Finesse worms working for bass
Carp - Shongweni dam has seen a fair amount of action over the last week as it seems to be improving with the pollution levels. A higher number of fish have been landed and the size of the fish being reported is much larger as well. Even the conventional anglers have managed some lovely fish up to around the 7kg mark fishing far right of the camp sites. Heavy winds have decreased visibility due to the uplifting of sediment in the shallow water, which has meant anglers have taken a different approach to their bait presentation.
Carp are willing to scrounge around in the shallows when the sediment is churned up in order to found newly exposed food, which is usually replicated by the angler in form of tiger nuts or maize. Inanda has also been fishing well and as no surprise to the anglers, has produced a fair number of fish over 10kg. Specimen anglers have also opened hooks on larger fish around the river mouth, which stands as a reminder that these are powerful fish and only the best quality components should be used. Mustad Carp XV2 Curved shank Specimen hooks are amongst some of the strongest hooks available on the market and are excellent for these conditions. Available in even the larger sizes like the size 1, these are unbeatable value for money.
Bass - Inanda dam had a good run last week and despite the wind, many anglers made the trip worthwhile fishing in protected bays using frogs, crank bait and flukes. An average 5 fish bag of around 5-6kg was seen for most anglers fishing around the upper sections of the dam. Anglers have a reasonably good idea of strategies to be used for the Inanda Bass Classic which is coming up on 2 and 3 May. Albert Falls went from zero to hero in a matter of days, where anglers have gone from catching only a few grams, to cleaning up with 7kg bags. Kick-boat anglers fishing around the slipways have had huge success, particularly in the Python Bay area. Brush hogs and finesse worms have been the most productive baits. The river section has also kept anglers busy. Anglers pitching into the reeds with jigs and texas rigged craw patterns have been very successful.
Reminder - Imperial Nissan Zululand Couta Classic at Mtunzini on 25 and 26 April 2015.
For more details on this KZN north coast deep sea fishing competition you can contact Hylton on 078 854 9358 or Rod on 083 587 3990.
May will see Pumula on the KZN south coast hosting the annual Quattro King of the Sea fishing contest.
Contact [email protected] to enter the Pumula event scheduled for 23 and 24 May.
The 2015 Inanda Bass Classic will be held at Inanda Dam over the first long weekend in May 2015.
Friday 1 May 2015 will be the show day where our sponsors will display and sell some of their goodies.
Entry forms are available at www.inandabassclassic.co.za or from Ken Ainslie who can be contacted on 031 205 3777.
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