Switching to bigger boilies as baits will help you target big fish
FISHING has been solid this week, with plenty of good fish being caught.
The trout are feeding well, keeping the Midlands anglers happy. The bass are fussy, but are there to be caught. The carp are waiting for you to send a mealie bomb their way.
The bass fishing has been great in all the dams and smaller venues around KZN. Midmar and Nagle have been producing some fantastic bass, with those putting in the time on these venues bringing home full live wells. Spinnerbaits have been the best-reported searching bait.
In clean water, use the standard willow blades in silver with a white or chartreuse/white skirt. In the dirtier water, change the blades for Colorado blades in gold or orange with a chartreuse skirt. These little changes can make all the difference.
The guys fishing slower have done very well with frogs in the shallow back pockets. These are cast into the thickest structure using heavy braid. Otherwise, pitching jigs through the heavy cover has seen some big bites this past week.
The carp anglers who prefer the specimen fishing are getting more excited as we move into the colder months. Cold weather slows down the smaller fish, and gives the big boys or girls time to get to the bait. Switching to your bigger boilies as baits will help you to target those big fish.
The stronger scents like garlic will allow you to keep the area you are baiting attractive for much longer.
The standard or conventional anglers have been having good results in the smaller dams, with good numbers of fish.
The wielders of the long rod have reported some amazing trout fishing in the last week. The spawning is in full swing in most of the venues reported.
Look for fish in the shallows, and remember to be stealthy as they will spook very easily. Subtle presentations, egg patterns and camouflage are your friends.
Last weekend saw the Hastings Exclusive taking place on the stillwaters of the upper Dargle. No firm results have been seen or received as yet, but word is that the fishing was good.
This weekend sees Leg 2 of the TOPS Corporate Challenge taking place on the waters around Nottingham Road – keep an ear open. We look forward to reporting next week.
The Kamberg Trout Festival and the Boston Fly Fishing Festival follow shortly, taking place over the second and third weekends in June.
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