Stumpies biting on the Bluff
Bluff and Toti - Anglers on the Bluff have reported a large number of catches over the last week as well as the weekend. Blacktip kingfish and some smaller giant trevally have been caught daily on live bait, with a fair amount on artificials such as McArthy Paddletails and also Rattler Poppers. The number of blacktail and stumpies being caught on the Bluff has also increased substantially. Further down towards the Toti area, catches of grey sharks, brown skates and some smaller honeycomb rays were seen throughout the week.
Umkomaas - This area has anglers itching for action, with an excellent catch of a 31kg kob, which certainly means there will be more around. With the good weather predictions and good catches of grunter, browns, blues and grey sharks, Umkomaas may be the spot for the weekend.
Port Shepstone - This area has seen some decent garrick sessions recently, with the kob making a return as well. There have also been regular catches of bronze bream ranging between 2-3kg. Lower down the coast, there have been good reports of brusher caught in the gullies on red prawn and chokka baits which have been cast for bronze bream. Most of these fish have been landed due to the fact that anglers have been using good quality hooks such as Mustad Chinu and Big Gun. Munster has seen some lovely blacktail and wildeperd in the 2kg range, which have also been caught on small red prawn and chokka baits.
Port St John's - Is still producing healthy kob, some of which have weighed well over 20kg. Garrick have fed well in the westerly winds, being caught on live bait mainly. All of the estuaries in the Transkei area have produced a number of garrick and kingfish on artificials such as Strike Pro Taisticks and Halco Rooster Poppers. North of Port St John's near Nkombati, anglers have been racking up the bronze bream catches as well as some monster shad on live baits (remember it is the CLOSED season guys). Hole In The Wall has seen some good Cape yellowtail caught on live bait. Raggies are on the loose again and have all been of good size too.
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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