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Musselcracker by Mike Stubbs and other KZN South Coast stories…

Musselcracker by Mike Stubbs and other KZN south coast stories.

Musselcracker by Sardine Correspondent, Mike Stubbs…

Check out this tasty Musselcracker caught by Mike Stubbs off Saint Michaels. On a shallowish reef, a fresh sardine fillet bait coaxed the musselcracker to bite. The deep sea fishing has been really good…reports of yellowtail off the deeper spots behind Protea, geelbek all over, and the odd amberjack in the mix.

Sharks are still everywhere, as soon as the geelbek start feeding, the tax man pitches up. You can see them on the echo sounder, swimming up and down the water column waiting to ambush your prized salmon on the end of your line. It’s a matter of getting one or two, up lines and move somewhere else, repeat the maneuver.

Off the side it’s been a bit quiet, the shad only making early morning appearances…and the garrick are staying shy for the moment. Daga salmon at night is the in thing to do right now – grab a paddletail and patrol the channels behind the shorebreak…

A great catch by Saturday’s charter crew on the Niteshift. These guys (shoes shown above) drove down on Friday night, fished The Block until morning, got on the boat at first light, returned after the fishing through the entire low tide…and drove back that night?! Now that’s commitment!

Young Nathan Boddly from Paddock spent a weekend at Fishin’s Cool Fishing School, learning to tie knots, untangle overwinds and pose with other guys fish!

Fishin’s Cool Fishing School is about to fire up again…stay posted for more information regarding times and tides and slots available.