Every anglers wish on the KZN Coast has been answered this year with regards to the Sardines making a prolonged stay. If the Sardines plan on staying at the Ushaka and Addington area until this weekend it will surely be a record.

South Coast

The best fishing in years has been experienced on the South Coast in the past few weeks.
Although the Sharks have been scarce the edibles have certainly been on a bonus run. Shad has grown not only in numbers but also in size. Reports from our local South Coast guru suggest that the locals are leaving the beaches very happy. A live shad off Splash Rock or Lucky Dip will certainly entice the mighty Garrick. Some reports of Bronze Bream have also surfaced in these areas. Orange Rocks and Potholes had the same result through most of thee week as well. Kob were reported to be taken at night at these well known hotspots.
Umkomaas North Bank has is hotting up with phenomenal catches recently. Yellowtail Kingfish in the 5kg range has got the attention of many anglers who are braving the early morning cold to get these fish.  Shad has been prolific in the early mornings and afternoons. Some decent size Kob and Grunter were also reported to be taken at night.
Winkels is still in the ultimate hotspot with Garrick being taken in good numbers. Any live bait in the water will certainly show some results. Fellow KZN Fishing member David managed a 9kg Garrick at Toti this pass weekend in extreme weather conditions.