Good grunter action at Addington
Kosi Bay - This area has seen plenty of action over the last week, with reports from numerous anglers who have had fun with blackfin sharks of all sizes on throw baits. Bonefish have been plentiful as well and may be the reason for the high concentration of blackfin sharks in the area. These bonefish make excellent bait, so be sure to take a heavy outfit down with you to slide a larger bonefish bait.
Cape Vidal/St Lucia - These areas have seen more visitors lately due to the reports of the kingfish in the area, which have been in full force over the last week too, allowing many anglers to enjoy these awesome fish on light tackle. Some good size speckled snapper have also been seen in these areas, which are the main attraction as far as edibles are concerned. Most of the lower Zululand stretch up until Mtunzini have fished well and seen a fair amount of sharks and flatfish, which have fed almost daily for the last week and during the weekend.
Tugela - Has been a bit quiet, due to the sea conditions being a bit uncomfortable to fish. However, reports of large sharks which have been hooked are coming in regularly.
Ballito - Saw a handful of skates and some greys in the evening off the tidal pool. Zinkwazi also saw a few brown skates and smaller sand sharks. The best spot seems to be the gullies and reefs near Boys Town, which have produced some good grunter, stumpies and pompano.
Umhlanga - Has also seen action from the grey sharks. No fireworks, but some decent sized specimens were caught.
Virginia - This spot has gone off the bite recently, with some anglers fishing the last few evenings with no bite at all. The only good news has been in the form of shad which have been plentiful.
Blue Lagoon - Has had quite a large wave set at around 6ft, and very few fish besides a few lanterns and smaller rock cod in the morning. Further down near the bathing pools, there have been some very nice pompano which have been caught on sea lice.
Thekweni Beaches - This has been a great spot for grunter and pompano.
Addington Beach - Has been a bit quiet lately, but has still supplied anglers with some decent grunter, shad and bigger lessers.
Toti/Warner Beach - Is also a bit off, and has only produced a few shad and small kingies in the mornings.
Umkomaas/Scottburgh - This stretch has had better fishing than the Durban area, producing good numbers of grunter and kingfish. There has also been no shortage of brown skates and sand sharks. Snapper salmon have been plentiful and have been considered pests by grunter anglers. The ledges have been a bit bare, but started to pick up towards the end of last week. Scottburgh had plenty of shad around, but unfortunately a lack of other species to be seen. The odd grey shark was landed on mackerel head, as well as some smaller edibles in the front.
Hibberdene/Port Shepstone - Had its locals fishing for shad for the lack of other fish in the area. Port Shepstone has suffered in these times of rough seas, allowing very few anglers to land fish. The lack of kob suggests they have moved further down the coast.
Transkei - Port St John's is working well at the moment and we have had plenty of good feedback from the estuaries in those areas. Kob, garrick, kingfish, rock salmon and perch have all been in full force. Most of these fish have been caught on the Strike Pro Sprat stick on ultra light tackle. Live baits have also worked well for the larger fish.
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.
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