Big carp at Inanda Dam
We have been told of some big carp at Inanda Dam over the past week.
Carp
Carp anglers far and wide are getting ready for winter. Inanda has been fishing quite well with a couple of confirmed 13kg fish coming out mainly on well fed swims that have been stocked for three days or more. Shongweni on the other hand has become barbel heaven with uncontrollable amounts of 2-6kg fish taking any bait you place for carp. On the conventional side, Albert Falls is still throwing plenty of medium sized fish, especially Pelican Bay next to the old electric fence. By this time anglers should start digging out those thick winter sleeping bags and jackets as it should be a cold one this winter with some big, fat fish to be seen on landing mats.
Fly Fishing
March, April and May are some of the best months to take out the fly tackle and start fishing for trout. If you are outside of Durban, in Pinewood or Hillcrest, you would have already felt the cold in the mornings and evenings. It really is a magical time of year for trout, but make sure you check the moon phases on your favorite weather site. A full moon is a definite no-no when planning a fishing trip. Flies to take a look at include some of the bigger patterns such as Papparoaches, Mrs. Simpsons and Hamills Killers.
Bass
As far as bass go our local dams are fishing well. Hazelmere has produced some very nice fish over the last week and weekend, with a few fish weighing over 2kg. Larger baits in darker colours are working and rattles seem to be doing the trick when used in slow moving, heavily weighted lures. Daiwa D Frogs fished in the reeds and flooded grass can be explosive now as the bass stock up for winter. Remember that rods for frogging should not be less than 7ft and have a heavy action. Braid is the way forward and nothing less than 40lb should be used. Daiwa's new J-Braid is available in a Olive Green 50lb which will blow your mind with its exceptional strength and durability, which is exactly what one needs when frogging or fishing in high structure areas where strength is extremely important. The J-Braid is made in Japan and is by far one of the most affordable 8-weave braids available on the market and outperforms some of the leading brands used for a variety of presentations.
(File Photo: Wikipedia)
Twitter - @kingfisherdaiwa @SportswaveAndre
Carp anglers far and wide are getting ready for winter. Inanda has been fishing quite well with a couple of confirmed 13kg fish coming out mainly on well fed swims that have been stocked for three days or more. Shongweni on the other hand has become barbel heaven with uncontrollable amounts of 2-6kg fish taking any bait you place for carp. On the conventional side, Albert Falls is still throwing plenty of medium sized fish, especially Pelican Bay next to the old electric fence. By this time anglers should start digging out those thick winter sleeping bags and jackets as it should be a cold one this winter with some big, fat fish to be seen on landing mats.
Fly Fishing
March, April and May are some of the best months to take out the fly tackle and start fishing for trout. If you are outside of Durban, in Pinewood or Hillcrest, you would have already felt the cold in the mornings and evenings. It really is a magical time of year for trout, but make sure you check the moon phases on your favorite weather site. A full moon is a definite no-no when planning a fishing trip. Flies to take a look at include some of the bigger patterns such as Papparoaches, Mrs. Simpsons and Hamills Killers.
Bass
As far as bass go our local dams are fishing well. Hazelmere has produced some very nice fish over the last week and weekend, with a few fish weighing over 2kg. Larger baits in darker colours are working and rattles seem to be doing the trick when used in slow moving, heavily weighted lures. Daiwa D Frogs fished in the reeds and flooded grass can be explosive now as the bass stock up for winter. Remember that rods for frogging should not be less than 7ft and have a heavy action. Braid is the way forward and nothing less than 40lb should be used. Daiwa's new J-Braid is available in a Olive Green 50lb which will blow your mind with its exceptional strength and durability, which is exactly what one needs when frogging or fishing in high structure areas where strength is extremely important. The J-Braid is made in Japan and is by far one of the most affordable 8-weave braids available on the market and outperforms some of the leading brands used for a variety of presentations.
(File Photo: Wikipedia)
Twitter - @kingfisherdaiwa @SportswaveAndre