What to target in July

Whether holiday maker or competitive surf angler, knowing where to find fish and what bait and tackle to use is a great help. Here top surf anglers graciously give readers their hints and advice. We will be expanding this feature as we progress through the year.

Inland Game Fish: Pongolapoort Dam/Lake Jozini

Tigerfish

• Boat
• WHERE TO FIND THEM: Shallow drop offs, depth ranging 3-7m.
• FAVOURITE SPOTS: Entrance to main lake on north western shore, pump house and rocky bank on eastern side along mountain.
• WHAT BAIT TO USE: Tilapia, Chicken Hearts, Sardine, Copper Spoons.
• TACKLE (LINE CLASS, LEADER, HOOKS, SINKERS, KNOTS): 4000 Penn Battle grinder, 7ft m/h Sensation power plus rod, 22lb Abrasion mono line, 12inch carbon coated steel wire, orange beads & 8/0 Linx powerplus hooks.
• FISHING REGULATIONS: Catch & Release only

Info supplied by: Philip van Wyk, Tiger Hunter Tours & Safari. 072 976 6002 www.tigerfishingsouthafrica.co.za

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NORTH COAST – St Lucia

WAVE DANCER CHARTERS: 084 628 1162

NORTH COAST, MAPHELANE 

Natal Snoek (Queen Mackerel)

• BEACH OR BOAT? Beach
• WHERE TO FIND THEM: Deep channels best in discoloured water and calm conditions.
• FAVOURITE SPOTS: Jubula Beach and Crayfish Point
• STATE OF THE TIDE: Low tide
• WHAT BAIT TO USE: Small spoons, best pinkie green “Iron Candy”.
• TACKLE (LINE CLASS, LEADER, HOOKS, SINKERS, KNOTS): Good 11foot spinning rod with appropriate reel.
• FISHING REGULATIONS: 10 p.p.p.d, I prefer Catch and Release!

Info supplied by: Jeff Asher-Wood, Rock & Surf charter. SMS only: 082 978 1098

STILBAAI TO JONGENSFONTEIN

Shad

• BEACH OR BOAT? Beach
• WHERE TO FIND THEM: Basically anywhere mostly deeper rocky areas in calmer seas.
• FAVOURITE SPOTS: Skulpiesbaai, Burn se klip, Pieter rog, Paaltjie en Hoebaai.
• STATE OF THE TIDE: 2 Hours before high till 2 hours after.
• WHAT BAIT TO USE: Spoons, jerk minnows and buctail
• TACKLE (LINE CLASS, LEADER, HOOKS, SINKERS, KNOTS): 11ft With a 5 000-size reel with 20lbs braid. 60mm Leader line. Small biting trace with a 5/0 J hook. 2-3 oz Sinker.
• FISHING REGULATIONS: 4 bigger than 30cm.

Info supplied by: Stefan van Huyssteen from Stil Fishing in Stilbaai, 028 754 3343

NAMIBIA

Galjoen

• BEACH OR BOAT? Beach
• WHERE TO FIND THEM: Rockier areas with working water, gullies with mussel beds.
• FAVOURITE SPOTS: Jakkalsputz, Grys Duintjie and Popeye, Mile 8 & 14.
• STATE OF THE TIDE: Incoming tide, high water
• WHAT BAIT TO USE: White mussel, red bait, crayfish.
• TACKLE (LINE CLASS, LEADER, HOOKS, SINKERS, KNOTS): Light tackle. 12’ rod with a small reel, 20lb braid and size 1 hook.
• FISHING REGULATIONS: 10 fish pppd. You may transport three days catch, of which, no more than 10 may be galjoen. Minimum size is 30cm.

Info supplied by Marina Kruger, Hentiesbay Angling Tours, 081 251 1489

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