Geelbek still biting off Durban

North - The Cape Vidal and Sodwana areas at this time of the year are possibly some of the better areas to fish as far as gamefish are concerned. The first of the shoal couta have made their presence felt here, which is a good sign for the local couta run. Apart from these fish there are also dorado, tuna and some sailfish being landed.

Central - The north coast and the Durban area have also reported some fairly decent catches of tuna and the odd dorado has also been landed. Areas that should start producing soon would be the Highpoints, Ballito and Westbrook marks. As far as bottom fishing is concerned, anglers are still finding some significant catches of both geelbek and daga salmon. General bottom fishing with regards to "redfish" and rockcod has also been quite productive in these areas.

South - Much the same can be said for the ski boaters on the south coast, but the shark problem there has recently become a growing concern. Aliwal Shoal has started producing some good catches of yellowfin tuna with a few good size wahoo also being reported. Quite a few nice sailfish have been landed here and in the Park Rynie area. Fishing further south, the Protea Banks at Shelly Beach are also yielding some good catches of yellowfin tuna.

Reminder - Durban Ski Boat Club will be hosting a jetski fishing competition next weekend.

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