Carp biting at several KZN dams
Carp - Numerous reports have come through regarding the high number of carp being landed at Shongweni, Nagle and Albert Falls dams. Most fish are fattening up for the winter period and can be seen being extremely active in the shallows and in the deeper water on most scum lines. Most of these fish are on the search for larger food sorts and will not hesitate to feed on any larger baits put out. These fish will be moving fast to cover more ground in a day and so baits with stronger flavours are preferred. Korda Goo has proven extremely effective in these months. Any strong flavors such as FX, Caramel, Garlic or Aniseed will get a good take. Albert Falls seems to be getting the lion's share of catches, which have been taken from Pelican Bay and Slipway 4. Aniseed sweet corn has been the most popular for these fish. Inanda saw a good fish of 16kg landed on specimen tackle close to the river section. Anglers traveling on boat to their spots are hugely advantaged and have the opportunity to target unfished areas. Nagle has seen a few good fish up to around 10kg in the shallows close to the wall.
Bass - Another week of good sized bass at both Inanda and Shongweni. One of our provincial team anglers boating fish of 3.8kg, 3.4kg, 3.2kg and a few just smaller too, all in one day's fishing. These fish are feeding extremely well and have been taking Flukes, Senkos and also top water lures earlier in the mornings. Albert Falls had anglers pulling their hair out over the weekend, with hundreds of smaller fish being landed. The odd fish between 1kg-2kg was seen at Tim’s Trees, so midday fishing with a crank bait should work. Children fishing in the shallows around Pelican Bay have used light line to catch dozens of smaller fish on chartreuse finesse worms and Fat Albert grubs. Light line such as Daiwa Sensor 6lb will be more suitable for this light application angling, in order to get more bites and give the lures a more natural presentation.
Reminder - Imperial Nissan Zululand Couta Classic at Mtunzini on 25 and 26 April 2015.
For more details on this KZN north coast deep sea fishing competition you can contact Hylton on 078 854 9358 or Rod on 083 587 3990.
May will see Pumula on the KZN south coast hosting the annual Quattro King of the Sea fishing contest.
The 2015 Inanda Bass Classic will be held at Inanda Dam over the first long weekend in May 2015.
Friday 1 May 2015 will be the show day where our sponsors will display and sell some of their goodies.
Entry forms are available at www.inandabassclassic.co.za or from Ken Ainslie who can be contacted on 031 205 3777.
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