Heavy Rains Dampen Fishing - KZN REPORT (27 FEB '25)

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The fishing conditions have been tough lately due to heavy rains and dirty water, especially in areas like KZN. While fishing has been challenging, there's still hope with a silver lining: expert advice on fishing in tough conditions. Our new segment "Q&A" invites you to submit questions for experts to answer.
The north coast has been difficult, with rough seas and dirty water, resulting in limited catches. However, the lower south coast has seen some success, with sharks, flatfish, and a few tuna being caught, despite the muddy water. Our expert Dean Dickenson advises on using lures with rattles or adding bait rattles and using larger, smelly baits in dirty water.
26 Feb English South Africa Sports · Leisure

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