Big bass action at Hazelmere
Hazelmere seems to be the number one spot for big bass at the moment with the dam higher than it has been in months. Anglers have been having an absolute blast fishing for those big bass hiding in the reeds and sunken grass.
The water at Hazelmere is very clean in some areas and the McArthy Wazza colour seems to be working very well. There is definitely a good chance of you hooking up with one of these 3kg plus fish that are exploring the new areas and eating whatever you put in front of them.
Inanda is also producing some good fish. The new Lucky John lures seem to be out-performing the rest in this dam. The number one advantage these lures have on their competitors is the embedded scent in the lure. You will notice as you open the packet and truly see for yourself that this does make a difference.
Nagle Dam is also producing some good fish, but Shongweni still seems to be a no go zone with no reports over the last week. With the weather being the way it has been, you are looking to make as much noise and movement in the water as possible. This is where the spinner bait and buzz bait really comes into its own. Overcast and rainy conditions is perfect to use these baits as you will break the rhythm of the rain hitting the water. These baits mimic distressed birds, rats, frogs or any other non-fish prey that bass love to eat. The blades on a spinner bait are used to catch whatever light they can and make an almost underwater disco to attract as many fish as possible. The funny thing with spinner baits is that you often will get enquiries not only from bass but from the odd tilapia as well.
The last week has been trying for our carp guys, with most of the holiday makers having gone back to their respective provinces, our dams have slowly gone back to normal and the bigger fish have started to come to play again.
Nagle Dam is producing some good fish at the moment on the spicier flavours such as pumpkin spice, but other flavours are also working as well. I have had a few guys coming to me telling me that you can go to any dam in KZN and use the Double Trouble boilie dip paired with a number 4 hook and Banana Floaties and you will be almost guaranteed a decent fish. Inanda has filled up quite a bit, so it is no longer a long walk from the campsites to your rods by the edge of the dam. There have been a few good carp coming out on specimen tackle as well as conventional, but conventional is definitely the winner at this dam with the sheer numbers of fish that have been caught.
(File Photo: Gallo Images)
Twitter - @kingfisherdaiwa @SportswaveAndre
Inanda is also producing some good fish. The new Lucky John lures seem to be out-performing the rest in this dam. The number one advantage these lures have on their competitors is the embedded scent in the lure. You will notice as you open the packet and truly see for yourself that this does make a difference.
Nagle Dam is also producing some good fish, but Shongweni still seems to be a no go zone with no reports over the last week. With the weather being the way it has been, you are looking to make as much noise and movement in the water as possible. This is where the spinner bait and buzz bait really comes into its own. Overcast and rainy conditions is perfect to use these baits as you will break the rhythm of the rain hitting the water. These baits mimic distressed birds, rats, frogs or any other non-fish prey that bass love to eat. The blades on a spinner bait are used to catch whatever light they can and make an almost underwater disco to attract as many fish as possible. The funny thing with spinner baits is that you often will get enquiries not only from bass but from the odd tilapia as well.
The last week has been trying for our carp guys, with most of the holiday makers having gone back to their respective provinces, our dams have slowly gone back to normal and the bigger fish have started to come to play again.
Nagle Dam is producing some good fish at the moment on the spicier flavours such as pumpkin spice, but other flavours are also working as well. I have had a few guys coming to me telling me that you can go to any dam in KZN and use the Double Trouble boilie dip paired with a number 4 hook and Banana Floaties and you will be almost guaranteed a decent fish. Inanda has filled up quite a bit, so it is no longer a long walk from the campsites to your rods by the edge of the dam. There have been a few good carp coming out on specimen tackle as well as conventional, but conventional is definitely the winner at this dam with the sheer numbers of fish that have been caught.
(File Photo: Gallo Images)
Twitter - @kingfisherdaiwa @SportswaveAndre