ANSA - KZN REPORT - 01 JUNE 23

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And just like that the month of May has come and gone. The mornings are colder and darker but there are still plenty of fish in the sea.Offshore: The sea has been a bit grumpy along the KZN coast recently but seems to be settling down a bit.Rock and Surf: The KZN rock and surf scene is starting to feel the winter chill a bit. The action is becoming a bit patchy for the inedibles and some of the classic winter edibles are starting to show face.Freshwater: The freshwater fishing does not drop off in winter, it merely changes its focus. The fly fisherman make their move to the Berg, the specimen carp anglers’ dust off their tents and the bass guys look for their dropshot rigs.
1 Jun 2023 English South Africa Sports · Leisure

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