Weekend fishing update: Winter chill, hot potential!

IT’S HERE! The BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION of the last few decades kicks off TODAY — and it’s going to be absolute madness! The KingFisher Shad Competition is back and it’s BIGGER THAN EVER, 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!

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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.

Whether you're flinging spoons at sunrise or chasing that perfect pull into the night, this is YOUR moment! Don't be the one left on the beach — get to your nearest KingFisher branch or jump online at www.kingfisher.co.za and lock in your entry now

— THE SHAD ARE RUNNING, THE PRIZES ARE REAL, AND YOUR CASH IS A CAST AWAY!

Winter's still holding tight, but signs of spring are teasing their way in — and with that, the waters are calling! You might expect slow winter fishing to hang on, but this weekend promises to shake things up. There's a real buzz in the air — and on the water.

While snow forecasts recently did a disappearing act (with one wag joking “the snow money’s been stolen!”), a sharp drop in the barometer and a fresh chill in the breeze suggest that nature might still deliver a surprise.

Lesotho remains cloaked in white, feeding icy air across the Midlands — and that kind of shift can trigger feeding windows. Anglers, take note:

this could be your moment!