Snoek Fever by Christal Botes SNOEK FEVER: Durban KZN – After months of no spearfishing and having had to move back to JHB in 2022, I thought my diving days are finally over. Until November of 2023 when me and my hubby decided it’s time to catch a break. And we also had the Umhlanga … Read more
DAFF removes illegal drive-by fish market at Hibberdene quickly and effectively It never took a day. Following procedure, we called the Senior Marine Inspector for DAFF, Mr. Bongani Pitoyi, to alert DAFF of the illegal (and dangerous) highway fish market in Hibberdene. There were literally a hundred of these poachers. Scattered all around the N2 … Read more
27 July Sardine Report: Sardines are still moving north Spending some time on the beat between Scottburgh and Sheppy was an eye opener. Although we never encountered any solid shoals of sardines, we did encounter plenty action and tell-tale signs. Off Ifafa, the gamefish were boiling on the backline. And whilst we were checking it … Read more
Crayfish season closes down The 31 October sees the closing of the crayfish season: Closed Season Crayfish – 1st Nov – 28th Feb Anti Poaching Hotline – 083 380 6298 – 24hrs Crayfish are also called rock lobsters or spiny lobsters. Ours in Natal and Mozambique – the red ones, are called East Coast Rock Lobster … Read more
Crayfish competition by Hibiscus Underwater Club Yip it’s that dangerous time of the year again…when the H.U.C. guys host their annual crayfishing competition on the KZN South Coast! But the danger ain’t in the water – no way, it’s afterwards at the crayfish braai! Batten down the hatches, this is really a fantastic event that … Read more
