Angler News SA Podcast

After a rough patch with heavy seas and winds, KZN fishing is back in full swing! Rock and surf, offshore, and freshwater anglers are all reporting success. Tinley Manor, Tugela, and St Lucia are hot spots for bream, grey sharks, and a variety of game fish. The Albert Falls Bass Classic and recent river season openings have also been promising for trout and bass. Our team of experts, including Jan...

In this week's episode of our Expert Series edition, we discuss the best-eating fish in KZN and South Africa. Vinesh Soogreem hosts Brett and Daryl Bartho, seasoned anglers and owners of Bartho's Fish Company. They share their extensive knowledge on various fish species, their quality, and what to look for when buying fish. The hosts offer insights into their fishing practices and the importance o...

This week's Angler News SA podcast highlights mixed results due to fluctuating weather conditions. The previous week's atrocious conditions led to disappointing catches, but improvements have been noted with sightings of bream, blacktail, shad, Kob, and non-edible species starting to appear along the KZN coastline. While offshore fishing has seen rewards, freshwater fishing continues to produce st...

This week's Angler News KZN fishing report highlights a mixed bag of results across the province. While offshore and freshwater fishing have been thriving, rock and surf fishing has been relatively quiet with the summer fish yet to arrive. Offshore: Rough seas have made offshore fishing challenging, but those who've braved the conditions have managed to land some decent catches. Rock and Surf: Gar...

Despite a challenging week, the South Coast showed promising results, particularly in wind-protected areas. Anglers have hauled in a variety of catches, including sharks, shad, and large blacktail along the rock and surf. Offshore fishing is improving with the seasonal change, offering good prospects. The freshwater fishing segment is also thriving with favourable conditions. Reports from the coas...

In this episode of the Angler News Expert Series, we interview Dave Irvine, a former competitive rock and surf angler who transitioned to freshwater fishing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dave shares why he switched from a competitive rock and surf angler to purely fishing freshwater. He explains the appeal of targeting Bass, the excitement it brings, and the challenges it presents compared to rock...

The KZN South Coast has been buzzing with excitement over the catch of Bronze Bream and other impressive rock species. Meanwhile, the North Coast is boasting daily catches of massive Kob despite difficult conditions, and freshwater fishing has picked up after a slow few weeks. The Angler News team continues to provide accurate reports, helping anglers improve their strike rates by guiding them to...

We kick off with exciting news for anglers as summer fish begin to make their presence felt. While winter species remain, the focus shifts to the bronze bream, rockfish, and various other catches along the KZN coastline. Our offshore activity includes a feeding frenzy of Snoek outside the Durban Harbor and The South Coast is abuzz with rock fish species, and occasional sightings of sharks. This ep...

In this episode of the Angler News SA Podcast, host Vinesh Soogreem discusses the world of spearfishing with expert Don Solomon, President of the South African Underwater Fishing Federation. They explore the unique aspects of spearfishing compared to traditional fishing with rods and reels, the initial costs and equipment needed to get started, the importance of joining spearfishing clubs for safe...

This week's fishing has been a test of angler endurance. Despite low overall catch rates, determined anglers managed to find success with a variety of species, including Garrick, Kob, Shad, Bronze Bream, and Trout. There were significant reports of sardine activity at Addington Beach in Durban. Freshwater conditions remain mostly quiet, apart from the still water Trout scene, and the lower south c...

In this week's episode, we cover a variety of topics important to the fishing community. These include the ban on using drones for fishing, an explanation of the law, its consequences, and legally allowed alternatives. We’ve also got the latest KZN fishing reports from our reporters along the coastline and in freshwater areas. We also touch on a personal story regarding the camaraderie among angle...

In this week's Angler News Expert Series, experienced angler Ray Thompson joins Vinesh to provide a comprehensive six-month fishing forecast for the KZN coastline. They cover seasonal fishing plans from winter to summer, where we look into the best locations and species to increase your strike rate and plan accordingly. The two discuss targeting big gray sharks and edible fish like Garrick, Kob, a...

Anglers in KZN have been catching good fish despite recent challenging weather conditions. There’ve been reports of big catches in Durban, the KZN North Coast, the South Coast, and the Midlands. These catches include Garrick, Shad, and Kob. Offshore anglers have caught Tuna, Snoek, and Amberjack, while freshwater reports indicated active Trout and Bass patterns. Also in this episode, we’ve got our...

KZN anglers have been smiling this week as the sardine activity has made for exciting fishing! Apart from the Sardine Run 'purple patch,' we've had vibrant fishing activities in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) over the past week. Anglers along the coastline and in the Midlands landed plenty of fish species in different regions, including Garrick, Shad, Kob, trout, and bass. We’ve also seen some jaw-dropping s...

In this Expert Series episode, we look into understanding the mindset necessary for successful fishing, especially in a competitive environment. Vinesh Soogreem sits down with John Otto, a seasoned fishing manager, with 45 years of experience, to understand what it takes to keep the belief alive after hours on the water with no bite. John discusses the challenges anglers face, such as getting desp...

The week has been spectacular with abundant fish catches reported along various spots of the KZN coast. The sardines have kept the action going along the coastline with plenty of netting action, including on Thursday morning at Illovo Beach. Plus, there’s been gamefish galore and plenty of big toothy critters as well as Garrick, Shad, Tuna, and many other species. Offshore: There has been plenty o...

The brilliant run continues with a magnificent fishing week experienced by anglers along KwaZulu-Natal's coastline despite the now elusive sardines. In this week’s KZN Report, we cover the abundance of Garrick, Shad, and Snoek as anglers reap the rewards while the sharks go deeper following the sardines. Offshore: The offshore fishing has not been fireworks but there have been fish to catch along...

In this episode of the Angler News Expert Series, fishing expert Dave Irvine discusses how moon phases and tides impact fishing. Vinesh and Dave delve into various questions about the best tides for fishing, differentiating between rip currents and rip tides, and the effects of full moons, spring tides, and new moons on fishing conditions. Dave offers detailed insights into the optimal times and l...

Large nets came in from Tony's team and a mammoth shark was caught by Jace, with notable catches of Bronze whalers, Garrick, and Kingfish. Vinesh's website

The 2024 sardine run season along the East Coast has started with a bang. It's the fifth day since the run began, and fishermen are catching an abundance of sardines and other species as part of this phenomenon. Offshore: The offshore has been up and down. The seas have been choppy but those that have launched have landed some good fish. Rock and surf: Sardines have been the main focus this past w...

After a solemn Day Three, the action picks up at Cutty Sark with an abundance of sardines and sharks spotted in the water. Seven nets and rewards for the public make Day 4 everything we would expect for the annual event. Vinesh's website

Day three of the Sardine Run 2024 turned sorrowful as the fishing community mourns the loss of Goolam Essack, a revered figure in the industry. Vinesh's website

What an epic start to the week with Sardines being brought to the shore by all four netters. In today's recap, we talk about the grounds covered and all species caught from Umgababa to St. Michaels. Vinesh's website

On June 9, 2024, the annual Sardine Run kicked off with a bang with first sardine sightings and catches along the KZN South Coast, specifically in Margate and Hibberdene. Reports from coastal spotters led to successful hauls, with Jace Govender bringing in 500 crates of sardines. The podcast will address commonly asked questions about other marine life activity, sardine availability and pricing, a...

In this week's KZN Report, we've got all the very latest news on angling conditions following the severe storm in parts of the province on Monday, plus news on a new South African record AND the latest on the Sardine Run. KZN had delivered a new unofficial SA record for a 14.3 kg snoek by Ashveer Mohan; we also have reports of significant catches - such as Garrick and Shad - across various locatio...