Fishing off Sodwana Bay always brings surprises. However, our recent trip with Captain Lynie on Seevarkie really delivered the goods. We started the week arguing flat out with gas-bottle-sized big yellowfin tuna off Jesser Canyon. Aching arms and backs. We deliberately chose to run the shallow reefs the next morning. Our goal was simple. We … Read more
Abalone Rights Holder Challenges Verification Process Anton Kruger, a commercial abalone rights holder, has reported that the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is withholding his permits — along with those of other rights holders — on the basis of alleged breaches of permit conditions, before the matter has been tested in court. … Read more
Virginia Kayak Angler Lands Big Gamefish — Predators Assemble for Sardine Run Yesterday off Virginia in Durban, kayak angler Arrin Walton stunned with an incredible haul in 25?m of water: one big king mackerel, a medium king mackerel, a smaller king mackerel, and a hefty daga salmon. These predators are clearly lying in wait for … Read more
Surf fishing during the sardine run This is a rundown through a list the game fish species we are lucky enough to encounter – during the annual sardine run. Here in KZN, South Africa. Shad It starts with the shad. These guys smash into those poor little sardines like piranhas. And a shad smaller than … Read more
Sardine Update 21 June 2022 Sardine Update 21 June 2022: another beautiful KZN south coast winter day! And the sardines just keep coming! Net after net. Day after day. And it’s only just begun. Presumably, the foul ocean conditions that were holding them back, have given way, and the sardines jumped at the chance to … Read more
