Kingfish on the bite
The best conditions for spinning for kingfish are during high spring tides in the late afternoon or early morning.
Sea conditions have not been good on the South Coast in the last week or so.
According to some fishing gurus, strong currents are to blame. However, many are looking forward to a good weekend ahead.
Along the South African coastline, kingfish, also known as giant trevally (GT) can be found, particularly around the KZN coast, where they are most commonly targeted during the annual Sardine Run, moving into the area during the winter months to feed on the baitfish. They are less common further south but can still be found in certain estuaries and coastal areas depending on the species of kingfish.
Best conditions for spinning for kingfish are during high spring tides in the late afternoon or early morning, especially, when the sea is a bit rough. Kingfish prefer lots of white water and turbulence.
Nandus Botha from Anerley caught a 10.5kg kingfish recently. He said the fight was epic and he caught his kingfish on live bait.
Also, Jezay Moodley caught and released his 3kg kingfish recently.
There have been reports of some good-sized shad and kob being caught on the South Coast early in the morning, other than that let’s hope for a good run this weekend.
Meanwhile, the North Coast and offshore areas are seeing excellent dorado action, along with tuna and sailfish sightings.
TIDE TIMES
Friday, January 31: High 05:03; Low 11:10; High 17:12; Low 23:22; best fishing 10:38 to 11:42.
Saturday, February 1: High 05:37; Low 11:44; High 17:46; Low 23:56; best fishing 11:12 to 12:16.
Sunday, February 2: High 06:12; Low 12:19; High 18:20; Low 00:30; best fishing 11:47 to 12:51.
Monday, February 3: High 06:48; Low 12:56; High 18:56; Low 01:07; best fishing 12:24 to 13:28.
Tuesday, February 4: High 07:26; Low 13:36; High 19:35; Low 01:47; best fishing 00:13 to 01:15.
Wednesday, February 5: High 08:12; Low 14:26; High 20:25; Low 02:00; best fishing 12:52 to 13:54.
Remember, responsible fishing is keeping the shoreline as clean as possible and abiding by the bag limits.
Send news or photos to sugann@dbn.caxton.co.za.
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