Prawn, chokka are proving to be winners

THE seas have been a bit rough with scratching being the predominant method along most of the coast for rock and surf anglers.

The North Coast has seen good fishing for anglers targeting inedibles as well as those looking for an edible to take home.

Scratching has been the main fishing style up north with the rocky gullies producing a lot of fish with bronze bream being the main catch.

The central coast has been producing a good mix of species for the intrepid angler. The shad have been feeding well along most piers and beaches. The stumpies and smaller kob have also been feeding on the rolling banks. Look for the white water along the sandbanks. Chokka and prawn are the baits of choice.

The South Coast remains quiet. The reefs of Trafalgar have been the main drawcard. Some have required a long cast so make sure your tackle is up to the task. Prawn and chokka have been the best baits.

The bigger seas and heavy winds have made fishing on the skis a little unpleasant, but the bumpy trips have been worth it. Tuna and some proper couta have made it onto the deck.

The North Coast has seen good snoek and couta for smaller boats and skis. The deeper reefs and wrecks have seen good bottom fishing with big trawl soldiers and a host of other species caught.

Much like the north, the tuna have been around the central coast. People are enjoying success with surface lures and the poppers have been the winners. Trolling lures off Durban has also been producing results with a mix of species being landed.

The South Coast has not reported much in the line of catches. The backline areas have seen garrick and snoek caught. Using live baits and a slow troll are certain to catch the attention of the garrick. This, paired with throwing a lure like a spoon into the backline and rapidly retrieving it back, can see you with a few surprises in your hatch.

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