Shadzilla Season & Brutes Arrived - KZN REPORT (26 JUNE '25)

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SHADZILLA: When the Bites Go Beast Mode
Now is the time to cast — the salt is surging and the shad are going full monster mode. In this explosive episode of Angler News, we bring you the mayhem straight from the KZN coastline, where massive Shad (aka the Shadzillas) are on the bite like we haven’t seen in decades.
From Durban’s electric shoreline to the chaos of the North and South Coasts, it’s all happening — clean drifts and fish launching like missiles. Garrick, Snoek, Yellowtail Kingfish, Kob, and Bronze Bream are all in the mix, but the spotlight’s on the Shad run that’s got every angler buzzing.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just picking up a rod, this episode is packed with expert tips, hotspot breakdowns, and pure fishing adrenaline. Get out and hold on — the beasts are biting, this is the season and the time of the year we have been waiting for and this episode has the feeding zone to get you in the strike zone.
26 Jun 2025 English South Africa Sports · Leisure

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