14 June 2023 Sardine Action down South

14 June 2023 Sardine Action down South 14 June 2023 Sardine Action down South: After a very slow start to the day, some pics and videos are filtering through. 10 am – Kevin in the Transkei has been on patrol between Hole-in-Wall and his base in Qhora, near Mazeppa Bay this morning. He deduces that … Read more

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13 June 2023 Sardine Report

13 June 2023 Sardine Report 13 June 2023 Sardine Report: another beautiful day revealing itself. But, where are the sardines? The water temperature is a warm 22 degrees Celsius here on the SKZN coast. A tad warm. But the ocean is glassy and you will be able to spot sardines and other marine animals miles … Read more

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Sardine nets going at Scottburgh in 12 June 2023

Sardine Nets going in 12 June 2023

Sardine nets going in at Scottburgh 12 June 2023 Sardine nets going in at Scottburgh 12 June 2023: the east wind from yesterday ruined the day for most fisher folk. But. That beasterly wind performs a vital function in the luring of sardines up north. It drops the water temperature. Which was very high last … Read more

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Sardines at Pumula 11 June 2023 being netted now

Sardines at Pumula 11 June 2023 being netted now Sardines at Pumula 11 June 2023 being netted: sardines are here, they could pitch up at any beach today. In the meantime here is the unfolding story… 10 am – Sardines at Pumula. Nets went in. 11 am – shoal passing Mtwalume and on its way … Read more

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Sardines in KZN 10 June 2023

Sardines in KZN 10 June 2023 10 am – Sardine netting boat has launched at Port Shepstone and is trying to set a net right now. The problem is the waves are mean with a monstrous shore break in most places. This shoal is moving north at a rate of knots. Their nerves must be … Read more

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