Grunter action near sugar terminal
We have heard of grunter and snapper salmon success in Durban harbour over the past week.
The bay has been disappointingly quiet regarding garrick and kob fishing, especially when considering the amount of action we have been having out at sea and in the surf around the Durban area.
However, there is light at the end of the tunnel as a few decent (3-5kg) spotted grunter have been caught on the incoming tide in the Maydon Channel in line with the sugar terminal. We also know for a 4kg grunter boated in the Roundbush area in the harbour this past week.
There are also a few snapper salmon around, as well as a few sand gurnard being caught on McArthy 4" Jerk Minnows and 3" paddletails. The favoured colours seem to be 'Goldfish' and 'Orca' with a slow retrieve following a good twitch for that lively movement.
Many anglers have been successful with artificial lures like the Kingfisher Bucktail Jigs near the BAT Centre, as well as on the drop off at Wilsons Wharf bank on the dead low tide.
Anglers have reported that the deep isn't fishing very well and that there is an abundance of small fish, making short work of cracker shrimp baits. Be sure to carry a cracker pump and permit with you to ensure that your cracker supply is fresh and kicking. Also remember to change the water in your cracker well often if it is a wet well you choose to use. This will keep the cracker alive longer.
(File Photo: Office of the KZN Premier)
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However, there is light at the end of the tunnel as a few decent (3-5kg) spotted grunter have been caught on the incoming tide in the Maydon Channel in line with the sugar terminal. We also know for a 4kg grunter boated in the Roundbush area in the harbour this past week.
There are also a few snapper salmon around, as well as a few sand gurnard being caught on McArthy 4" Jerk Minnows and 3" paddletails. The favoured colours seem to be 'Goldfish' and 'Orca' with a slow retrieve following a good twitch for that lively movement.
Many anglers have been successful with artificial lures like the Kingfisher Bucktail Jigs near the BAT Centre, as well as on the drop off at Wilsons Wharf bank on the dead low tide.
Anglers have reported that the deep isn't fishing very well and that there is an abundance of small fish, making short work of cracker shrimp baits. Be sure to carry a cracker pump and permit with you to ensure that your cracker supply is fresh and kicking. Also remember to change the water in your cracker well often if it is a wet well you choose to use. This will keep the cracker alive longer.
(File Photo: Office of the KZN Premier)
Twitter - @SportswaveAndre @kingfisherdaiwa
Facebook - ECRSportswave