Herald Fishing: ‘Sardines? Oh no, wait, just red-eyes’
The rock and surf angling scene has cooled down a bit with the weather but there is still plenty to catch.
The headline sums up the theme for the conversations with most of the fishermen on the South Coast.
The pilot shoals of sardines are moving up, but they are mixed with a few other species of baitfish.
So far, netting has not taken place yet on the South Coast (only Toti), but it is looking tasty for the next week or two.
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The coast has seen limited gamefish action over the past week and most of the guys targeting couta and tuna have been left wanting.
The charter boats have been fully booked for the past few weeks.
The bottomfishing has been very kind to these guys and some great fish have been landed. The hunt for the couta continues.
Lots of shad being caught all at the Block in Port Shepstone and Margate Pier.
Reports of garrick caught at all the major spots along the South Coast. This is great news!
A couple kingfish has been hooked at Orange Rocks in Uvongo, some landed and some came of the hook.
Reports on a lot of sharks and skates caught and released.
Tight lines and screaming reels.
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