SHARKS WIN !!! (11/15/2009)
[Durban,KZN] We launched from Durban Harbour at about 16h00 and went out to collect live bait, there was a moderate SW wind blowing and the water surface temp was around 22 deg. C.
Big Tiger on Drop Shot in Short time at Lake Jozini 08/11/09 (11/09/2009)
[Pongolapoort Dam,KZN] I met my US clients at Pongola, and then we headed to Lake Jozini for some Tiger fishing. It was a hot day of around 38 deg. C, the skies were clear and the NE wind was pumping. Water surface temperature averaged around 24 deg. C.
Paddle Tail delivers Big Bass at Inanda Dam 07/11/09 (11/09/2009)
[Inanda Dam,KZN] We went down to Inanda Dam and launched at around 06h30 for a quick morning session of Bass fishing and fished until 09h30. There was virtually no wind and the water was like glass, the water was crystal clear and the surface temperature varied between 24-25 deg. C. It was a beautiful warm summers morning. I have not been down to Inanda in a while and really enjoyed it.
The No Fish Report 01-11-09 (11/01/2009)
[Durban,KZN] There has always been the fear that one day I will have no fish catches to report, but when I started doing my fishing reports I promised myself that when that day comes I will report it just like I do with all my others, so here goes.
Jozini Tigers are Tough 24/10/09 (10/24/2009)
[Pongolapoort Dam,KZN] We left Shayamoya at around 04h50 with our breakfast packs and went down to launch the boat, The wind was already starting to blow and it was still from the NE, the water surface temperature was still averaging around 22 deg. C.
Wind, Waves and Tigers at Jozini 23/10/09 (10/23/2009)
[Pongolapoort Dam,KZN] I met my guests at Shayamoya Game Lodge at around 09h30, and whilst having some coffee on the deck I was looking over Lake Jozini (Pongolapoort Dam) and saw that all the recent rains had brought muddy water from the Pongola River into the dam and the water was badly stained.
Dolphins, Whales, Turtles & Snakes off Durban 22-10-09 (10/22/2009)
[Durban,KZN] I went out with a father and his young son off Durban. We launched at 05h00 from Durban harbour and trolled light tackle along the back line. The water surface temperature was averaging around 22 deg. C (still cold) and the day started with a moderate NE breeze, the swells were around 1.2m (4ft)
Hot Tiger Fishing at Lake Jozini - 15-10-09 (10/19/2009)
[Pongolapoort Dam,KZN] On my way to the Lake Jozini (Pongolapoort Dam) slipway whilst driving through the reserve area I cam across a bunch of Giraffes and a herd of Wildebeest, I then met my guests at the slipway at around 14h00, and it was a blistering hot afternoon.
Surface Fishing for Tigers in the Weed Beds 18-10-09 (10/18/2009)
[Pongolapoort Dam,KZN] We got down to the Lake Jozini (Pongolapoort Dam) entrance at around 04h55, as this was our last day we wanted to start early as we all had to drive home later. The gate guard was not there and arrived late at around 05h15, which is frustrating. Whilst driving down to the slipway we were treated to some game viewing with Giraffes, Wildebeest, Springbok and Nyala all making an appearance, and near the slipway there was a herd of Black Rhino.
Jozini Tiger Fish taking Surface Lures 17-10-09 (10/17/2009)
[Pongolapoort Dam,KZN] We waited for the rain to clear and only launched at around 08h30, it was overcast and there was a light SW wind blowing, the water temperature was still averaging around 23 deg. C. The conditions were mild and it was a really pleasant day. We had thought that the Lake Jozini (Pongolapoort Dam) water might be dirty as the Pongola River was a mud colour, but the water was still crystal clear.
Jozini Tiger Fish caught in Shallow Weed Beds 16-10-09 (10/16/2009)
[Pongolapoort Dam,KZN] We launched at Lake Jozini (Pongolapoort Dam) at 05h00 and took the 20Km (1.5Mi) trip to the Gorge, it was sunny already by the slipway, but at the gorge there was a very thick mist that made us wet and we could not even see the Lebombo mountain tops, the water was crystal clear and we could see the bottom at around 5m (16ft). There was a wind blowing down the gorge and the water surface temperature was averaging at around 22 deg. C.
Triple Kingfish Hook up - Durban Deep Sea Fishing - 10/10/09 (10/10/2009)
[Durban,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures went deep sea fishing off Durban with a father and his 3 sons. This was a second try as last week we had to cancel due to extremely bad weather, and there was a possibility of rain. We launched at 05h00 and returned at 13h00.
Tiger Fishing in the Wind at Lake Jozini 08/10/09 (10/08/2009)
[Pongolapoort Dam,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures took some guests out on Lake Jozini (Pongolapoort Dam) for a morning of Tiger Fishing. We launched at Nkonkoni at around 05h30. When we got going with the boat there was a mother Hippo and here baby nearby, and she cam and tried to chase us away even though we were some distance away she was not happy.
Tiger Fish in Deeper Water at Lake Jozini 06/10/09 (10/06/2009)
[Pongolapoort Dam,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures took some guests out on Lake Jozini (Pongolapoort Dam) for a morning of Tiger Fishing on Drop Shot lures. We stayed at Umziki Chalets, which is a lovely self catering facility.
Tiger Fishing at Lake Jozini 05/10/09 (10/05/2009)
[Pongolapoort Dam,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures spent an afternoon on the southern side Lake Jozini (Pongolapoort Dam) scouting the dam to see where the Tiger Fish where active.
Kissing Bass at Inanda Dam 4-10-09 (10/04/2009)
[Inanda Dam,KZN] The sea has been rough lately with the large frontal system and today was no exception and so I had to postpone my deep sea fishing booking off Durban for safety reasons and decided to go down to Inanda Dam South Africa with some buddies for a morning of bass kissing (fishing).
Deepwater Bass at Inanda Dam 28-09-09 (9/27/2009)
[Inanda Dam,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures guided the Father and Son on their Triton Boat at Inanda Dam South Africa for a second day. We launched at 06h00 and fished until 13h00.
Getting Bass on Drop Shot at Inanda Dam 26/09/09 (9/26/2009)
[Inanda Dam,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures guided a father and son from Gauteng on Inanda Dam South Africa on their Triton Bass Boat. The weather was sunny and it got very hot in the afternoon, the water was clear in mid and lower sections of the dam, and turbid in the river section. Water surface temperature started out at 20.4 deg. C and ended at22.7 deg C.
Match fishing in Durban Bay 24-09-09 (9/25/2009)
[Durban,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures took a boy and his Dad out fishing in Durban Harbour. I took this boy fishing for the first time in his life last year, and today he was more confident and not shy at all. I always love taking the little ones fishing, it gives me great pleasure.
Bass Fishing amongst the Algae at Inanda Dam (9/21/2009)
[Inanda Dam,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures took a client from the UK out to Inanda Dam on Sunday for a day of Large Mouth Bass Fishing. We launched at 06h30 and fished to 14h30. There were a lot of boats out on the water
Shad and Kingfish Off-Shore Durban (9/17/2009)
[Durban,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures went deep sea fishing with 3 clients off Durban today. It was raining, cold and the visibility was poor. The sea was flat and the water crystal clear. We launched at 05h00 and returned at 10h00. Water surface temperature varied between 21-22 deg C.
Tiger Fish Fishing Drop Shot Style at Lake Jozini (9/08/2009)
[Pongolapoort Dam,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures took 2 clients from USA out for a day of Tiger Fish fishing at Lake Jozini also known as Pongolapoort Dam.
The weather was superb, and the water temperature was warm, the water was slightly stained.
Drop Shot and Spinning in Durban Harbour (9/01/2009)
[Durban,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures went out with a client to Durban Harbour in the late afternoon.
The weather forecast got it completely wrong and told us it would be hot, clear skies and no wind, yet we found ourselves fishing in a heavy wind, in completely overcast conditions with occasional rain and some lightning in the distance.
Bass Fishing at Albert Falls Dam South Africa 28/29 Aug 09 (9/01/2009)
[Albert Falls Dam,KZN] We were fishing for Bass at the 2009 Albert Falls Classic as Team Fishing Adventures. This is a big fish tournament and there was 136 boats fishing this year, which is sad, compared to the usual over 300 boats, but shows the strain on the economy at present.
Durban Harbour Fishing 22 Aug 09 (8/26/2009)
[Durban,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures went fishing in Durban Harbour in the late afternoon/early evening for a few hours to see if the Springer (aka Ladyfish, 10 Pounder) had arrived.
Fishing off Durban 11-8-09 (8/13/2009)
[Durban,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures took 4 clients from Finland deep sea fishing off Durban.
We launched at 06h00, the sea was nice and flat, but I knew some wind was coming, the wind was a North Westerly, and as the day progressed it picked up more and more and this is an un usual wind for Durban which always makes me nervous and so I was standing up mostly looking around like a Meerkat to see if there was any bad weather coming.
Gannets and Yellow Fin Tuna off Durban 11-8-09 (8/13/2009)
[Durban,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures took 2 clients deep sea fishing off Durban.
We launched at 06h00, the sea looked nice and the swell was around 1.4m, and it was clear skies with a super sunrise over the water. Water temperature was around 21 deg. C. The sea stayed flat the whole day.
Durban Deep Sea Fishing - 9/8/09 (8/09/2009)
[Durban,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures took a boy and his dad deep sea fishing off Durban.
We launched at 06h00, the sea looked nice even though the swell was around 1.8m, and it was overcast. Later one the sea flattened a lot and it turned out to be a super day. Water temperature was around 22 deg. C.
Durban Deep Sea Fishing - 8/8/09 (8/08/2009)
[Durban,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures took two couples out deep sea fishing off Durban. The sea was rough and the North Easterly wind was pumping. Water temperature was around 21 Deg. C. We launched at 06h00.
Durban Deep Sea Fishing (8/07/2009)
[Durban,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures took some clients Deep Sea Fishing off Durban today.
Children Fishing for Bass at Inanda Dam (8/03/2009)
[Durban,KZN] Today I took my niece and nephew fishing for the very first time in their lives at Inanda Dam South Africa for a day of Bass Fishing.
Durban Bonitos take small trolling lures (1/23/2009)
[Durban,KZN] Nikao Fishing Adventures found some shoals of Bonnies whilst fishing south of Durban and cashed in with their clients getting 8 boniies on at once.
Children Fishing For Bass at Inanda Dam (1/09/2009)
[Durban,KZN] Taking Children out Bass Fishing gives me a really good feeling, and having Nikao Fishing Adventures gives me many opportunites to do this
Drop Shotting in Durban Harbour (1/09/2009)
[Durban,KZN] Drop Shot has been a very effective way to get juvinile game fish in Durban Harbour. Nikao Fishing Adventures has had opprtunity of taking some children out fishing and introducing them to the highly addictive sport of Fishing.