Chris Leppan and his 40kg Zambezi in the Umzimkulu

Chris Leppan and his 40kg baby Zambezi Shark in the Umzimkulu

Chris Leppan and his 40kg Zambezi in the Umzimkulu Read all about it – Chris Leppan and his 40kg Zambezi in the Umzimkulu. Last week, fishing right in front of the Umzimkulu Marina. Chris has become an absolute expert light tackle spinning enthusiast racking up phenomenal catches in the Umzimkulu River in Port Shepstone, over the … Read more

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Summer Shark Trace by Kiran Ramjiawan

This is another secret Durban style - through the mouth, out the gills and fastened vas with a cable tie

Summer Shark Trace by Kiran Ramjiawan “Since I am basically a complete novice at rock and surf fishing, but have recently found the passion, I have been trying to learn the new techniques. So, I have been pestering Kiran Ramjiawan of Durban fame, and this is what I got out of him, for the summer … Read more

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Cracking good fishing in the Umzimkulu today

It must one of really good fishing days on the Almanac as reports of great catches come flying in from all over. In fact, it’s been a really fishy week, a 1000lb marlin in Mauritius (about the 5th or 6th by sport anglers this year), Captain Duarte Rato on Bazaruto released a 900 and has … Read more

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Catch n release as we go! JP Bartholomew live from the Umzimkulu…

How beatuful are these rock salmon?! Or Mangrove Jack. Enough to make you want to catch n release forever!

Catch n release as we go! JP Bartholomew live from the Umzimkulu… The Umzimkulu Marina was abuzz with the news that the JP Bartholomew was spending the weekend. JP, as our readers know by now, has an incredible track record, and seems to have a nose for the fish he targets. So it was that … Read more

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South Coast fishing turns on!

Johan Wessels getting in on the south coast fishing bite over the long weekend.

South Coast fishing turns on! The South Coast fishing this time of the year is what we all been dreaming about! Although there have been good catches of the elusive ‘cuda right up and down the coast, the area around Port Shepstone has been producing consistent really big fish, the last week or so. Just … Read more

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