Angler News South Africa Podcast

In this week's Angler News Expert Series, experienced angler Ray Thompson joins Vinesh to provide a comprehensive six-month fishing forecast for the KZN coastline. They cover seasonal fishing plans from winter to summer, where we look into the best locations and species to increase your strike rate and plan accordingly. The two discuss targeting big gray sharks and edible fish like Garrick, Kob, and Shad during winter along the South Coast and Transkei region. They then shift to springtime around Durban for species such as blue rays and Bronze bream before moving into summer, where the focus turns to the North Coast and Zululand area for flatfish like diamonds, honeycombs, and the challenges of catching edibles during this season. Listen now to get insights on planning your trips, tackle, and accommodation based on fish migrations and seasonal changes. 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:30 Meet the Expert: Ray Thompson 01:20 Winter Fishing Tips and Locations 04:24 Spring Fishing: Species and Spots 08:41 Summer Fishing: Hotspots and Strategies 11:52 Conclusion and Planning Your Fishing Trips