The 2025/26 Zululand Shore Angling Association season kicked off over the weekend of 12–14 September with the first Postal Round.
For Postal Rounds, each club selects its own venue and an 8-hour fishing window. Once complete, scores are submitted and tallied to determine both club and individual standings.
Club results
1 Port Natal A/C A – 289.95 pts
2 Inkwazi A/C A – 163.34 pts
3 Tugela A/C A – 142.55 pts
4 uMfolozi A/C A – 128.94 pts
5 Inkwazi A/C B – 111.93 pts
6 Inkwazi A/C C – 65.97 pts
7 Mtunzini A/C A – 58.01 pts
8 KwaMbonambi A/C A – 50.32 pts
9 uMfolozi A/C B – 50.19 pts
10 Tugela A/C B – 28.25 pts
11 KwaMbonambi A/C B – 26.25 pts
12 Port Natal A/C B – 19.99 pts
13 Inkwazi A/C D – 1.28 pts
Top 10 (of 81 anglers)
1 H Allers 83.96pts, 2 Ian Malcahy 77.13pts, 3 Andre Mellet 73.85pts, 4 Matt Visick 65.06pts, 5 Dean Reddy 45.92pts, 6 S Moodley 34.72pts, 7 H Steenkamp 32.80pts, 8 Rob Reynalds 32.62pts, 9 A Jangda 29.74pts, 10 . Naidoo 27.62 pts
Outstanding catches
Matt Visick landed a 27.28kg spotted eagle ray, and Andre Mellet hooked and landed a 30kg cob.
As is a requirement of competition angling, both fish were released.
Local action
Reports from the shoreline show exciting activity:
• Shad have been plentiful along Hlobane and St Lucia beaches, with anglers taking advantage before the season closes at the end of September
• Natal stumpnose are biting well in the Zinkwazi area, with prawn and crayfish proving to be the best baits
• The flatfish season is under way, with giant guitarfish and rays showing up at Hlobane, Nyokanjane, Port Durnford and Mtunzini. Fresh shad, mackerel, or bonito baits are the go-to for targeting these powerful fish
Get involved
Anyone who might have information or comments to share on this page can contact the writer on email: zulufish@proton.me
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, explore new fishing grounds, or connect with fellow anglers, now is the perfect time to join.
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