Summer species are picking up
THE rock and surf fishing is starting to pick up with more summer species making their way on to the reports.
The north coast points have been the most effective spots along the coast to target the snoek on spoon. Small but heavy spoons that can be retrieved very fast without losing stability are essential. You also need tackle that can throw said spoon a long way and retrieve it rapidly. This means long rods and fast reels.
The north coast has seen some decent scratching along the ledges and in the gullies. Pink prawn has been the best bait all around.
In the south coast area, Trafalgar is still producing fish. The area around there holds a bigger sea so it can be fished in even the biggest sea. The petrol price has kept most anglers closer to home. The reefs and gullies are the place to go. Grab your prawns and the light stick and walk along the beach. Remember to keep the sinker line light and to fish and move.
The north coast has seen good offshore fishing around the Ballito area with good sized tuna being taken on lures and live bait. Circle hooks around the 6/0-8/0 size are the best for these fish and the size of the hook depends on the size of the bait used. The lipped lures in purples and pinks have been working well on the north coast for the boat and ski guys.
The bottom fishing has been going well for most of the guys with a mix of rockcod and bigger bottoms being caught.
Central, much like the previous week, guys have been avoiding the Durban area or at least fishing much farther offshore than normal. These deeper areas have seen some bigger tuna and a mix of other gamefish. Trolling higher-speed lipped lures and skirted Kona-style lures has been the best way to cover water and target multiple species. Darker colours with a bit of contrast have been the most productive.
The south coast has seen a mix of bottom fish and gamefish. There have been some good garrick caught by the guys pulling live baits on the backline. The sardine pockets have been around but not all have had gamefish with them. Keep moving between the shoals until you find some action. Tight lines and screaming reels. The Kingfisher has opened their new store on the upper north coast. Situated in the Tiffany’s Shopping Center in Salt Rock, this store is ideally positioned for our north coast anglers. For all your angling needs, (freshwater or saltwater) pop in and see them or give them a shout on 032 307 0041.
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