Seasonal KZN fishing guide for Gauteng anglers
Updated | By Vinesh Soogreem
Planning your next fishing getaway from
Gauteng to the beautiful KZN coastline?
(Pictured above and below: Experienced angler Ray Thompson)
Join Vinesh Soogreem and expert angler Ray Thompson as they reveal the best times and locations to reel in the big ones throughout the seasons, ensuring your coastal fishing trips are a resounding success.
The latest Angler News SA podcast gives a six-month forecast for rock and surf fishing along the KZN coastline.
The pair cover seasonal fishing plans from winter to summer, looking at the best locations and species to increase your strike rate and plan accordingly. They also discuss targeting big grey sharks and edible fish like Garrick, Kob, and Shad during winter along the KZN South Coast and Transkei region.
Get insights on planning your trips, tackle, and accommodation based on fish migrations and seasonal changes.
Listen below:
Meanwhile, an earlier Expert Series episode delved into the mindset necessary for successful fishing. Vinesh Soogreem sat down with John Otto, a seasoned fishing manager with 45 years of experience, to understand what it takes to keep motivation levels alive after hours on the water with no bite.
The two also cover strategies for managing different types of anglers and ways beginners can improve their fishing skills, even if they did not grow up fishing.
Listen below:
Meanwhile: Ever wonder why some days you catch fish all afternoon, while others leave you with an empty cooler? The secret might be written in the stars (and the tides).
In an earlier Expert Series edition of the Angler News SA podcast, fishing expert Dave Irvine discusses how moon phases and tides impact fishing.
Listen below.
Find more episodes of Angler News SA in the full channel below:
Meet your host, Vinesh Soogreem!
Vinesh Soogreem is a legend in the South African fishing media scene. With over two decades under his belt, he's not just an angler who's explored the KZN waters extensively, but also a passionate communicator who's shared his knowledge through books, magazines, and now podcasts and social media. Vinesh lives by the motto "Fish for the future," reflecting his dedication to both the sport and conservation.
Vinesh's authority on KZN fishing is unmatched. Actively involved in the community since the 90s, he's competed at club and social levels, covered major angling competitions, and earned the trust of the media during the Sardine Run. He currently serves as the National Media Liaison for the South African Surf Casting Association, solidifying his reputation as a key figure in the South African fishing scene.
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