Flyfishing report: Saltwater - South Coast

The KZN Lower South Coast was once again battered by bad weather in the 2^nd week of March. This resulted in all the local small rivers as well as the larger Umtamvuna River at Port Edward and the Umzimkulu River at Port Shepstone, coming down in flood. With strong NE winds, the water should however, settle within a week or so. Whether this will result in improved rock and surf fishing remains to be seen. At present very few fish are being caught by shore-based anglers.

On a recent trip to the Umtentweni Granny pool, only two small moonies were caught by members of South Coast Fly Anglers.

Fresh water results have been a lot better and dozens of small bass were caught in a local farm dam recently. After the Paddock Farmers Annual bass Compo, being held over the 3^rd weekend of March, farm dam owners have requested that small bass be removed, so that the remaining population can grow out to a decent size. The culled fish will either be transferred to another dam or given to the farm workers.

As the weather has cooled down sufficiently, members of South Coast Fly Anglers will be fishing a trout dam in the Kokstad area over the 3rd weekend of March.

Events Calendar for South Coast Fly Anglers Club.

South Coast scene.