Couta action off Zinkwazi
North - Cape Vidal is still producing yellowfin tuna and dorado. These fish are being caught on the 30m mark. Further south at Maphelane there have been decent Natal snoek catches, mostly on sardine fillets and Strike Pro Magic Minnows. There have also been decent sized kingfish on the shallow reefs which are taking most live baits and the occasional Rattler trolled over the reef.
Zinkwazi down to Tinley Manor has produced couta in far better numbers this week and better size too. Wala-Wala and bonito have worked very well over the last week, producing fish up to 27kg. When targeting bigger couta, good quality trebles such as Mustad 9430A and strong wire such as AFW No.7 should be used and nothing less than a Number 8 Power swivel.
Central - Umdloti to Durban has seen good fishing over the last week with numerous wahoo and tuna being caught, particularly on the Kingfisher Rattler.
South - Bottom fishing has been good from the Bluff down to Scottburgh. There have been numerous catches of yellowtail from Durban all the way down into the Transkei region, which have fed off bottom traces. When targeting these strong fish, nothing less than 1mm nylon trace line should be used.
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.
(File Photo: Umlalazi Ski Boat Club)
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