Latest on sardines PLUS new SA snoek record

KZN had delivered a new unofficial SA record for a 14.3 kg snoek by Ashveer Mohan. Find out all the details, plus listen to reports of significant catches, including Garrick and Shad, across various locations in KZN, in the latest Angler News South Africa podcast. 

Plus, find out how to stay safe if you're going to be angling during the upcoming rough sea conditions.

Listen to the full report at the top of the page or below. 

Rock and surf: The shore angling has shifted more to spinning with the current target species changing from the summer inedibles to a more edible-dominated mix. Remember the sardines are on the way!

Freshwater: The rains have churned up the rivers and halted a lot of action. In the dams, the bass have continued to hammer the topwater frogs and the rain has not changed that bite much.

Pictured  below: Augustin fishing off Shelly beach with an Amberjack.

Pictured above: Jermyn Govender and his son Aidan Govender with Shad, each just over 3kg of live mullet caught at Sandspit.

Below: Renier Kruger with a Garrick and Snoek while spearfishing.

Meanwhile, if you're thinking about booking a charter boat but feeling overwhelmed by the many options available, listen to last week's 'Angler News South Africa' podcast where Vinesh Soogreem spoke to seasoned charter boat skipper, Brad Grobler, for a better understanding of the world of charter boats. Listen below for all the details. Listen below.

Meanwhile,  in a previous episode Vinesh was joined by seasoned angler Jace Govender, who shared his journey from catching small fish at an early age to mastering the art of angling giant sharks, emphasising the crucial role of experience, proper tackle, and technique.Listen to the interview below:

Find more episodes of Angler News SA in the full channel below:

More about the Angler News South Africa (ANSA) podcast:

ANSA is Africa's only fishing podcast that focuses on the latest fishing reports, whether they're hot or not. ANSA delivers true and accurate content from the country's most prominent anglers every week on various facets of angling.

• The KZN Fishing Report (Thursdays, 3 PM)
The fishing report kicks off down the Lower South Coast with Adam Lyon, who covers everything fishing-related from Port Edward to Port Shepstone. The news then flows down to the Kingsburg/Illovo stretch, where Gary van Sluys gathers content from the rocks every morning.

For the Durban report, we have two correspondents: Mike Vlcek, a seasoned competitive angler, and Brad Grobbler, known as the East Coast's Davie Jones for the time he spends on the water keeping anglers up-to-date on the week's activities.
North Coast reports from Tongaat to Richards Bay are covered by Jesse Schubach, who not only delivers reports but also provides detailed advice on various aspects of angling. The fishing report rounds off in the Midlands with Jan Korrûbel reporting on all facets of freshwater angling..

This weekly report ends with Vinesh and his reporters sharing their predictions for the upcoming weekend.

• Expert Angling Interviews (Mondays mornings)
Dive deep into the world of fishing with Vinesh's in-depth interviews. Each week, he chats with leading anglers and industry experts, tackling topics that are on every angler's mind. Learn how to read tides and weather, master specific techniques, and even explore the path to becoming a protea angler.

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.