Big kob action at Tugela Mouth
Kosi Bay saw a mixed bag of smaller edibles in the beginning of the week and a much better display of size towards the end of the week. A fair amount of inedibles were taken towards the end of the week too, however the fishing has been far from consistent. The largest fish reported from the Kosi area over the last week was a GT of 93cm fork length.
St Lucia and Cape Vidal saw plenty of shad and three spot pompano as well as some good diamond skates during the course of last week. In the mix here and there were a few grey sharks which were taking the larger baits intended for the diamonds.
Richards Bay had good reports of quality shad and sharks such as grey sharks and hammerhead sharks. The harbour has also picked up with catches of kingies and half kob.
Tugela Mouth has produced some serious sized kob recently and last week saw numerous catches of kob around the 10kg mark and above. There were also good catches of sharks for the inedibles anglers.
Tongaat River Mouth has seen a number of anglers along the north bank stretch, most of whom are targeting shad and pompano. For the better half of the week, most anglers left with good sized fish.
Sheffield had fairly large waves rolling through and a massive backline. Spinning was not easy and throwing bait was close to impossible on certain days. Sunday morning saw some good shad on chrome Sprat spoons and a few good bites in the gullies hidden away from the rough seas.
On 1 August The Kingfisher started their annual Biggest Shad Competition. This year it will be run over a two-month period, August and September, with three prizes each month. The heaviest shad for each month will receive a Daiwa SL 50SHK Reel, valued at R1625, the second heaviest shad will receive a 13’6” Kingfisher Coastline Medium, three-piece, 4-6oz Graphite Rod, valued at R1145 and third heaviest shad will receive a Daiwa AG 6000 Reel valued at R598. Please note that all shad (fresh) must be weighed at either, The Kingfisher, 53 Hunter Street or Tackle Centre, Old Fort Road or The Fishing Tackle Shop, Warner Beach during trading hours.
Please remember there is a bag limit of four and the minimum size is 30cm and that the season closes 30 September and re-opens 1 December 2015.
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