Hooked on fishing: Garrick, shad on the bite
Shad are currently on the bite along the KZN coast and especially on the South Coast, with early morning and late afternoon being the best times to put a line in.
Anglers are catching larger shad using both bait, such as sardines, and lures like spoons and bucktail jigs.
Reports are that Margate Pier has been good, with anglers landing garrick.
Garrick have also been caught at The Block, where Niren Ghingai bagged a 13kg beauty, and Station Bay in Port Shepstone.
Remember: Bag limits for shad is four. Shad closed season is October 1 to November 30. Responsible fishing helps keep the shoreline clean.
TIDE TIMES:
Friday, August 15: High 07:12; Low 13:20; High 19:40; Low 01:56; best fishing 02:28 to 03:30.
Saturday, |August 16: High 07:58; Low 14:08; High 20:35; Low 02:00; best fishing 14:40 to 15:42.
Sunday, August 17: Low 03:02; High 09:13; Low 15:29; High 22:14; best fishing 16:01 to 17:03.
Monday, August 18: Low 05:11; High 11:46; Low 18:05; High 00:35; best fishing 18:37 to 19:39.
Tuesday, August 19: Low 07:11; High 13:34; Low 19:43; High 01:53; best fishing 06:39 to 07:43.
Wednesday, August 20: Low 08:11; High 14:27; Low 20:35; High 02:00; best fishing 07:39 to 08:43.
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