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“Activity does not mean there are sardines.” - Jace Govender In this week's Expert Series episode, Vinesh welcomes back sardine expert Jace Govender to discuss the anticipated 2024 sardine run. They talk about everything from fake news and the reliability of information relating to the sardine run to factors affecting the sardine migration - including water temperature and weather conditions. Jace...

Vinesh Soogreem brings you the latest fishing action from KZN. From Grey Sharks, Shad, and Garrick, to epic bottom fishing, find out what's been biting across Durban, North Coast, South Coast, and more! For freshwater enthusiasts, bass are back on the bite, and trout fishing is alive again. Plus, a special sneak peek report on the upcoming sardine run, and fresh news from our amazing fishing commu...

Are you considering booking a charter boat in South Africa but feeling overwhelmed by the many options available? We’ve got an in-depth interview with seasoned charter boat skipper, Brad Grobler, to help give you a better understanding of the world of charter boats. In this episode, we talk about the different types of charter boats available in Durban and the rest of South Africa, the various fis...

This week's Angler News KZN Fishing Report covers the latest fishing activity from the KZN coastline, we get into what we can expect from the spring tides, the full moon, gravitational pulls, and the warm water delaying the Sardine Run. Despite a slight decrease from last week’s catches, there have been notable catches from rock and surf fishing, including Shad, Garrick, and Bronze bream. Offshore...

Curious about the struggles and dreams of KZN's subsistence anglers? In this episode, Vinesh Soogreem chats to John Peter Narayanasamy, chairperson of the KZN Subsistence Fishing Forum, about the challenges and hopes of subsistence anglers in KZN. They talk about the recent peaceful march by anglers advocating for more fishing piers, addressing allegations against them, and detailing the forum's e...

Don't miss this week's KZN Fishing Report to hear about Mr. Mike V’s jaw-dropping 179.8kg Zambezi catch off the North Coast. It’s a story that’s reeling in all the fishing enthusiasts! This week, the fishing has been hotter than the weather. Offshore: The tuna has been in short supply but the snoek and couta have more than made up for it. Rock and surf: Scratching has been very productive along th...

This episode features a detailed interview with seasoned angler Jace Govender, known for his exceptional rock and surf fishing skills, especially in capturing giant fish over 300 kilos. Jace shares his journey from catching small fish at an early age to mastering the art of angling giant sharks, emphasising the crucial role of experience, proper tackle, and technique. He gives invaluable advice on...

As autumn wanes into winter, KZN's waters are alive with a spectacular mix of edible and non-edible species, creating a fishing environment that's pulsating with potential. This time of year is not just any flourishing fishing period; it's a phenomenon, getting progressively better with each passing week. The seas are rich with bronze bream, mammoth kob, triple tail, tuna, couta, shad, pompano, do...

What does it take to become a Protea Angler? This episode features an interview with South Africa's Protea anglers, Saffiya and Hajra Ahmod, discussing their journey from early family fishing outings to representing their country on the international stage. They delve into the challenges of funding, the male-dominated nature of the sport, and the importance of clubs for growth and competition. The...

It has been another bumper week of fishing in KZN. Anglers have experienced a variety of fish species, offering a mere taste of what's to come as we approach the end of summer. Edible bait is becoming more prevalent, while sharks are finally giving offshore anglers a fighting chance. As for freshwater, trout fishing appears to be hot this week. Offshore: The recent Couta Classic Fishing Tournament...

This episode delves into the significance of winds in fishing, emphasizing how winds influence water conditions and affect the behavior of various fish species. The discussion covers the role of different wind directions, such as northeast and southwest, in determining water clarity, temperature, and the presence of nutrients. This episode also highlights the importance of monitoring wind patterns...

This week we have felt a wind sent by the fishing gods to bless KZN with an abundance of catches. Despite the touch of an early morning winter bite, anglers are still enjoying the spoils of the summer species with South Coast, Kingsburgh and Durban reaping the rewards from these conditions from all facets of fishing. On the Offshore side: The offshore fishing has been a good combo of bottom fish a...

The seas have been big and dirty. Once settled, the fishing has picked up with some decent fish being landed. Offshore: Although the sea has been a bit rough, the gaps in the conditions have yielded good results and some proper fun. Rock and surf: The main attraction has been the inedibles of which there have been plenty. Make sure your knots and back are strong. Freshwater: Hot weather, some rain...

We made it past April fools without too much drama. The sea is looking better than it has in a long time and the freshwater scene is firing! Time to fish! Offshore: There have been fish along most of the KZN coast. Snoek, Tuna, Couta and a host of other gamefish. Rock and surf: There have been plenty of summer fish around with some edibles in the mix as well. The drags are making plenty of noise a...

2024 is starting to pick up speed and we are almost a quarter of a way through already... Scary facts aside, the fishing continues on a high note all around. Offshore: There have been Couta, Tuna, Dorado and a few Snoek around. Pick your day and go out and enjoy! Rock and surf: The northeast wind and the settled seas have led to some amazing catches over this past week. Freshwater: The dams and ri...

The fishing has been good on all fronts. The weather has been a bit iffy but the breaks in the wind/rain have been producing the goods. Offshore: Offshore the fishing has been a mix of bottom fishing when the gamefish go quiet and chaos when the drags start screaming. Rock and surf: The inedibles are giving a good account of themselves. The kingfish have been around in good numbers with most being...

With a long weekend ahead and some mainly sunny conditions, it looks like the good fishing will continue. Rock and surf: The summer fishing has been hot! The sand sharks have been the one of the main targets along with the bigger flatfish like the honeycomb or backbreaking thorn tail. Offshore: Plenty of fish for all. Whether you prefer the fast-paced predators or the strong pulling bottom fish, t...

The weather hasn't been the only thing cooking this past week, we have fish on a variety of species heating up reels predominantly down south coast. Offshore: Couta and  Snoek have been the flavor of the week and the harbor is back in full form. Rock & Surf: Bronze Bream has been the talk of the town up north whereas south coast has the bragging rights on all facets. Freshwater: We have 1...

The northeast winds and the summer heat have turned the fishing on. Whether you are on the shore or in a boat, the fish are biting! Offshore:  The Couta and tuna have been keeping the offshore anglers very busy. The north has been the place to go but the local waters have held some giants. Rock and surf: The summer fish are here, and the fishing has been good when the weather allows...

Two months in and 2024 is treating us fisherfolk pretty well. Plenty of fish being caught and some decent conditions. Offshore: The offshore fishing has been fantastic this past week. There have been plenty of fish caught and a lot of methods that have been productive. Rock and surf: The shore angling has been good on both the edible and inedible front. The big seas have scoured out some sanded ar...

Summer has definitely flexed its muscles these past few days. There have been gamefish, flatfish and plenty of sunshine! Offshore: The offshore has been very productive with plenty of both bottom fish and gamefish coming to the boat. Rock and surf:  The heat of summer has made the days very long on the beaches, but the fishing rewards have been worth the wait (and sunburn).Freshwater:  T...

Hot weather and NE winds have made for some fantastic fishing this past week. Offshore:  The offshore fishing is really picking up with a lot of decent tuna, dorado and couta being caught along the KZN coast. Rock and surf: The rock and surf fishing has kept itself on a high for the past week. There have been edibles and inedibles to catch along most of the coast. Freshwater:  The f...

Just like the famous soundtrack of Beverly Hills cop, the heat is most definitely on! With temperatures holding over 30 degrees it is a great time if you sell ice cream, sunscreen or water. The fishing is pretty great as well. Offshore:  The offshore fishing has been phenomenal! The only issue or hurdle has been the big surf, making launching a clenching affair…Rock and surf:  The...

Into the hottest month we go. February means hot days, sharks, rays and gamefish. Offshore:  The sea has been a bit bumpy with the more prevalent northeast wind but there are more and more summer fish being landed every day...Rock and surf:  The heat and the northeast wind makes the inedible anglers weak at the knees... The big fish have been around and many have seen their backing...

10 Days of epic fishing starts now - The North East is here and that means BIG FISH!In this episode we dive into KZN's hottest feeding zones including all the action from the midlands. Our reporters also share some tips & techniques when fishing over this NE Non ED window. Vinesh's website