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Jason Heyne on Snoek patrol

Jason Heyne on Snoek patrol

Jason Heyne reports in with the very good news that some Natal Snoek are about. They have been spotted patrolling the backlines on the KZN South Coast, just in time to intercept the sardines if they pitch up this year.

“The diving conditions this week have been above average. The bad news is that the surf picks up Saturday and the North East is on it today (Friday). Daga salmon, big garrick and big Croc king mackerel are around with some snoek patrolling backline. Saturday there’s not much wind during the day with a light south West blowing late afternoon. Sunday a light offshore blows in the morning switching to a moderate south West which freshens later in the day. The swell runs at 1.7m Saturday and Sunday. So Saturday looks like the better day for a dive. As always dive safe and straight spears. “

Garrick season is upon us...time to exercise some restraint as National Garrick Day looms

Thank you Jason!

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Daga Salmon reported by Spearos

Daga Salmon reported by Spearos

Jason Heyne checks in with his weekly spearing report – this week featuring some eagerly awaited for daga salmon. They are also here for sardines, and the big ones are often caught from the shore, right in the shallows! Just please be considerate with this fragile population. The big ones are our breeding stock, and we need them alive! Take your one for the season by all means – they are a very difficult fish to catch or shoot. But leave the rest for next year! TX Jason

“The diving conditions this week have been above average. Daga salmon have made an appearance in the shallows down south, big garrick up north and decent wahoo out deep. Saturday and Sunday a light offshore wind blows in the morning switching to a light on shore in the afternoon. Swell starts at 1.5m on Saturday dropping down to 1m on Sunday. Both days are looking top for a dive. Well done John on getting fish of the week a 24.5kg daga salmon on a shore dive. Good luck to all competing in the second day of natal champs tomorrow. Viz was reported north and south today. As always dive safe and straight spears.” – Jason

The big daga salmon have made their annual pilgrimage up to KZN, to lie in wait for the sardinesSardine activity reported moving up towards KZN

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https://thesardine.co.za/?s=sardines+2017

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http://offshoreafrica.com

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http://umzimkulu.co.za

And to catch those shad…

https://thesardine.co.za/mydo/

 

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Cape Yellowtail have made their appearance in KZN

Cape Yellowtail have made their appearance in KZN

Cape Yellowtail have made their appearance in KZN

Jason Heyne reports the timeous arrival of the Cape Yellowtail, as they take their place in the lineup for free sardines…

The diving conditions this week have a good average. Cape Yellow tail have made an appearance along with daga salmon. Snoek and garrick are around in shoals. Saturday a moderate south West blows from early morning with the swell running at 1.4m. Sunday morning a light north wind blows switching to a moderate north east later in the day. I would say both mornings early are good for a dive. Well done David Aldworth on getting the fish of the week a 19kg wahoo! Good luck to all competing in the Natal champs tomorrow. As always dive safe and straight spears

Cape Yellowtail have made their appearance in KZN
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Jaco Blignaut wins gold at Spearfishing Nationals

Jaco Blignaut number one again

Jaco Blignaut wins gold at Spearfishing Nationals

Jason Heyne reports in that Jaco Blignaut has taken the nationals again! And a few other things from under the waves up and down the KZN spearfishing coast.

The diving conditions were OK Saturday and Sunday then swell and wind every day made for an upset sea. Couta garrick and snoek are around and plenty other gamefish should be around as well because the sardines have arrived. Saturday a light offshore blows in the morning switching to a light to moderate north east in the afternoon with swell starting at 2.2 m and settling down to 1.5m later in the day. Sunday a light offshore blows in the morning with negligible wind later on and small 1.3m swell. So it looks like Sunday is a green light for a dive. Fish of the week goes to Kobus Delport with a 12.5kg garrick which also won him biggest gamefish at the SAUFF comp on the weekend. Well done to our KZN divers who cleaned up at Nationals. Well done Jaco Blignaut for placing 1st in individual event. Thank-you Freedivers and Rob Allen for sponsoring gear! As always dive safe and straight spears.

The sards are coming!Jaco Blignaut number one againScottburgh Beach sardines netted
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King Mackeral dominating underwater – KZN Spearfishing

King Mackeral dominating underwater - KZN Spearfishing

King Mackeral dominating underwater – KZN Spearfishing

” Jason Heyne reporting that king mackeral are still around and dominating everyones lives…” Xona

The diving conditions this week have been epic. Garrick have arrived, snoek are around in numbers and shoal cuda are thick. Saturday the wind blows offshore in the morning switching to a light to moderate north east in the afternoon with the swell picking up from 1m in the morning to 1.5m in the afternoon. Sunday morning the wind blows offshore switching to a moderate south West in the afternoon and the swell runs at 1.3m throughout the day. Viz was reported north and south coast today. So Saturday and Sunday morning look great for a dive. Well done to Duran Richardson for getting fish of the week a cuda of 19kg on a shore dive!  As always dive safe and straight spears.

King Mackeral dominating underwater - KZN Spearfishing
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