Sardine Run 2011

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Vatikaki

Member
According to the sardine hotline, some of the shark nets are being lifted and they are still way down south in the EC. There are rumors of 30 baskets netted at Hibberdene yesterday, but most probably only a pilot shoal.
 
MichaelK

MichaelK

Sealiner
They netted pilot shoals at Kelso and Park Rynie today. Heard east coast radio interview with Anderson Read and he reckons the main shoal is still in Por St Johns with plenty bird, shark and dolphin activity.
 
MichaelK

MichaelK

Sealiner
For those of you who are super desperate, the seine netters are selling sards at R750 per crate at the moment.
 
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Vatikaki

Member
Sounds if the main shoal will be arriving towards the weekend. Fishing gear packet and ready and will head towards the beach as soon as those silver bullets make landfall. Can't wait!::jdfis
 
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jethrop

New member
Have you guys looked at the weather report?
Hopefully the sards come to the South Coast after the heavy surf has gone...
 
MichaelK

MichaelK

Sealiner
Driving from Durban to Port Shepstone (Work) this morning, 3 seine netters passed me on the opposite side of the freeway, at Mtwalume, travelling towards the Scottburgh area.
 
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NateBroedeletPE

New member
Going to be arriving in the port edward area this sunday.. anyone have tips on what to have tackle wise? first time fishing the sardine run?? I generally have all the right gear, but what traces? spoons? where to fish tc?
 
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Moyeni

Sealiner
1.Jig and drop traces
2.Garrick Plug
3.Couta spoon
4.Bullet spoon
5.Slide traces
6.Throw bait traces (Coated wire)
7.Shad s-bend spoon

1 x rod for all round fishing if possible.

Carry all equipment in a shoulder carry bag.

As sometimes you will be chasing the shoal.Can't leave bag behind,plenty crooks around and I mean other fishermen.

Tight lines and screaming reels!!!
 
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Stinker

New member
Went looking for sards this morning. Saw quite a few pockets behind the backline off Umgababa (15km south of Toti). Waited with 2 crews for about an hour but no-one netted because they were too deep. Heard a rumour this afternoon that a pocket was netted off Illovo, but i cannot confirm. Weather looks really bad for the next few days, but if i see or hear of something, i will update.
 
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Stinker

New member
This morning (as i'm writing this) the boats are waiting at Toti main beach. Spoke to one of the skippers and he confirmed they took 2 nets yesterday. One of 50 baskets at Umgababa, and one of 120 baskets at Illovo.
 
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porkhead

Sealiner
Hi Guys n Girls.

This is today's front page of the South Coast Fever.

Big SW coming through and Heavy Seas today, so the sardines are probably out deep.

Been seeing small pockets coming past on the colour line, but nothing today.

south-coast-fever-sardine-run-2011.jpg
 
MichaelK

MichaelK

Sealiner
The surf is huge, wave braking far out. Wind is pumping, so anyone comming from inland hoping to catch the elusive sards, i'd give it a miss this weekend if i was you
 
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Stinker

New member
The guys netted at Addington Beach (Durban)this morning. At least 6 to 8 boats. Beach was crazy with activity. Didn't see any big fish, although there were a few people trying. Sardine prices have dropped to R100 per basket. :)
 
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