2010 seems to be a lucky year for the residents of Durban. Firstly we had the pleasure of hosting the FIFA Soccer World Cup and then the Greatest Shoal on Earth decided to make an appearance of note on our part of the coastline. What a week it has been for anglers in the Durban Central area. It was Sardines, Sardines and more Sardines, what more could we ask for, well there was more, we all thought that diamonds were a girl’s best friend, but this week, it seems that diamonds were an anglers best friend in Durban, with a diamond smash of epic proportions taking place on the Beachfront.

South Coast

The presence of sardines along the South Coast has brought the fishing in these areas to an all time high. Terry Nel had the following to report on the happenings in his part of the world. Splash Rock had been phenomenal this past week, although the sardines were in close proximity, that did not put a damper on the record number of fish being landed.  Hammerhead Sharks have kept the big gun anglers busy. Shad and other game fish have kept anglers content at Orange Rocks and Potholes. Some big Garrick have been putting anglers tackle to a real test with almost every live bait showing some sort of results. Bazley, Sezela and Umdoni has produced numerous Shad and Garrick, although the Shad have made themselves scarce for couple of days, but Silver Bream and Karanteen have made up for it.

Umkomaas North Bank has come alive after a few weeks of disappointing results. The Shad are now feeding freely and anglers are getting their bag limit in quick time. Reports of Garrick being landed in this area have also surfaced.
Well Winkels seems to be the Garrick fishing haven for anglers at the moment. Garrick has been landed in good numbers. Although one has to be very early at this spot just to beat the crowds, but not many anglers are going home disappointed.  Toti and Isipingo have also attracted many anglers to their shorelines with Shad being the number one target species. Ansteys is yet to disappoint those targeting the mighty kingfish. A live karanteen is producing the goods although anglers have to put in the hours.