Info on some of our favourite species to improve your success rate
(Pomatomous saltatrix)
What an apt scientific name for this specie. Those of you who have been fortunate enough to hook into a decent size elf on an artificial lure will know exactly what I mean; “saltatrix”. They jump, twist and shake their head, trying to throw the lure, performing all sorts of aerial “tricks”
(Dusky – Argyrosomus japonicus)
Kob are one of my favourite species of fish to target. As we predominantly fish in the Eastern and Western Cape it is in fact the dusky kob that lends itself to the hours of enjoyment spent in search of this ambush hunter.
Dusky kob numbers are extremely low and without our help will soon be threatened. Let’s work together and save a specie by handling our catch with care and releasing it, let’s make a difference.
(Lichia amia)
This gentleman of the ocean can often be found in large numbers hunting their pray in schools, but are just as comfortable on a solo mission. The excitement of witnessing a leerie smash undoubtedly gets the adrenaline pumping in any true fisherman.
