Durban harbour kob and garfish

Durban harbour has once again proven to us that the widening of the mouth has improved the fishing.

During the week, three kob of over 5kg were landed at various spots around the harbour, one of them as far in as the Round Bush area.

Apart from the kob, rockcod and stumpnose have also been caught in the same areas and have made very good size, particularly the stumpnose which have been recorded at 2.5kg and one over 3kg.

Grunter on the banks have also been of a larger sort, being caught by charter boats as well as recreational anglers during the week.

For those who are keen to do some spinning in the harbour, there have been a few kingfish around, but the main fun is to be had with the garfish which have been taking small spoons and Strike Pro Jerk Baits.  

A small Halco Rooster Popper has also done the trick from time to time. These fish prefer a slightly slower moving bait, so slow down your retrieval if you do not get many strikes. If you are getting strikes, but are not setting the hooks, remove the hooks from the lures and tie 3 or 4, 3cm lengths of shredded stockings to the hook loops. This will get caught in the garfish's teeth every time and will also not damage the mouth.

Big fishing competition for physically challenged anglers at Durban Naval Base on 1 August 2015 - Call 031 701 7444 for more details.

(File Photo: Office of the KZN Premier)

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