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The Mercury
|March 13, 2026
BREAKING News: Spinner Tackle is now Kingfisher Richards Bay Richards
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Bay anglers have something big to celebrate as South Africa’s fishing tackle giant, The Kingfisher, officially opens its doors in the city.Taking over the well-known old Spinner Tackle location, the new Kingfisher store brings a refreshed energy to the local fishing community with its extensive range of quality tackle, rods, reels, bait, and accessories trusted by anglers across the country.
The move marks an exciting milestone for Richards Bay, giving both recreational and competitive fishermen access to one of the nation’s most respected brands right on their doorstep.
Last weekend reminded us exactly why KZN offshore is a playground only for the sharp, the alert, and the properly fish-crazy.
The forecasts screamed “stay home” with rough seas and heavy current... but the anglers who trusted their eyes, watched the water, and slipped out during those magic little windows? They cleaned up.
It wasn’t easy, it wasn’t predictable, but damn — it was rewarding.
Teams who kept mobile, changed depth, shifted trolling spreads, and refused to fish blind found themselves sitting on some serious action.
This story is from the March 13, 2026 edition of The Mercury.
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