Sea conditions have been unpredictable on the South Coast, and anglers have reported that it hasn’t been a good week.
However, some non-edible species, such as sand sharks, hound sharks and hammerhead sharks, were caught.
Brendon Schutte hooked an 18.3kg hound shark using fresh mackerel.
Nathan Pieterse caught a 12.8kg hammerhead shark on a fresh mackerel.
Both sharks were released unharmed.
A kingfish was caught on a dead shad that was slid out on a sliding trace.
The popular, family-orientated Paddock fishing competition is back and will take place from March 21 to 23. It’s one of the largest family fun weekends on the South Coast and has been held for many years.
There are over 30 fully stocked dams for fishing and over R150 000 worth of prizes to be won. Also, there are loads of lucky draws, including the main cash draw of R5000, as well as two R1500 cash draws.
Tickets cost R80 per person, and every ticket is an entry into the lucky draws. The more tickets you have, the more chances of winning. Arm bands for entrance into the club grounds and dams cost R20 (adult) and R10 (U18). Camping is R400 for the weekend per tent or caravan.
The briefing will be at the Paddock Farmers’ Club on Friday, March 21 at 19:00. For further information and tickets, contact Elenor Hansen on 083 2935265 or email elenorh@vodamail.co.za.
TIDE TIMES
Saturday, February 22: Low 02:42, High 10:02, Low 17:50, High 00:31, best fishing 18:22 to 19:24.
Sunday, February 23: Low 06:44, High 13:11, Low 19:39, High 01:54, best fishing 20:11 to 21:13.
Monday, February 24: Low 07:58, High 14:06, Low 20:20, High 02:00, best fishing 07:26 to 08:30.
Tuesday, February 25: High 02:32, Low 08:38, High 14:42, Low 20:53, best fishing 08:06 to 09:10.
Wednesday, February 26: High 03:05, Low 09:12, High 15:15, Low 21:24, best fishing 08:40 to 09:44.
Remember, responsible fishing is keeping the shoreline as clean as possible and abiding by the bag limits.
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