbs and snoek coming out in ones and two for paddle ski anglers

Brusher seem to have entrenched themselves along the South Coast with the Isipingo and Doonside areas producing numerous good size fish.
The Transkei is now probably in the prime season for edible fish as garrick and kob are feeding are feeding well in known areas such as Port St Johns.
2009 GRUNTER HUNT.
Biggest Shad Competition.
KwaZulu Natal Fly Fishing Association Provincial trials for 2008.

Well the brief bit of sardine activity from last week seems to have come to an end, but who knows… we did think it was over before last week!.
The last weekend’s spell of bad weather did keep most fair weather fisherman in doors but a few reports have come in.
On the 1St August, The Kingfisher starts their “Biggest Shad Competition”.

Sardine fever has once again gripped all citizens along the KZN coastline as some fair size shoals were spotted just behind the backline between Port Shepstone and the Mtwalumi area during the course of last week end.
Angling in general has picked up well as shad have now entrenched themselves and with them the winter game fish.
Ski boats are still having a very good bottom fishing season as some big winter fish have already been caught.

On the 1St August, The Kingfisher starts their “Biggest Shad Competition”. This year it will be run over a two month period
The Sardines which have threatened an imminent arrival have kept anglers and the public guessing of their whereabouts as there are many conflicting reports of just where these fish are.
Ski Boats are in the middle of a very good season as there are still reports of snoek on the North and South Coasts.

By now, hopes of sardines are pretty low and it would seem that they have traveled past in the deep and the dark
On the drop shot scene, the Mc Arthy Drop Shot Plastics range has been increased considerably
Ski boats have turned their attentions to bottom fishing as the couta season seems to be drawing to a close.
Catch the ESA team doing battle on ESA Saltwater at 7:30pm on Thursday

Despite many rumours going around about the imminent sardine run, the truth of the matter is that they are still down in the Transkei
The Transkei is fishing very well despite the presence of the sardine shoals.
Ski Boats are busy with what looks like a very good ‘bottom’ fishing season as there are reports of some nice big fish being caught.

Recent cold fronts and storms have made angling almost impossible due to extremely heavy seas and high winds
Ski Boats and Fishing ski’s have been shore bound due to the bad weather but this week end things should return to normal
Catch the ESA team doing battle on ESA Saltwater at 7:30pm on Thursday and don’t miss the bass show at 7:00pm every Tuesday on Super sport 1

ESA NEW C.E.O
ESA have been hard at work implementing new changes to strengthen and improve ESA and their services to the public.
KwaZulu – Natal Anglers Union website
Dave Nisbet, who is the secretary/ treasurer of the KwaZulu – Natal Anglers Union informs us that they are please to advise that the Union now has it’s new website
The KwaZulu – Natal Anglers Union Convener of Selectors

Speculation over the past few days that there is sardine activity on the lower South Coast and even rumors that some were netted in the Port Edward area really got anglers aspirations up.
Diving in the sardine run
For those of you that don't know OJ and her fiancée Rus, are currently in East London diving in the sardine run with film crews

For those shore anglers that are experiencing a difficult time finding fish the good news is that there is quite a bit of sardine activity down in the Transkei.
ESA will be offering a sardine run package deal during June and July for anglers to participate in one of the greatest angling phenomenons along the South African coastline, namely the annual sardine run.
Ski Boats and Fishing Ski’s on the other hand are still having a wonderful season as both couta in the North Coast and snoek in the Durban area keeping this fraternity busy.

Brendon Claesson landed a good size black fin shark of 95kg’s at Light House, Port St Johns on the 23 rd May.
Eastern Province came first and they caught three of the five fish, the biggest being 82kg’s.
Ski Boats are busy changing their focus as there are some geelbek and daga salmon around.

Angling in general has picked up quite well along the coast as shad are now being caught at most spots along the South Coast as well as in the Durban area.
News from the Western Cape, always great to receive info from the other provinces.
“in the western cape (false bay) area the winter has “kicked in” in a big way!!
Ski boat fishing has also got much better as there are reports of the first daga and geelbek catches being made along the South Coast.

The weather man predicts some strong swells this week end together with South Westerly winds which could make for some trying conditions for anglers.
Fishing during the course of last week picked up quite nicely as good weather combined with low swell produced some good results.
Dropshot fishing competition, lucky draw prizes for the ladies and competitors throughout the day
Ski boats are still on a rush as far as the dorado off Durban are concerned but are being brought down to earth as far as the couta season goes.
The 12th Inanda Classic is in jeopardy…
The Toyota Angling Club had their annual meet for the 2008 season on 20/02/2009 and 21/02/2009

Favourable wind and swell during the course of last week have put fish on the bite all along the KZN coast but the majority of fish that are being caught are of the flatfish nature.
Ski boats are still experiencing a great game fish season.
Fishing Ski’s are also doing well with a lot of snoek being caught at the Umgeni mouth.

Heavy seas over the past week and week end targeting skates and Sand Sharks are still experiencing some good fishing.
Ski boats that fished out of Durban harbor report some very good catches of Dorado.
Rory da Silva has sent in this info about the New Hanover Schools Bass Compo.
The Durban Ski- Boat Club Festival is being held on the 25th & 26th April   2009.
Ski Boat Festival on the 1st & 2nd May 2009.

Angling along the coast has been consistent as far as the inedible species are concerned. Anglers targeting skates and Sand Sharks are still experiencing some good fishing.
Ski Boats fishing in and around the Aliwal shoal have recently had some fantastic angling
Rory da Silva has sent in this info about the New Hanover Schools Bass Compo. 
The Marlin Ski Boat Club is hosting The Port Edward Ski Boat Festival
The Durban Ski- Boat Club Festival is being held on the 25th & 26th April 2009.

Light winds have put fish on the bite and anglers that target flatfish have had a ball at most known spots on the North and South Coast where there have been some very big sand sharks landed
Ryan finds the ginger-beer coloured water to be good for fishing as the tigers seem to feed well in it and they seem less suspicious of bait and lures than when the water is very clear.
Rory da Silva has sent in this info about the New Hanover Schools Bass Compo.
The Marlin Ski Boat Club is hosting The Port Edward Ski Boat Festival on the 1st & 2nd May 2009.

The first round of the KZNCAU’S postal competition
Dean Pretorius from Port Edward landed a great couta of 18.5kg’s on Tuesday evening at Splash Rock.
I write to give you the details of our research expedition to the Breede River
Ski boats are still experiencing a great start to the game fish season with dorado taking center stage.
Fishing Ski’s on the South Coast and the Durban area are finding that natal snoek have entrenches themselves in this stretch.
The Durban Ski- Boat Club Festival is being held on the 25th & 26th April  2009.

Weather conditions over the past week have not been too favorable as heavy seas caused by persistent Westerly winds and rain has somewhat spoilt angling along the coastline
Ski boats however have found a lot of game fish action on the contact lines caused by the dirty rivers.
It is much the same for the Ski boat fraternity where almost all boats now have changed their focus to Game Fish.
Fishing ski’s had to take a break last week end as dirty sea and big swell kept most anglers shore bound.
2009 ESA Saltwater season 4 ESA Saltwater: Episode 3.
ESA Bass. Episode 44

Shore angling has over the past week really stepped up a gear as settled weather and sea conditions brought with it a good variety of fish.
Fishing skis have eventually started the game fish season off. A variety of fish are coming out along both North and South coasts.
It is much the same for the Ski boat fraternity where almost all boats now have changed their focus to Game Fish.
The Durban Ski- Boat Club Festival is being held on the 25th & 26th April 2009.
2009 ESA Saltwater season 4. Completed
ESA Saltwater: Episode 3

Hopefully with consistent Easterly winds that we should be experiencing at this time of the year
Ski Boat fishing is also very good when conditions allow.
Fishing Ski’s are catching fish all along the coast now. Couta have been caught in fair numbers on both South and North coasts.
2009 ESA Saltwater season 4

Check out the NEW Poseidon HMG Rods!!!
Kingfisher trading hours for the holidays.
Ski boats seem to be at the beginning of a great game fish season.
Transkei - an eventful summer can be expected for those anglers who target sharks.
Sizable sand sharks and big skates being caught all along the KZN coast.
Check out the latest competitions & results.
Dont forget to watch ESA on SS1 Tuesday at 19.00 and Thursday at 19.30.
Kingfisher free fishing clinic - BOOK NOW!!!

A better variety of fish are now being caught along the KZN coastline.
North Coast is producing some good brown skates & sand sharks
Check out the latest competitions & results.
Crayfish season is closed.
Dont forget to watch ESA on SS1 Tuesday at 19.00 and Thursday at 19.30.
Kingfisher free fishing clinic - BOOK NOW!!!

Wind and rain has kept most anglers at home.
43kg kob caught.
Transkei - conditions are a little harsh..
Check out the latest competitions.
Ski boats will have to wait out the bad weather.
Dont forget to watch ESA on SS1 Tuesday at 19.00 and Thursday at 19.30.
Kingfisher free fishing clinic - BOOK NOW!!!

With weather starting to settle down somewhat, anglers who are targeting species other than the abundance of shad that still seem to be around are finding there are quite a few early summer fish around.
Details of the new safety regulations regarding Kayak Fishing
The North Coast is still producing some goods catches of garrick at known spots such as Tongaat Long Beach, Tinley Manor and the Tugella mouth and surrounding areas.
The South Coast seems to have gone off the boil a little as far as garrick goes.
The Transkei, with the Port St Johns area in particular is still giving anglers hours of fun during the day and at night.
Herewith are the results of the Common Venue Annual Meet fished over the weekend 18-19 October 2008, supplied by Dave Nisbet, the secretary of Kwa Zulu Natal Coast Anglers Union.
Ski boat angling is now at a turning point as some of the first summer game fish have made their appearance.
Ray and Dean from ESA have been fishing in the Eastern Cape
The Kingfisher hosts free fishing clinics on their premises, 53 Hunter Street, Durban once a month.

Shad season comes to a close.
Fishing Ski anglers remain frustrated.
Check out the news from Jozini Dam.
Kingfisher 'BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION' is closed.
Dont forget to watch ESA on SS1 Tuesday at 19.00 and Thursday at 19.30.
Book now for the Kingfisher free fishing clinic.

Umkomaas stretch is now producing a variety of good edible fish.
Ski Boats - Tongaat Long Beach area have had good catches of garrick.
A couple of massive shad have bee landed recently in the Kingfisher 'BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION'
Dont forget to watch ESA on SS1 Tuesday at 19.00 and Thursday at 19.30.
Book now for the Kingfisher free fishing clinic.

Some exceptional garrick, some in excess of 20 kg have been reported from Transkei area.
Ski boaters are still having a wonderful winter season.
A couple of massive shad have bee landed recently in the Kingfisher 'BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION'
Dont forget to watch ESA on SS1 Tuesday at 19.00 and Thursday at 19.30.
Book now for the Kingfisher free fishing clinic.

We say goodbye to George Simpson.
Pending new SA record fish caught by Markham Pollard.
Ski Boats are still experiencing one of the better daga and geelbek seasons.
Who will be the winner for September's in the Kingfisher "BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION"
Dont forget to watch ESA on SS1 Tuesday at 19.00 and Thursday at 19.30.
Book now for the Kingfisher free fishing clinic.

Eventually the garrick have hit the South Coast.
Conservation has come under the spotlight this week.
Results from the latest fishing competition.
4.17kg’s was the winner of the Kingfisher "BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION"
Dont forget to watch ESA on SS1 Tuesday at 19.00 and Thursday at 19.30.
Book now for the Kingfisher free fishing clinic.

raggie of around 140kg’s landed at the Gap.
flying fish & big tuna have arrived at Protea.
Warnadoone Angling Club Shad Bonanza to be held on the 20 September 2008.
UHTFC fishing challenge - 31 October - Book now!!!
Check out the new Endangered Wildlife Trust's Marine and Coastal Working Group Project.
4.17kg’s is the size to beat for August in the Kingfisher "BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION"
Dont forget to watch ESA on SS1 Tuesday at 19.00 and Thursday at 19.30.
Book now for the Kingfisher free fishing clinic.

A Kingfish of 25.4kg and a Kob of 32kg caught at Splash Rock.
UHTFC fishing challenge - 31 October - Book now!!!
4.17kg’s is the size to beat for August in the Kingfisher "BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION"
Dont forget to watch ESA on SS1 Tuesday at 19.00 and Thursday at 19.30.
Book now for the Kingfisher free fishing clinic.

Geelbeck are back on the bite.
Dont forget to check out the competion for August in Kingfisher "BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION"
Dont forget to watch ESA on SS1 Tuesday at 19.00 and Thursday at 19.30.
Dont forget to book for the Kingfisher free fishing clinic.

KZNCAU Postal Round 6 competition results.
Kingfisher is open on Saturday.
Kingfisher "BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION" results for July
Dont forget to watch ESA on SS1 Tuesday at 19.00 and Thursday at 19.30.
Dont forget to book for the Kingfisher free fishing clinic.

Shelly Beach inter-club Ski-boat competition results
Natal Coastal Anglers Union Rock and Surf competition results
Garrick in the 10 kg range have been caught in the Green Point area
Transkei is fishing very well for both edible and inedible fish
Kingfishers "BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION" has begun!.
Dont forget to watch ESA on SS1 Tuesday at 19.00 and Thursday at 19.30.
Dont forget to book for the Kingfisher free fishing clinic.

Viewing schedule for the 2008 Durban Ski Boat Club Festival.
NCAU Trial Results.
Monster 38 kg couta was recently landed on the Transkei coast.
Kingfishers "BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION" has begun!.
Check out Kingfishers choice of Fishing Magazines.
Dont forget to watch ESA on SS1 Tuesday at 19.00 and Thursday at 19.30.
Lloyd Pereira (as seen on ESA) to host the Kingfisher free fishing clinic on the 26th July.

Sardines made a somewhat welcome and surprising comeback last week.
The Kingfisher 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.
Apart from the sardines, anglers are now generally finding some good fishing from the shore although not as prolific as in previous years.
The Transvaal Ski-boat Club has just completed their annual Club Compo, celebrating their 50th Anniversary, which was fished off Shelly Beach.
Ski boats have had a good start to the annual geelbek and daga salmon season as good catches are being reported from Durban based boats fishing at night
This month The Kingfisher starts their “Biggest Shad Competition”.
Also don’t forget to tune into SS1 on Tuesday at 19.00 for bass and Thursday at 19.30 for the salt water section, great viewing.
Two very good fishing magazines are out this month.

Angling this week end looks very favorable.
Durban - snoek and shad have been caught recently
South Coast - not to much has happened in the the fishing department.
Lots of Competitions coming up.
Report from the New Hanover School Bass Comp.
Kingfisher to host free fishing clinics.

Angling for the week end looks bleak.
22 kg kingfish caught from a ski in the Warner Beach area.
Results of the Midmar Two Man Challenge.
Lots of Competitions coming up.
Kingfisher to host free fishing clinics.

North Coast - Cape Vidal area is producing a variety of edible fish, mostly kingfish.
Lots of Competitions coming up.
Kingfisher to host free fishing clinics.

South Coast - very quiet with rough seas.
Ski Boats - check out the upcoming competitions.
Fresh Water - 11th Inanda Bass Classic takes place at the Inanda Dam, 26-27 April.
Kingfisher to host free fishing clinics.

Transkei - shark action in places like Port St Johns and Hole In The Wall.
South Coast - 7.4kg Kob landed at Umtamvuna estuary.
North Coast - KZNCAU results.
Ski Boats - couta caught all along the KZN coast.
Bass Fishing - 11th Inanda Bass Classic takes place at the Inanda Dam on the 26-27 April.
Results from Toyota Angling Club.
Dont forget to watch ESA this week.
Kingfisher to host free fishing clinics.

South Coast - some interesting catches in the Splash Rock area.
North Coast - Scottburgh, Greenpoint & Umkomaas could provide anglers with a good variety of fish.
Durban - very little action here.
Ski Boats are still having a great game fish season.
Marlin Club's annual Billfish tournament results.
Details for Inanda Bass Classic competition.
Kingfisher to host free fishing clinics.

Toti, Doonside and Umkomaas, produce some good grunter.
Very good catches of big Sharks reported from places Port St Johns and Hole In The Wall.
Ski Boats - Umdloti resembles D-Day.
Fishing Ski's - Umdloti and Westbrook are producing steady catches.
Kingfisher to host free fishing clinics.

Results for round one of KZN Coast Angler’s Union Common Venue.
Skiboaters and Paddle Ski’s are in for a great Couta season.
Fresh water - patience and hard work do produce results.
Kingfisher to host free fishing clinics.