Rough Week - Epic Weekend Ahead - KZN REPORT (6 MARCH '25)

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KZN anglers can expect dramatic improvement this weekend after enduring one of the most challenging fishing weeks of the season. While brown water has significantly slowed catches across the south coast, weather predictions suggest conditions are finally set to improve.
Our team of experts has compiled tips and insights to help you make the most of the changing conditions.

Jace Govender shares exclusive predictions for the highly anticipated sardine run in our Q&A segment, detailing the ideal water temperatures and how close the sardines might come to shore this year.

Adam Lyon offers valuable advice for anglers heading to Margate Pier, providing practical tips on baiting techniques and what to use when targeting non-edible species for better results.

Ray Thompson delves into the circle hook versus J hook debate for bronze bream, breaking down the pros and cons of each option based on the fishing conditions.

In the freshwater scene, Jan Korrûbel reports from the Midlands, offering a mixed bag of results. Despite heavy rainfall flooding the rivers, Jan brings some good news with trout and bass catches in certain areas and provides tips on what conditions to look for to improve chances.

Coastal reports from Mike Vlcek and Brad Grobbler reveal that while the weather has been erratic with rough seas, conditions are starting to settle, setting the stage for an action-packed weekend of fishing.

Cover Angler - Warren Sommerville with a grey shark off Margate pier.
5 Mar English South Africa Sports · Leisure

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