Catching Kingies from the beach with JP Bartholomew “It has been absolutely marvellous having guest writer (and seriously hot angler) JP Bartholomew (pictured) share his remarkeable catches with us here on thesardine.co.za. Many thanks JP and please keep ’em coming! -Shonalanga” Over to you JP… Every angler dreams of tussling with that aggressive and dirty … Read more
Huge Red Steenbras on KZN South Coast There have been some huge fish on KZN South Coast caught lately. Topping the list is Port Edward’s Paul Marshall-Smith, who came home with a whopper 43kg Red Steenbras. Mark Snyman was fishing off Trafalgar when his 28kg couta struck, and is one of a few dozen of these … Read more
Down to The Umdloti Beach “Another incredible story and gallery of photos from our newest contributor, JP Batholomew…this time at Umdloti Beach, one opf JP’s favourite hangouts. Luckily JP advocates catch and release – luckily, or there would be far less fish left in the ocean!” December, four days after Full Moon I hit Umdloti … Read more
Another huge Lake Chimipanda Bass Another huge Lake Chimipanda Bass! Terry Dawson got hold of this shot of a 6.16kg largemouth bass also caught in Lake Chimipanda, last September. This amazing piece of water holds quite a few shoals of these monster bass, which patrol the huge lake. Locals who fish here often know exactly when … Read more
Knysna Grunter by Tiny Human Well grunter certainly are topping the most sought after list as they have made their appearances up and down the eastern seaboard of Southern Africa. Sardine contributor, Dave Sproston, from down in Plettenberg Bay, was on the scene for this beautiful 3kg grunter taken in the Knysna lagoon…Thanks Dave! “Just … Read more
