Description
CJs Fins and Tides
CJs Fins and Tides: kids and families wanting to fish the estuaries of Southern KwaZulu-Natal – Callum is your man! And estuary fishing is the sportfishing game Callum plays the best. And with all our beautiful estuaries in this area, the world is now your oyster.
The price quoted is per hour, per person. Kids and groups qualify for a discount. Get in touch to discuss.
Bring your own tackle. We can arrange well-priced spinning outfits for estuary and scratching. We can also kit you out with a MYDO Estuary pack to make sure you have the right goods. We provide bait, and livebait when possible.Â
Umzimkulu
The Umzimkulu is the mainstay of estuary gamefishing in this area. It is intensely deep in some places, up to 12m! And in these depths, lies the clear blue water of the ocean. Saltwater is heavier than fresh water, and so it sinks to the bottom. The line that separates the two bodies of water in known as the halocline. And this is where it all happens! Ox Eye Tarpon, Kob, Blue-tailed Mullet, Greenspots Kingfish, GTs, Big Eye Kingfish, Blacktip Kingfish, Perch, Springer, Rock Salmon, Flagtail, Shad, Grunter and Garrick are our main targets. They all hunt along the halocline as it moves in and out with the tides. We also catch smaller species for live bait like pinkies, blacktail and karanteen.
Mpenjati
This estuary holds many big fish and is extremely pleasant to fish. There is a park-like camping area right up against the water and there are many spots to choose from.
Hibberdene
Another secret gem with an absolutely beautiful eco-system that winds for kilometres. There are many more estuaries to fish. Southbroom is HOT. And there are others in the area that we would rather not reveal the name or location thereof. Get in touch with Sean at umzimkulu@gmail.com or +27793269671 to make a plan!
Sardines and Sighting Maps
Check out our annual Sardine Run Map! Download our app to your phone or device, accept notifications, and you will never miss a single sardine.
Here are the links to existing and past Sardine Sighting Maps…
2024Â Sardine Map
2023Â Sardine Map
2021 Sardine Map
Channels
Brucifire Surf Retorts – highly entertaining  surf reporting
Master Watermen – news from way down deep
The Sardine News – neva miss a single  sardine
FishBazaruto – 1000 pounds plus
MYDO Tackle Talk – highly technical  sport fishing
Surf Launching Southern Africa – getting out there safely
Water Woes – complain about your municipality
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