Dageraad / Salmon to Elf / Shad
Dageraad
Dageraad B.F. 4kg
The dark spot where the dorsal fin ends identifies this fish from a slinger.
They are not common in natal and are found in deeper water 20-100m. The
2 that l have shot were both easy to approach.
Dorado
Dorado B.F. 8kg
The dorado are surface feeders and are normally encountered in clean, warm
water. Any floating object out at sea can attract this fish, and it is always
worth investigating any flotsam you come across. Some are shot during the
sardine run. They are very inquisitive and will swim up to a diver. As they
swim just below the surface, it is easy to not see this fish.
Elephant Fish
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Elf or Shad
Elf(shad)B.F. 3kg
They migrate up the east coast in winter and are plentiful from june in
natal waters. They congregate in large shoals around rocky points and attract
other gamefish such as garrick, cuda, kob, and geelbek. Lying on the bottom
where you have seen the shoal will bring them in to have a look. The closed
season for this fish is from the 1september to 30november.
