Summer bites are heating up - garrick and brusher

ONE week left! The biggest shad competition of the last few decades is reaching its final stretch — and it’s been absolute madness! The KingFisher Shad Competition is still going strong, but you’ve only got one week to land your prize catch, with a jaw-dropping R75 000 in cold hard cash up for grabs, plus an epic array of gear, tackle, and prizes that'll blow your mind! This isn’t just a fishing comp — it’s a coastal takeover, a shot at glory, and the kind of adrenaline-pumping action you'll talk about for years. TTheHE shad are running, the prizes are real, and cash is a cast away!

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The summer is pushing hard against winter, and that battle is giving us some exciting fishing conditions! This weekend looks like one of those times when you really want to be on the water.

Garrick and brusher — what more needs to be said? Both are incredible fish to fight, and while they’re under pressure, they’re also a privilege to encounter. Enjoy the battle, and if you can, give them the chance to swim another day.

On the North Coast, things are starting to heat up with early-season summer fish already showing. A few rays have made the catch lists, and kob are keeping anglers busy.

The go-to method? Paddle tails. Keep them close to the bottom, slow and steady — that’s how you'll fool these powerful predators.