Carp action at Inanda Dam
Good pre frontal conditions really turned the fish on the bite and many anglers left the water happy with their catches. Early morning next to any dam is a beautiful sight, with all the schools starting again, the dams will be quieter and one can focus on that "big fish" again without too much interruption in and out the water. Some waters have remained stained due to the rains but are showing signs of clearing up.
Some good carp at Inanda dam up to 15kgs have been landed. For the guy just looking to do some standard bank angling, Albert Falls would definitely be on the list with a lot of smaller carp and a handful of really large fish, keeping one busy during the day and throughout the night. Baits like FX, Honey, Juana and Aniseed seem to be producing good numbers in our waters last week. With water temperatures almost peaking, Tigers seem to be on the bite thick and fast. Many anglers getting away for a quick weekend at Jozini Dam, (this is just 3hrs north of Durban on the N2) were pleasantly surprised with the fishing that was experienced and not only did good numbers come out, but decent size fish as well. Two specimens of over 5kgs that have been reported, both came out on live baits towards the dam wall.
Bass anglers around KZN will have long days in the office thinking of the good fishing to be had this coming weekend. With such good fishing being had at Albert Falls and Inanda, who can blame them for wanting to go back for more. Bait fish numbers are high and with the flooding of most bays in Albert Falls, sight fishing in the shallows has been only way too exciting. Spinner baits, crank baits, weightless flukes and top water baits such as Strike Pro's " Thaistick" have been producing the goods in the shallows. Reports of a 4,5kg bass from Albert Falls landed on Daiwa Sensor 8lb line and Daiwa Laguna 6ft rod, this is an eexcellent catch on light tackle.
Fishy fact - Fish can taste without even opening their mouths.
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