Big Garrick with Sardines - KZN REPORT (12 JUNE '25)
This episode brings another wild ride where the salt meets the soul and the ocean pens its own story.
We’re diving headfirst into chaos, adrenaline, and fishing tales soaked in saltwater and packed with thunder. This week’s show is all about size—massive kingfish, non-stop Garrick action, and some serious ragged-tooth thrills. We’re not talking a few fish here and there. Oh no, we’re talking numbers so big it’s borderline ridiculous.
With the 2025 Sardine Run blowing through, the ocean’s about to explode, bringing all kinds of crazy—Garrick, blacktip kings, big GTs, and of course, some monstrous snoek. With a long weekend ahead, the action is heating up. From the sardines flooding the shore to non-stop fish on the line, the madness is just beginning.
So, whether you’re hitting the beach or heading inland for trout, make sure you’re out there. It’s a long weekend—grab your dad, grab your gear, and get fishing. Vinesh's website
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Sardine Run 2025 Erupts - KZN REPORT (5 JUNE '25)
Here we go — the wait is over. The Sardine Run 2025 has officially burst into action along the KZN coast, shaking up the entire East Coast of South Africa. Icy currents are surging, baitfish are boiling to the surface, and chaos is in full swing. Gannets, dolphins, sharks, and thrill-seeking anglers are all chasing silver — and it’s only just begun.
This isn't just a migration — it's a stampede of marine madness.
From Port Edward to Durban, nets are flying, rods are bending, and no one saw it coming this early. With pilot shoals already hitting the coast and big game fish in tow, the buzz is real, and the action is everywhere. Vinesh's website
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KZN’s Monster Fish Surge - KZN REPORT (29 May '25)
Monster fish, screaming reels, and unforgettable PBs — this week wasn't about quantity, it was all about quality. A surge of wild fishing action along the coastlines of KwaZulu-Natal brought high-fives, jaw-dropping catches, and the kind of adrenaline that makes us hungrier than ever for the next run. Welcome to another electrifying episode of Angler New South Africa — your ultimate weekly lowdown on all things fishing in KZN.
From the gray shark mayhem of the South Coast to the non-stop offshore chaos up north, and the freshwater triumphs closing off the river trout season — this episode has it all. We’re talking kingfish giants, elusive bronze bream, snoek runs, and the wait for the greatest show on earth — the sardine migration.
So grab your rod, check your tide chart, and hit play — because the fish are moving, the reels are spinning, and this… is just the tip of the iceberg. Vinesh's website
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Blue Lagoon Ban on Fishing - SPECIAL REPORT (22 MAY 25)
The special report looks at the ongoing fishing and recreational activity ban at Blue Lagoon, which has been in place since January 8th due to high E. coli levels and infrastructural damage. Vinesh Soogreem talks to members of the Blue Lagoon angling community who share their frustrations and the financial and social impacts of the ban. They call for transparency from the municipality. The community is eagerly awaiting the reopening of the fishing spot. Vinesh, meanwhile, has attempted multiple times to get clarity on when the hotspot will reopen to anglers with little success. Vinesh's website
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South Coast carnage plus Sardine Run latest - KZN REPORT (22 May '25)
What an epic explosion of fish and frenzy across the KZN coastline and beyond
In this week’s episode of Angler News SA, Vinesh can barely contain the excitement. The sardines are on their way (yes, the run is coming!), and Jace Govender breaks down exactly what to expect for Sardine Run 2025.
From spinner sharks in Durban, to snoek on the backline, to deep-sea amberjacks and Marlin snapping rods, it’s been a fishing frenzy across every discipline—rock & surf, ski-boat, kayak, and even freshwater. We’ve got the whole crew reporting in: Mike V, Brad, Ray, Y, Adam, and more.
North Coast? On fire.
South Coast? Exploding with edibles and non-eds.
Freshwater? Trout season finale is delivering serenity and solid catches.
Whether you fish salt, fresh, kayak, or cast from shore — the fish are here, the action is wild, and the stoke is real.
Cover Angler: Luke Whittle with the catch of the week being a massive mussel cracker. Vinesh's website
Reel in the latest fishing updates, tips, and tricks with the king of KZN fishing, Vinesh Soogreem, on the award-winning Angler News South Africa (ANSA) podcast!
ANSA is Africa's only fishing podcast that focuses on the latest fishing reports, whether they're hot or not. ANSA delivers true and accurate content from the country's most prominent anglers every week on various facets of angling.
• The KZN Fishing Report (Thursday mornings)
From the Lower South Coast, Adam Lyon covers everything fishing-related from Port Edward to Port Shepstone. The news then flows down to the Kingsburg/Illovo stretch, where Ray Thompson gathers content from the rocks daily. For the Durban report, we have two correspondents: Mike Vlcek, a seasoned competitive angler, and Brad Grobbler, known as the East Coast's Davie Jones for the time he spends on the water keeping anglers up to date on the week's activities. ANSA also has Don Solomon, the president of the SA Spearfishing Association delivering a weekly report of conditions and catches from this facet. North Coast reports from Tongaat to Richards Bay are covered by Suvikaar Sewlall, who not only delivers reports but also provides detailed advice on various aspects of angling. The fishing report rounds off in the Midlands with Jan Korrûbel reporting on all facets of freshwater angling.
This weekly report includes predictions for the upcoming weekend from Vinesh and the team.
With over two decades of experience, Vinesh's authority on KZN fishing is unmatched. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, the ANSA podcast has something for everyone.
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