Spring fishing in full swing
Don't miss out on a fishing competition this Saturday hosted by Zion Tabernacle Ministries' from Port Shepstone to Orange Rocks.
Spring is a prime time for anglers as fish become more active due to rising water temperatures, making them eager to feed. Key strategies for this season include targeting shallow areas which warm up faster, observing weather patterns for stable conditions, using specific bait presentations and adapting techniques for different species.
On the rock and surf side, anglers hauled in garrick, salmon, bronze bream and some shad last week. Margate Pier seems to be a good spot in the early hours, so get there before sunrise.
Wimpie Bierman caught a garrick at Margate Pier on Tuesday this week, and Flip Zietsman reeled in a 14.88kg salmon, also at Margate Pier recently.
According to Stompie Koekemoer from KZN Fishing Guides, the week ahead could be a good one for anglers.
Anglers don’t forget the Zion Tabernacle Ministries’ fishing competition this Saturday (13th). Registration is at 05:00 at The Block in Port Shepstone and entry is R100 per person.
Designated fishing areas are from Sandspit (no 4) to Orange Rocks in Uvongo, and fishing times are from 05:30 to 10:30. All fish caught must be edible and brought to the weigh point at The Block. Final weigh-in is at 11:00. All entrants must produce a valid fishing licence and abide by the rules and regulations of the KZN Wildlife and Marine Act. For more details, contact Bradley Pillay on 082 4390868.
Tide times
Friday, September 12: High 06:08; Low 12:13; High 18:27; Low 00:40; best fishing 16:53 to 17:55.
Saturday, September 13: High 06:44; Low 12:50; High 19:06; Low 01:22; best fishing 01:54 to 02:56.
Sunday, September 14: High 07:29; Low 13:36; High 19:57; Low 02:00; best fishing 14:08 to 15:10.
Monday, September 15: Low 02:29; High 08:57; Low 15:22; High 22:15; best fishing 15:54 to 16:56.
Tuesday, September 16: Low 05:32; High 12:27; Low 18:49; High 00:58; best fishing 19:21 to 20:23.
Wednesday, September 17: Low 07:17; High 13:39; Low 19:51; High 01:53; best fishing 06:45 to 07:49.
Remember, responsible fishing is keeping the shoreline as clean as possible and abiding by the bag limits.
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