Gamefish With Sardines - KZN REPORT (10 July '25)

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Cancel your plans, ghost the group chats, and grab your gear—because this weekend, the coast is on fire! From Margate to Durban and beyond, the fishing has exploded into full-on beast mode. We’re talking bait balls getting shredded, rods bending like pretzels, and reels singing non-stop. This isn’t just fishing—it’s survival in an aquatic riot!
From snoek and couta offshore to surf-side grunter and garrick, every cast counts. The South Coast is especially electric with kingfish, brusher, shad, and even sandbar sharks showing up. The North Coast and Midlands aren’t sleeping either—fly anglers are quietly landing trophy trout while edibles tease in scattered bursts up north.
This week’s Strike Zones covers it all with reports finest reporters bringing the freshest action straight from the surf, rocks, rivers, and reefs.
So, what are you waiting for? The fish are feeding, the coast is calling, and the moment is now. Let’s make fishing history—tight lines and mayhem await!
10 Jul English South Africa Sports · Leisure

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