More pics: big wave spectacle on the KZN Coast

More pics: big wave spectacle on the KZN Coast “Colossal”, is the new buzzword down here on the KZN Lower South Coast, as the swell just keeps on coming. The carparks and viewing spots are busy with spectators. Surfers are nowhere. Fishermen too. All launch sites are closed for business. The sardines have also been … Read more

Foam to the horizon: 80ft waves batter the KZN Coastline

Foam to the horizon: 80ft waves batter the KZN Coastline “Hey Roosta, you better get ready to reverse pal!”, was me as I saw the first real set come charging in towards us in the gloom. It has broken up into the carparks before and this was threatening to drown us as the huge waves … Read more

Sardines spotted on the KZN South Coast

Sardines spotted on the KZN South Coast After confirmed reports by the Kingfisher fishing report, that real sardines were being caught on Sabiki’s down at Port Edward, bays along the south coast were littered with small pockets of sardines. Umtentweni had some right in the breakers, almost coming into the pool. Sunwich Port had three … Read more

Chris Lepan huge kob in the Umzimkulu

Chris Lepan huge kob in the Umzimkulu On light tackle this is real big fish. Imagine a largemouth bass this size! Rory Lawlor and crew have been targeting kob in the Umzimkulu, on artificials, and seem to have perfected the art.  Along the way they been catching, and releasing, big-eye kingfish, rock salmon, perch and … Read more

Garrick fishing at The Block

Garrick fishing at The Block Although the garrick and salmon must be swimming by the other beaches and bays, for some reason they all really love The Block, and the adjacent Sandspit beach. Maybe it’s because the mightyUmzimkulu River near Port Shepstone is closed, so the fish get all confused and end up swimming up … Read more