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03 Dec 2021

North coast anglers landing prize fish

Richard Spingorum (Zululand Observer) Picture: Richards Bay angler Dean Reddy was in the thick of things again when he landed this beautiful ragged-tooth shark on a recent angling trip

Consistency has been the word for north coast angling over the past week, in both the deep sea and rock-and-surf.

Deep sea fishermen have had to contend with many sharks at their regular hot spots, making landing a fish a difficult task indeed. But with that being said, the bite has been there and it has been worth the risk for the prize fish. Once again, live bait has been king.

Wimpie Louw was pleased with this massive kob he landed on a night fishing trip

Those anglers looking for billfish and bigger game fish have done well in the deep sea off Richards Bay, with the darker coloured skirted lures. There has also been some decent bottom fishing, although most angling enthusiasts have focused on the game fish.

The slinger have been schooling, resulting in full hatches.

Rock-and-surf anglers have enjoyed great inedible action over the past week.

The main species causing back pain and screaming drags are giant sandy, raggies and honeycombs. These are extremely strong and hard-fighting fish, so ensure to bring your A game to avoid disappointment. Rigging up a mackerel or bonito bait on a 9/0 or 10/0 circle hook and a trace will be the best bet.

There have also been some decent edibles caught along most of the north coast, with kingfish and stumpies making up the bulk of the catches. The kingfish have been caught using mainly lures and plugs, while the stumpies have fallen for chokka and/or prawn baits.

 

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