Mazeppa Bay Hotel

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Mazeppa Bay is best known for its abundance in size and yield of predatory fish around May to August, and is known for its Hammerhead Sharks that come to feed on Garrick, Kob and Shad. Gather your fishing buddies and book a group of 10, and the 10th person stays for free! For those who prefer to cook their catch of the day, we have a self-catering option available at just R390.00 per person per night. 0474980033 mazeppabayhotel@sainet.co.za

Awesome Blacktip Kingfish 8.67kgs

I got my winter fishing campaign off to a great start at the end of April at Ballito. Slid out a live Karanteen and got pulled flat by this 8.67kg Blacktip Kingfish. The fish measured 84cm Fork Length and converted to 8.67kgs.

Early Winter Scaly

I braved the cold this morning and ventured out in the midlands. Managed to land this Scaly on fly. #kznonfly

Garrick Live Bait Rig

When rigging a live shad or mullet, the following illustration demonstrates how it should be done. Note that you can use the same setup for a throw trace as well, with just replacing the Non-Return Slide with a normal power swivel. The second hook should be inserted just above the head of the fish, with the lead hook still dangling free. Thereafter insert the lead hook into the side of the fish just on it's side below the fins. Remember not to insert the lead hook too deep into the flesh, it should just pierce the skin. Another option is to place the lead hook just in front of the belly. You could use a single Treble hook, inserted just above the head.

Keeping your Bait for longer - Sardine Run 2023

With the upcoming 2023 Sardine Run almost here, many of us would like to keep our Sardines for later use. To ensure that your sardines stay fresh and usable for later dates, follow these tips and you should be fine. PS: This works for all bait fish, ie. Red Eye, Maasbanker, Mackerel, Karanteen, Shad etc. 1. When you get your Sards, on the beach, make sure they are placed in a cooler box filled with ice and sea water. (Ice keeps it cold, and water helps keep them firm, no smashing of sardines) 2. When you get home, dump them into a tub of water filled with ice and salt. 3. Thereafter take each one and wrap individually with cling wrap 4. Place in freezer, separately either on a grid or tray, until they are frozen 5...Read More

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81cm shad at Blue Lagoon. 7.1kg

Niren of Ultra Fishing External Link: www.youtube.com landed this beauty of a Shad at Blue Lagoon recently. What a stunning fish. Congratulations Niren

Great way to start the 2021 Season

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I decided to get back into serious fishing again. And what better way than to buy some new tackle? So 2 weeks ago I bought myself a new Shimano Saragosa 10000 SWA and got my Kingfisher Coastline Heavy Spin refurbished. So for my first outing armed with this new setup I went down to Ushaka and joined Jerome Charles in targeting some summer fish. The morning proved unsuccessful but as the day wore on, we moved closer to Moyo's Pier. After a few throws and plenty niggling Shad Bites, I finally got the pull. It was a few nudges at first, and then pull and no return. A back breaking hour later I landed this beauty of a Thorntail Stingray of 154cm which converted to 74.15kgs. The weight is questionable becuase the fish had a chunk of the one wing bitten off...Read More

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Photos of Winkels

Winkels 18 December

Shad

Fishing at Winkels Even the lady's are hooked

Summer Fish - What spots do you suggest?

Hi Guys. I am eager to get a few summer fish under my belt this year. Any suggestions on where its happening this weekend?