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Reel in the latest fishing updates, tips, and tricks with the king of KZN fishing, Vinesh Soogreem, on the award-winning Angler News South Africa (ANSA) podcast! ANSA is Africa's only fishing podcast that focuses on the latest fishing reports, whether they're hot or not. ANSA delivers true and accurate content from the country's most prominent anglers every week on various facets of angling. • The KZN Fishing Report (Thursday mornings) From the Lower South Coast, Adam Lyon covers everything fishing-related from Port Edward to Port Shepstone. The news then flows down to the Kingsburg/Illovo stretch, where Ray Thompson gathers content from the rocks daily. For the Durban report, we have two correspondents: Mike Vlcek, a seasoned competitive angler, and Brad Grobbler, known as the East Coast's Davie Jones for the time he spends on the water keeping anglers up to date on the week's activities. Ansa also has one of KZN’s leading female anglers Michaela Daniel reporting from Blue Lagoon to Sodwana and from Tugela we have reports from Richard McMurdo, who not only delivers reports but also provides detailed advice on various aspects of angling. The fishing report also includes angling news from the Midlands with Jan Korrûbel reporting on all facets of freshwater angling. This weekly report includes predictions for the upcoming weekend from Vinesh and the team. With over two decades of experience, Vinesh's authority on KZN fishing is unmatched. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, the ANSA podcast has something for everyone.

  1. Garrick Season Has Arrived - KZN REPORT (11 JUNE '26)

    6d ago

    Garrick Season Has Arrived - KZN REPORT (11 JUNE '26)

    The coastline is firmly in garrick mode, with baitfish thick in the surf and predators feeding throughout the day. Shad remain productive in certain areas, with good quality fish coming out, while kob numbers are steadily building — especially around tide changes and low-light periods. On the rocks, spring tides have opened deeper ledges, producing rockcod, kob, and bronze bream. Water conditions have improved, resulting in more consistent fishing sessions. The north coast is firing with regular kob, shad, and increasing garrick activity, especially at sunrise and sunset. The central coast remains patchy due to recent rough seas but still offers shad, grunter, and shark action. Further south, fishing is quieter but building nicely, with early signs pointing toward a strong winter and possible sardine run. Bottom fishing is producing quality geelbek and daga salmon, while amberjack are keeping things exciting during full moon periods. The north coast is particularly active, with snoek showing in good size and numbers, along with the odd couta. Durban continues to deliver steady snoek action, while down south requires careful weather timing, though fish are still being caught. Cold conditions have settled over the Midlands, with snowfall in higher areas and dropping water temperatures improving stillwater fishing. #FishingPodcast #SAFishing #SouthAfricaFishing #SurfFishing #RockFishing #Garrick #Shad #Kob #Snoek #Geelbek #DagaSalmon #Amberjack #Couta #FishingReport #FishingUpdates #FishingLife #AnglerLife #FishingAddict #CoastalFishing #RockAndSurf #OffshoreFishing #DeepSeaFishing #TightLines #FishingSeason #WinterFishing #SardineRun #NorthCoast #DurbanFishing #KZNFishing #SaltwaterFishing #FishingConditions #OceanLife #Baitfish #PredatorFishing #CatchOfTheDay #FishingCommunity #FishingTips #vineshsoogreem Vinesh's website

    16 min
  2. Full Moon Brings The Fish - KZN REPORT (4 JUNE '26)

    Jun 4

    Full Moon Brings The Fish - KZN REPORT (4 JUNE '26)

    The KZN coastline has settled into a classic winter rhythm, with anglers enjoying steady action across all regions. Along the North Coast, rock and surf anglers are finding good numbers of shad and kob, particularly around structure and deeper access points during the spring tides, while garrick have become a familiar appearance throughout the week. Durban’s central coastline has been slightly inconsistent due to patches of dirty water, but anglers putting in the hours are still being rewarded with shad, stumpnose and grey sharks, with spinner sharks also becoming more active. Further South, fishing has been quieter overall, although Uvongo Pier continues to shine with catches on both live bait and lures, while grey sharks and rockcod remain active. Offshore, winter has switched the fishing into top gear with the North Coast leading the charge as snoek, couta and quality bottom species dominate catches. Durban has also produced excellent offshore action with solid snoek runs and nonstop bottom fishing, while the South Coast has rewarded patient anglers who timed the weather windows correctly with quality fish and exciting winter species moving in. Freshwater anglers are also starting to feel winter settle properly across the KZN Midlands, although temperatures remain milder than expected ahead of the June 21 Winter Solstice. The trout rivers are now officially closed until September for spawning season, but yellowfish enthusiasts are enjoying productive sessions on clear moving water. Meanwhile, anglers travelling through the Midlands are urged to remain mindful of strict Foot and Mouth Disease biosecurity measures currently in place, including mandatory vehicle spray stations in the Kamberg and Giant’s Castle areas. #KZNFishing #KZNCoastline #WinterFishing #FishingReport #SouthAfricaFishing #DurbanFishing #NorthCoastFishing #SouthCoastFishing #RockAndSurf #OffshoreFishing #ShadFishing #KobFishing #Garrick #GreySharks #SpinnerSharks #Snoek #Couta #BottomFishing #UvongoPier #Rockcod #SaltwaterFishing #FreshwaterFishing #MidlandsFishing #Yellowfish #TroutSeason #CatchOfTheDay #FishingLife #AnglingCommunity #FishingAdventure #OceanVibes #vineshsoogreem Vinesh's website

    19 min
  3. Pre-Run Big Fish Action - - KZN REPORT (28 MAY '26)

    May 28

    Pre-Run Big Fish Action - - KZN REPORT (28 MAY '26)

    Winter conditions are starting to settle across KZN, with a steady improvement in fishing along the coast and inland. Rock and Surf Shad have arrived in good numbers and are providing consistent action along the coastline. Garrick are starting to show, with occasional catches reported. Anglers focusing on structure and tides are seeing the best results, with species like kob, rockcod and bronze bream also being caught. The north coast continues to produce kingfish and mixed bags, while the south coast—especially Uvongo Pier—has delivered good GT catches and increased grey shark activity. Offshore Offshore fishing has slowed slightly, but bottom fishing remains productive with geelbek and daga salmon. The north coast is leading with consistent snoek and the odd dorado, while Durban has produced steady catches. Further south, conditions have been challenging, but anglers fishing favourable weather windows are still finding success. Freshwater Cold Midlands mornings have signalled the start of the stillwater season, with trout catches improving. Fish in the 28–38cm range are being reported, with larger specimens also coming out. River fishing has slowed post-spawn, while bass fishing remains tough and requires slower presentations in deeper water. #KZNFishing #KwaZuluNatal #FishingReport #WinterFishing #RockAndSurf #OffshoreFishing #FreshwaterFishing #SouthAfricaFishing #FishingSA #ShadSeason #Garrick #Kingfish #GTFishing #GreyShark #Kob #Rockcod #BronzeBream #Dorado #Snoek #Geelbek #DagaSalmon #TroutFishing #BassFishing #MidlandsFishing #UvongoPier #NorthCoastFishing #SouthCoastFishing #FishingConditions #AnglingLife #TightLines #ansapodcast #vineshsoogreem Vinesh's website

    17 min
  4. Shad Explosion In KZN - KZN REPORT (21 MAY '26)

    May 21

    Shad Explosion In KZN - KZN REPORT (21 MAY '26)

    The KZN coastline has shown a noticeable lift in activity over the past week, with winter conditions settling in and bringing solid fishing along the surf. Shad are the standout, with good numbers being caught along much of the coast, while the first signs of garrick are starting to appear. Anglers putting in the effort are also finding a mix of rockcod, kob, bronze bream, and occasional kingfish. Conditions have varied along the central coast with some dirty water, but there are still fish around, while the South Coast—particularly areas like Uvongo—has produced consistent action including GTs and rock species. Offshore, fishing has improved steadily, with geelbek, daga salmon, and snoek featuring in catches, especially further north where deeper water has held better fish. Durban has remained fairly reliable, while further south anglers have had to work harder around changing conditions. Inland, cooler temperatures have boosted stillwater trout fishing with good results reported, while river fishing is slowing as the season draws to a close. Yellowfish are still active in some systems, and although bass fishing has been quieter, a few fish are still being caught. Overall, conditions are improving, with plenty of opportunity for anglers as the weekend shows perfect weather conditions to keep those rods bending. #KZNFishing #KZNCoast #SurfFishing #SaltwaterFishing #FishingSouthAfrica #ShadSeason #Garrick #KobFishing #Rockcod #BronzeBream #Kingfish #GTFishing #OffshoreFishing #DeepSeaFishing #Snoek #Geelbek #DagaSalmon #DurbanFishing #SouthCoastFishing #Uvongo #FishingReport #FishingLife #AnglersLife #WeekendFishing #CatchAndRelease #FishingAdventure #TightLines #FishingConditions #TroutFishing #Yellowfish #BassFishing #FreshwaterFishing #FishingCommunity #SAFishing #OceanLife #RodBending #GetOutdoors Vinesh's website

    20 min
  5. Big Fish Are In With Shad - KZN REPORT (14 MAY '26)

    May 14

    Big Fish Are In With Shad - KZN REPORT (14 MAY '26)

    The KZN coastline has come alive with the arrival of winter species, bringing strong rock and surf action across the board. Anglers targeting shad, rockcod, kob, and bronze bream have been rewarded for reading conditions and putting in the effort, with fish feeding more aggressively as the seasonal shift takes hold. The North Coast continues to produce consistent catches, including kingfish, while the central areas remain patchy but still productive for those willing to work for results. Down south, Uvongo Pier has stood out with impressive GT catches, along with ever-present grey sharks and excellent rock fishing on baits like prawn, chokka, and red prawn. Offshore, despite tough weather, committed anglers found success with geelbek, daga salmon, and snoek dominating catches, particularly off the North Coast, while Durban and southern areas required more patience but still delivered for those who timed their outings well. Inland, the Midlands has shifted fully into winter mode, with cooler, more stable conditions beginning to improve fishing prospects. While trout rivers have been quiet ahead of the seasonal closure, stillwaters are showing encouraging signs as fish start feeding more actively. With the winter event season now underway and water temperatures dropping, the coming weeks should see steadily improving action for prepared anglers. #KZNFishing #KZNCoast #RockAndSurf #SurfFishing #RockFishing #WinterFishing #ShadSeason #KobFishing #Rockcod #BronzeBream #Kingfish #GTFishing #GreySharks #UvongoPier #DurbanFishing #NorthCoastFishing #SouthCoastFishing #OffshoreFishing #Geelbek #DagaSalmon #Snoek #FishingLife #SaltwaterFishing #AnglingLife #CatchOfTheDay #FishingSouthAfrica #MidlandsFishing #TroutFishing #WinterAngling #SAFishing #vineshsoogreem #ansapodcast Vinesh's website

    18 min
  6. Winter Fish Have Arrived - KZN REPORT (07 MAY '26)

    May 7

    Winter Fish Have Arrived - KZN REPORT (07 MAY '26)

    Fishing conditions along Durban’s central beaches have slowed over the past week due to challenging surf conditions. However, the outlook for the weekend appears promising, with forecasts favouring improved edible fishing opportunities. There are clear signs of winter species gaining momentum, with anglers reporting good numbers of shad, kob, and the early arrival of garrick. Offshore, paddle-ski and ski-boat anglers have still enjoyed productive outings despite the rough seas, landing species such as snoek, couta, yellowfin tuna, and rockcod. Further north, from Blue Lagoon to Umhlanga, anglers have experienced steady action, catching shad, grunter, as well as other edibles including couta and tuna. The lobotes run near the Tugela River has slowed somewhat, though shad remain abundant in the area. On the mid-South Coast around Scottburgh, bronze bream have been the standout species of the week, with catches also including shad and the occasional kob. Moving further south, conditions remain largely unchanged from the previous week, with fishing activity quieter overall due to persistent rough surf. Inland waters across the Midlands are reporting encouraging activity. Trout fishing has been particularly strong, with fly anglers experiencing excellent success and landing fish at the upper end of the size range. While bass fishing at the larger dams has been relatively quiet, smaller private waters continue to produce rewarding results for anglers. #DurbanFishing #KZNFishing #NorthCoastFishing #SouthCoastFishing #FishingReport #FishingSA #KZN #Durban #AnglingLife #FishingConditions #WeekendFishing #BeachFishing #OffshoreFishing #PaddleSkiFishing #SkiBoatFishing #SaltwaterFishing #InshoreFishing #EdibleFishing #ShadFishing #KobFishing #Garrick #Snoek #Couta #YellowfinTuna #Rockcod #Grunter #BronzeBream #TroutFishing #BassFishing #Umhlanga #BlueLagoon #TugelaRiver #Scottburgh #MidlandsFishing #CatchOfTheDay #FishingLife #AnglersOfInstagram #FishingCommunity #TightLines #FishingAdventures #FishOn #OutdoorLife #FishingSouthAfrica Vinesh's website

    17 min
  7. Shad Wild and Kob Smoking - KZN REPORT (30 APRIL '26)

    Apr 30

    Shad Wild and Kob Smoking - KZN REPORT (30 APRIL '26)

    In the latest Angler News South Africa podcast episode, Vinesh Soogreem and the crew highlight a surge in fishing activity along the KZN coastline, with Durban Central and surrounding waters delivering standout results and conditions lining up for another productive spell. Durban and North Coast Fishing Durban’s central beaches and harbour have been in top form, producing a solid mix of species including shad, grunter, duckbill rays and the occasional kob. Improved water clarity and calmer seas also opened the door for paddle-ski and ski-boat anglers, who made the most of favourable offshore conditions. Catches included snoek, couta, yellowfin tuna, and a strong showing of quality bottom fish such as rockcod and slinger. Further north, the action stretched from Blue Lagoon through Virginia and Umhlanga, continuing up the coastline. Anglers reported consistent catches of shad, kingfish and other edibles, while offshore efforts produced couta and tuna. In the Tugela area, the recent lobotes run has tapered off after an impressive spell, but shad numbers have remained strong throughout the week. South Coast Action The mid South Coast continues to deliver, with areas around Scottburgh producing a steady mix of edibles and non-edibles. Species reported include kob, stumpnose, bronze bream, sand sharks and larger rock fish. Further south, activity has slowed slightly, although changing wind patterns are expected to improve conditions and bring renewed opportunities for edibles in the coming days. Inland Fishing Inland, the Midlands has offered mixed yet gradually improving freshwater reports. River fishing is entering its final phase of the season, with cooler water temperatures signalling the build-up to a promising late-season trout run. Anglers are watching conditions closely as the window for productive river fishing begins to narrow. #AnglerNewsSA #KZNFishing #DurbanFishing #SouthAfricaFishing #FishingReport #FishingSA #SaltwaterFishing #OffshoreFishing #RockAndSurf #SurfCasting #FishingLife #AnglersOfInstagram #CatchOfTheDay #FishingAddict #OceanFishing #Durban #KZN #Umhlanga #Scottburgh #Tugela #NorthCoastKZN #SouthCoastKZN #InlandFishing #TroutFishing #FreshwaterFishing #FishingConditions #FishingSeason #TightLines #ShadRun #KobFishing #YellowfinTuna #Couta #Snoek #Rockcod #Kingfish #BronzeBream #Stumpnose Vinesh's website

    16 min
  8. Couta And Shad Weekend - KZN REPORT (23 APRIL '26)

    Apr 23

    Couta And Shad Weekend - KZN REPORT (23 APRIL '26)

    KwaZulu Natal’s coastline delivered standout fishing action this week, with Durban firmly in the spotlight. Durban Central beaches and the bay fished exceptionally well, producing a mix of shad, sandies, honeys, browns and the odd kob, while calmer spells allowed paddle ski and ski boat anglers to capitalise on strong offshore conditions. Snook, couta, yellowfin tuna and quality bottom fish such as rockcod, slingers and amberjack featured prominently. The North Coast also fired, from Blue Lagoon through Virginia, Umhlanga and northwards, with shad, kingfish (GTs), edibles and exciting offshore reports including couta and tuna. Highlights included notable catches at Tugela Mouth, where record class and unusual species underlined just how special the bite has been. Further south, the South Coast arguably stole the show, with consistent edibles and non edibles from Scottburgh to the far lower coast, including kob, stumpies, bronze bream, sand sharks and big rock species, while offshore crews enjoyed wahoo, tuna and couta. Looking inland, the Midlands offered mixed but improving freshwater reports: river fishing remained steady with yellowfish and trout in clear conditions, though warmer dam temperatures made bass fishing tough and led to the cancellation of the Albert Falls Classic. Overall, with favorable conditions lining up, anglers across KZN are set for another highly promising week on the water. #KZNFishing #DurbanFishing #KwaZuluNatal #SouthAfricaFishing #FishingReport #FishingLife #Angling #SaltwaterFishing #OffshoreFishing #InshoreFishing #BeachFishing #SurfFishing #PaddleSkiFishing #SkiBoatFishing Vinesh's website

    18 min
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Reel in the latest fishing updates, tips, and tricks with the king of KZN fishing, Vinesh Soogreem, on the award-winning Angler News South Africa (ANSA) podcast! ANSA is Africa's only fishing podcast that focuses on the latest fishing reports, whether they're hot or not. ANSA delivers true and accurate content from the country's most prominent anglers every week on various facets of angling. • The KZN Fishing Report (Thursday mornings) From the Lower South Coast, Adam Lyon covers everything fishing-related from Port Edward to Port Shepstone. The news then flows down to the Kingsburg/Illovo stretch, where Ray Thompson gathers content from the rocks daily. For the Durban report, we have two correspondents: Mike Vlcek, a seasoned competitive angler, and Brad Grobbler, known as the East Coast's Davie Jones for the time he spends on the water keeping anglers up to date on the week's activities. Ansa also has one of KZN’s leading female anglers Michaela Daniel reporting from Blue Lagoon to Sodwana and from Tugela we have reports from Richard McMurdo, who not only delivers reports but also provides detailed advice on various aspects of angling. The fishing report also includes angling news from the Midlands with Jan Korrûbel reporting on all facets of freshwater angling. This weekly report includes predictions for the upcoming weekend from Vinesh and the team. With over two decades of experience, Vinesh's authority on KZN fishing is unmatched. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, the ANSA podcast has something for everyone.

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    East Coast Radio Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
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