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Angler News South Africa Podcast

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 Don Solomon, the president of the SA Spearfishing Association delivering a weekly report of conditions and catches from this facet. North Coast reports from Tongaat to Richards Bay are covered by Suvikaar Sewlall, who not only delivers reports but also provides detailed advice on various aspects of angling. The fishing report rounds off in 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.

• Expert Angling Interviews (every second Monday from 5am): Dive deep into the fishing world with Vinesh's in-depth interviews. He chats with leading anglers and industry experts, tackling topics that are on every angler's mind. Learn how to read tides and weather, master specific techniques, and even explore the path to becoming a protea angler.

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.
Weekly English South Africa Sports · Leisure
232 Episodes
40 – 60

Transitioning Seasons and Hotspots - KZN REPORT (15 Aug 24)

Despite a challenging week, the South Coast showed promising results, particularly in wind-protected areas. Anglers have hauled in a variety of catches, including sharks, shad, and large blacktail along the rock and surf. Offshore fishing is improving with the seasonal change, offering good prospects. The freshwater fishing segment is also…
15 Aug 2024 16 min

Why go from Surf to Freshwater? - EXPERT SERIES (12 Aug 24)

In this episode of the Angler News Expert Series, we interview Dave Irvine, a former competitive rock and surf angler who transitioned to freshwater fishing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dave shares why he switched from a competitive rock and surf angler to purely fishing freshwater. He explains the appeal of…
12 Aug 2024 15 min

Epic fishing down South - KZN REPORT (8 August 24)

The KZN South Coast has been buzzing with excitement over the catch of Bronze Bream and other impressive rock species. Meanwhile, the North Coast is boasting daily catches of massive Kob despite difficult conditions, and freshwater fishing has picked up after a slow few weeks. The Angler News team continues…
8 Aug 2024 15 min

Summer fish spotted in KZN waters! - KZN REPORT (1 August 24)

We kick off with exciting news for anglers as summer fish begin to make their presence felt. While winter species remain, the focus shifts to the bronze bream, rockfish, and various other catches along the KZN coastline. Our offshore activity includes a feeding frenzy of Snoek outside the Durban Harbor…
1 Aug 2024 18 min

Spearfishing 101 (EXPERT SERIES)

In this episode of the Angler News SA Podcast, host Vinesh Soogreem discusses the world of spearfishing with expert Don Solomon, President of the South African Underwater Fishing Federation. They explore the unique aspects of spearfishing compared to traditional fishing with rods and reels, the initial costs and equipment needed…
29 Jul 2024 16 min

Sardines hit Durban beach - KZN REPORT (25 July 24)

This week's fishing has been a test of angler endurance. Despite low overall catch rates, determined anglers managed to find success with a variety of species, including Garrick, Kob, Shad, Bronze Bream, and Trout. There were significant reports of sardine activity at Addington Beach in Durban. Freshwater conditions remain mostly…
25 Jul 2024 17 min

Catch updates and drone ban explained

In this week's episode, we cover a variety of topics important to the fishing community. These include the ban on using drones for fishing, an explanation of the law, its consequences, and legally allowed alternatives. We’ve also got the latest KZN fishing reports from our reporters along the coastline and…
18 Jul 2024 22 min

Seasonal Forecast for the next 6-months (EXPERT SERIES)

In this week's Angler News Expert Series, experienced angler Ray Thompson joins Vinesh to provide a comprehensive six-month fishing forecast for the KZN coastline. They cover seasonal fishing plans from winter to summer, where we look into the best locations and species to increase your strike rate and plan accordingly…
14 Jul 2024 12 min

Big Edible Fish in Big Seas - KZN REPORT (11 July 24)

Anglers in KZN have been catching good fish despite recent challenging weather conditions. There’ve been reports of big catches in Durban, the KZN North Coast, the South Coast, and the Midlands. These catches include Garrick, Shad, and Kob. Offshore anglers have caught Tuna, Snoek, and Amberjack, while freshwater reports indicated…
11 Jul 2024 21 min

Another prolific week of angling - KZN REPORT (4 July 24)

KZN anglers have been smiling this week as the sardine activity has made for exciting fishing! Apart from the Sardine Run 'purple patch,' we've had vibrant fishing activities in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) over the past week. Anglers along the coastline and in the Midlands landed plenty of fish species in different…
4 Jul 2024 19 min

The Mental Game of Fishing (EXPERT SERIES)

In this Expert Series episode, we look into understanding the mindset necessary for successful fishing, especially in a competitive environment. Vinesh Soogreem sits down with John Otto, a seasoned fishing manager, with 45 years of experience, to understand what it takes to keep the belief alive after hours on the…
1 Jul 2024 27 min

Sardines, Garrick and more! - KZN Report (27 June 24)

The week has been spectacular with abundant fish catches reported along various spots of the KZN coast. The sardines have kept the action going along the coastline with plenty of netting action, including on Thursday morning at Illovo Beach. Plus, there’s been gamefish galore and plenty of big toothy critters…
27 Jun 2024 18 min

South Coast madness! - KZN Report (20 June '24)

The brilliant run continues with a magnificent fishing week experienced by anglers along KwaZulu-Natal's coastline despite the now elusive sardines. In this week’s KZN Report, we cover the abundance of Garrick, Shad, and Snoek as anglers reap the rewards while the sharks go deeper following the sardines. Offshore: The offshore…
20 Jun 2024 17 min

Catch more fish! Understanding tides and moon phases (EXPERT SERIES)

In this episode of the Angler News Expert Series, fishing expert Dave Irvine discusses how moon phases and tides impact fishing. Vinesh and Dave delve into various questions about the best tides for fishing, differentiating between rip currents and rip tides, and the effects of full moons, spring tides, and…
17 Jun 2024 20 min

Sardine action 2024 - KZN REPORT (13 June 24)

The 2024 sardine run season along the East Coast has started with a bang. It's the fifth day since the run began, and fishermen are catching an abundance of sardines and other species as part of this phenomenon. Offshore: The offshore has been up and down. The seas have been…
13 Jun 2024 19 min

Daily Sardine Recap - 10 June '24

What an epic start to the week with Sardines being brought to the shore by all four netters. In today's recap, we talk about the grounds covered and all species caught from Umgababa to St. Michaels.
10 Jun 2024 3 min

Sardine Run 2024: Breaking News and First Catch Highlights (9 June '24)

On June 9, 2024, the annual Sardine Run kicked off with a bang with first sardine sightings and catches along the KZN South Coast, specifically in Margate and Hibberdene. Reports from coastal spotters led to successful hauls, with Jace Govender bringing in 500 crates of sardines. The podcast will address…
9 Jun 2024 5 min
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