2015 Sardine run makes for spectacular fishing As the sardines go into hiding they leave behind shoals of eager predator fish and carparks full of eager fisherfolk chasing them. Shad still dominate the scene at most places but in some spots, like Port Alfred, they are annoyingly absent. They also have been breaking the norm … Read more
Port St. Johns Humpback Whales by Offshore Africa Port St. Johns Humpback Whales by Offshore Africa. Offshore Africa whale spotters in Port St. Johns are having a bumper sardine run. Bringing with it the usual suspects. All sorts of whales. Dolphins. Sharks. Seabirds. It’s wild out there right now! The sardines this year are spread … Read more
Sardines! The lower south coast was reported in quiet for tsontwsanes(Pondo word for sardines) this morning. But Jay Steenkamp reports plenty humpback whale activity. The migration is in full swing. But the big news was dialled in by Robbie van Wijk who reports masses of sardines with wild activity, off Mapuzi right close to Coffee … Read more
Monday Fishing Report Well, in a cowrie shell…don’t go to work! The fishing is better than it’s been in years. A few minutes ago my Dad on the Niteshift saw P.J. Botha and son boat a nice big ‘couta off the Umzimkulu River. Last night Mike Stubbs got his kob. A big fish that went … Read more
Monday Sardine Report Overall, the same situation prevails. There are plenty sardines, but they are spread far and wide with action not concentrated in any one area. In from Jay Steenkamp, in the air, on the beach and in the water… “Sea is looking awesome today with light SW and swell has dropped to about … Read more
