Cape Knifejaw to Kob
Cape Knifejaw
Cape Knifejaw ( Cuckoo Bass ) B.F.4kg
Along the Natal coast these fish are found as far north as the Tugela river,
being more common in the south. They need no hunting technique as they are
very aggressive and will approach you as soon as you come into their territory.
You can use this trait to let them lead you to the hot spot. By chasing
them and following they should lead you to the cave where the other shyer
fish are hiding.
Mozambique Knifejaw
The Bumphead as he is commonly known, prefers warm waters and is not found further south than Natal waters in any numbers. They are not as aggressive as the cuckoo bass and you need to lie on the bottom to get them to come within shooting range. They will be on the fish hot spot near a cave or prominent pinnacle. Deep Scottburgh has some big fish.
Natal Knifejaw
Kob / Daga Salmon
They are found from the cape coast to Zululand waters and are more commonly
speared by Natal divers in the winter months, July to October. They are
a shy fish and lying on the bottom near a likely spot is the best way to
bag one. They favour big drop-offs, caves and wrecks and are easier to shoot
when in caves as they are not as spooky as out in the open. A head shot
is best as they put up a tremendous fight and are well known for bending
spears. The wreck of the Nebo is one of the better known spots for shooting
these fish.
