1000s of Cape Gannets dive-bombing in Qora, Deep Transkei 1000s of Cape Gannets dive-bombing in Qora, Deep Transkei: the iconic and beautifully choreographed gannet population descends on the sardine run first. Every time. These are our main indicators. That along with the cetaceans, sharks, fish and other marine mega-fauna, make up all the predators that … Read more
First Sardines of 2024!! First Sardines of 2024! Yes, we are all about the sardines here at The Sardine News. And when there are no sardines, we fill in the gaps with salty news from all along our magnificent seaboard. Enjoy the video…and a lot more to follow… Today we start in Mozambique where the … Read more
Bucktails vs The Law Bucktails vs The Law: “Sean, Sean, please man, we need your assistance. We’ve been arrested for jigging with bucktails! Fishing down here in PSJ!”, came the call. DAFF And so I sprang into action. Called up my dear DAFF contact Bongani, and asked him about it all. Bongani pulled out of … Read more
Final Solution for Port St Johns Garrick and Kob Slaughter Final solution for Port St Johns garrick and kob slaughter: Well first off, apologies for going so quiet. I was on a secret mission in the Transkei somewhere. Job just finished. For obvious reasons none of the fish I caught on this trip can feature … Read more
21 July Sardine Report 2019 It’s been another cracking sardine season for the sardine run operators down in the Transkei and Natal. These guys have encountered bait balls daily and have been getting some spectacular video material, which we will get to see soon enough. To make sure we are on top of things, we … Read more
