Big GT action at Kosi Bay
Kosi Bay anglers have come across GT over the past week or so.
Kosi Bay had a great run and had the local anglers landing some huge GT in the lakes - including a GT on or around 30kg caught by a local using live bait. Unfortunately, many of the fish caught by the locals are not released, which urges the proposal to all anglers fishing in these areas to make an exerted effort to promote the release of all kingfish in order to bank on a healthy supply for the forthcoming years. Every fish makes a difference.
South of Kosi Bay along the beaches there has been a fair amount of activity along the backline which many anglers have assumed to be sprats. There have been larger gamefish alongside these shoals of baitfish, whose smashes have been nothing short of spectacular. This activity has been present throughout the coast all the way down to Umdloti where the bait seems to have dispersed into deeper waters and have held a far greater concentration of larger gamefish species such as yellowfin tuna.
Richards Bay harbour managed to produce some good fish over the weekend, including a number of diamond, honeycomb and brown rays. A few grey sharks have been seen patrolling the shallows around the banks in the harbour, which have also been caught by anglers targeting them with small live baits and also larger fleshy baits. Apart from the action in the harbour itself, the action around the Richards Bay area has been fairly dead.
The south side towards Mtunzini has been producing some good fish recently. However, there have been a limited number of species available. Diamond rays and a few blackfin sharks have been more or less the only available species present. A few of these larger sharks have given anglers a hard time and it is only when this happens does the angler realise exactly how under gunned they are. When fishing in an area that is commonly known to produce quality fish, and it is one of these that you are after, be sure to kit up with the best of the best in order to avoid disappointment. High-end tackle such as the Saltiga 6500 or Saltiga 8000 Dogfight may seem like overkill for these applications, however there is no substitute for the guarantee that you have utter confidence on any size fish for a lifetime worth of use.
Plenty of larger fish are also lost due to cheaper terminal tackle being used. Be sure to use the best quality terminal tackle that you can afford, as it is the difference between landing the fish of a lifetime and talking about the one that got away for the rest of your life. Good quality Mustad hooks, Power swivels, Maxima or Triple fish leader material and a good knowledge of knots will improve your odds endlessly. Another factor which will increase the chances of you landing your dream catch is to ensure you keep your tackle serviced and cleaned regularly. A service is suggested at least once every 3-6 months during times of regular use, and a coating of Spanjaard Tackle protector after each use on the rod guides as well as the reel and its moving parts. This spray does not affect the line at all, and will eliminate salt crystal build up.
Zinkwazi has seen good action in the last week, including a good grey shark smash and just a generally good run of sandsharks throughout a week.
(File Photo: Gallo Images)
Twitter - @SportswaveAndre
South of Kosi Bay along the beaches there has been a fair amount of activity along the backline which many anglers have assumed to be sprats. There have been larger gamefish alongside these shoals of baitfish, whose smashes have been nothing short of spectacular. This activity has been present throughout the coast all the way down to Umdloti where the bait seems to have dispersed into deeper waters and have held a far greater concentration of larger gamefish species such as yellowfin tuna.
Richards Bay harbour managed to produce some good fish over the weekend, including a number of diamond, honeycomb and brown rays. A few grey sharks have been seen patrolling the shallows around the banks in the harbour, which have also been caught by anglers targeting them with small live baits and also larger fleshy baits. Apart from the action in the harbour itself, the action around the Richards Bay area has been fairly dead.
The south side towards Mtunzini has been producing some good fish recently. However, there have been a limited number of species available. Diamond rays and a few blackfin sharks have been more or less the only available species present. A few of these larger sharks have given anglers a hard time and it is only when this happens does the angler realise exactly how under gunned they are. When fishing in an area that is commonly known to produce quality fish, and it is one of these that you are after, be sure to kit up with the best of the best in order to avoid disappointment. High-end tackle such as the Saltiga 6500 or Saltiga 8000 Dogfight may seem like overkill for these applications, however there is no substitute for the guarantee that you have utter confidence on any size fish for a lifetime worth of use.
Plenty of larger fish are also lost due to cheaper terminal tackle being used. Be sure to use the best quality terminal tackle that you can afford, as it is the difference between landing the fish of a lifetime and talking about the one that got away for the rest of your life. Good quality Mustad hooks, Power swivels, Maxima or Triple fish leader material and a good knowledge of knots will improve your odds endlessly. Another factor which will increase the chances of you landing your dream catch is to ensure you keep your tackle serviced and cleaned regularly. A service is suggested at least once every 3-6 months during times of regular use, and a coating of Spanjaard Tackle protector after each use on the rod guides as well as the reel and its moving parts. This spray does not affect the line at all, and will eliminate salt crystal build up.
Zinkwazi has seen good action in the last week, including a good grey shark smash and just a generally good run of sandsharks throughout a week.
(File Photo: Gallo Images)
Twitter - @SportswaveAndre