Herald Fishing: Late flurry from summer fish
Most of the deep-water points or river mouths have produced fish over the past week.
The anticipation for the sardines is building and with some promising signs around, we might be in for another bumper run!
The last week has surprised most with the flurry of late-summer fish. There have been great edibles and inedible fish landed all along the coast.
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The South Coast has seen some good garrick fishing at all the usual spots.
Most of the deep-water points or river mouths have produced fish over the past week.
Using either a live shad or live mullet as a bait is the best way of targeting these fish. You can either slide these baits out or throw them.
Make sure to let the garrick feed for long enough before setting the hook. These are very clean-fighting fish so they do not require very heavy tackle.
Reports of shad being caught at most of the usual spots along the South Coast.
The offshore fishing has picked up a bit over the past week. The tuna have made a resurgence. The baitfish are loose, so make sure you get out and stock up. Remember to if you take care of your bait (pack it and freeze it properly) it will take care of you.
Shelly Beach Ski-boat Club is hosting its ski-boat festival from June 19 to 22 this year.
Entry fee is R1100 per angler, juniors R550. Enquiries 039 3151476.
Tight lines and screaming reels.
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