Seasonal Forecast for the next 6-months (EXPERT SERIES)

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In this week's Angler News Expert Series, experienced angler Ray Thompson joins Vinesh to provide a comprehensive six-month fishing forecast for the KZN coastline.
They cover seasonal fishing plans from winter to summer, where we look into the best locations and species to increase your strike rate and plan accordingly.
The two discuss targeting big gray sharks and edible fish like Garrick, Kob, and Shad during winter along the South Coast and Transkei region. They then shift to springtime around Durban for species such as blue rays and Bronze bream before moving into summer, where the focus turns to the North Coast and Zululand area for flatfish like diamonds, honeycombs, and the challenges of catching edibles during this season.
Listen now to get insights on planning your trips, tackle, and accommodation based on fish migrations and seasonal changes.

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:30 Meet the Expert: Ray Thompson
01:20 Winter Fishing Tips and Locations
04:24 Spring Fishing: Species and Spots
08:41 Summer Fishing: Hotspots and Strategies
11:52 Conclusion and Planning Your Fishing Trips
14 Jul 2024 English South Africa Sports · Leisure

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