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August 22, 2025

IT’S HERE! The BIGGEST SHAD COMPETITION of the last few decades is well on it’s way — 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! 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. THE

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

The fishing is on fire right now, and this weekend is shaping up to be insane! The weather's been a wild mix, but the cold is finally losing to that spring warmth — and the bite has lit up. Couta, tuna, snoek, dorado, wahoo... it’s all happening.

North Coast Madness: If it’s couta you're chasing, the north is the hotspot. Cape Vidal has exploded with action!

Plenty of smaller fish are around, but the bruisers are lurking deeper. If you're patient and push into that water, you’ve got a shot at a true giant. Dead baits, live baits — they’re all working, but a prime mackerel or sardine is pure gold. Closer to Durban, anglers are finding fish, but watch out — the sharks are stealing more than their share!

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