Good couta action off Zululand

Zululand - Adverse weather patterns have really hampered anglers over the past week with big swells and persistent south winds, however as the weather eased up the few boats that did manage to venture out were well rewarded. Average size couta were caught quite liberally at Cape Vidal and at Sodwana. Good numbers of billfish have also been hooked, lost and landed at both venues. Dorado and the odd wahoo make up the bags here. The Richards Bay and Mapelane areas should come into their own during the course of the weekend as weather reports for these and as a matter of fact the entire KZN coastline look very favorable.

Durban and South Coast - Much the same can be said for these areas as far as the weather was concerned for the past week. As conditions settle anglers can expect some good angling. There have been some reports of the odd couta being bagged on the south coast and anglers fishing with fluorocarbon for yellowfin could be in for a surprise or two when their traces are bitten off. Aliwal Shoal has been quiet as strong currents and dirty water have made this famous ground virtually unfishable, but conditions should favour this venue over the weekend. Natal snoek have also made a late appearance with some good numbers being reported from the Umkomaas area. These fish are a bit late this season, but anglers should at least try for them when launching early, particularly in areas that are known to produce snoek.

A reminder also that Durban Ski Boat Club is hosting Durban’s first Jetski Fishing Bonanza this weekend. Prizes worth R290 000 are up for grabs and the main prize is a Yamaha VX1100 Jetski. Visit their website for an entry form or for pre-entries www.durbanskiboatclub.co.za

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