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Angler News SA Podcast

Angler News SA Podcast

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 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.East Coast Radio Podcasts
Episodes
  • Fish North and Cast Deep - KZN REPORT (19 MARCH '26)

    Fish North and Cast Deep - KZN REPORT (19 MARCH '26)
    Mar 19 2026
    Fishing conditions across KwaZulu-Natal have delivered a mixed but rewarding week for anglers, with both coastal and inland waters showing encouraging signs despite changing weather patterns. Along the shoreline, rock and surf anglers have enjoyed steady action, with grey sharks, sand sharks, shad and pompano featuring prominently. The North Coast has been somewhat unpredictable, but productive sessions have come together when anglers adapted to. Durban’s central coastline has continued to produce pompano, stumpnose and shad, while the South Coast has offered consistent edible fishing, especially in sheltered gullies and river mouths where species such as kob, bream and flatfish have been reported. Offshore, strong north-easterly winds pushed warmer water down the coast, triggering solid gamefish activity.
    Inland, freshwater fishing is beginning to gain momentum as autumn conditions take hold. Reduced rainfall, dropping river levels and cooling water temperatures are creating favourable conditions for trout, with increased surface feeding reported. Anglers willing to adapt and plan carefully are likely to be rewarded in the weeks ahead. Vinesh's website
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    11 mins
  • Autumn Fishing Fires Up - KZN REPORT (12 MARCH '26)

    Autumn Fishing Fires Up - KZN REPORT (12 MARCH '26)
    Mar 12 2026
    Autumn has settled across KwaZulu-Natal, bringing cooler temperatures, falling river levels and mixed coastal conditions that challenged anglers throughout the week. Despite rough seas and unpredictable coastal forecasts, rock and surf anglers found success by targeting short fishing windows and adapting to shifting water clarity. The North Coast, particularly Tugela and Mtunzini, produced steady inedible species, while Durban hotspots such as Glen Ashley, Blue Lagoon and the Basin delivered patchy catches of shad, grunter and stumpnose. On the South Coast, anglers who focused on cleaner stretches of water and fine tuned their bait strategies reported kob, stumpnose, grunter and various flatfish, even as overall conditions remained tough. Offshore crews who launched between weather systems also enjoyed action on dorado, couta and the occasional wahoo where favourable temperature lines developed.
    Inland, improving autumn patterns boosted freshwater prospects as river anglers reported active trout feeding on both nymphs and dry flies, Sterkfontein Dam continued to shine with excellent sight fishing for yellowfish, while bass catches were slow at Albert Falls but more consistent at Midmar. Overall, while changing weather will require thoughtful planning in the coming days, anglers across KwaZulu Natal are finding that patience and adaptability continue to yield worthwhile catches. Vinesh's website
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    14 mins
  • Planning Beats Luck - KZN REPORT (04 MARCH '26)

    Planning Beats Luck - KZN REPORT (04 MARCH '26)
    Mar 5 2026
    After a run of forgiving “duckpond” conditions, the KwaZulu-Natal coastline delivered a far sterner test this past week. Forecasts warned of unsettled seas and shifting weather, and while conditions were often challenging, anglers who planned carefully and fished around short, workable windows were still rewarded. Along the rock-and-surf front, Tugela and Mtunzini continued to produce for persistent anglers, with inedibles and edibles appearing in sheltered areas. Durban’s central coast spots, including Glen Ashley, Blue Lagoon and the Basin, delivered patchy but worthwhile returns of shad, grunter and stumpnose, while the South Coast offered steady scratch fishing where anglers adjusted tactics.
    Offshore, last weekend again proved that judgement can outweigh forecasts. Despite predictions of rough seas and heavy current, crews who waited for suitable launch windows and stayed mobile found success across multiple species. Couta, Dorado and even Wahoo were reported on the bite in cleaner, faster-moving water, while bottom fishing provided a reliable alternative when surface action slowed. Looking ahead, the coming weekend is shaping up to be another demanding one, with strong winds expected on Saturday and rain forecast for Sunday. It will not be a weekend for forcing time on the water, but recent results suggest that opportunity remains for anglers who fish smart, stay flexible and choose their moments carefully. Vinesh's website
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    15 mins
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