Alpha Catch SA

After hearing of the gamefish coming out along the coast , the guys decided to test out one of the local beaches to see what all the excitement is about. It wasn’t long until team member Riyaadh went tight with these 2 beautiful Blacktip Kingfish 🔥. Both fish were safely released to fight another day 👊🏻

Tackle used:
Assassin Amia 11ft H
Shimano Nasci 5000
Gt ice cream plug

The Ox Eye Tarpon has to be among one of the most difficult fish to land due to their extreme acrobatics they display during the fight. Riyaadh went out for a quick afternoon session and got stuck on to this absolute slab of a Tarpon. After about 8 leaps out the water , the fish had finally surrendered and Riyaadh managed to safely land this beast! 🔥

Tackle used:
Daiwa Prorex 7ft Rod
Daiwa Prorex 2500
Mcarthy Jerk Minnow

The Durban harbour once again producing a stunning fish on artificial! Riyaadh managing to trick this beautiful c**k grunter into eating a 3inch jerk minnow!
Another grunter species ticked off the list for the team ✅

Tackle used:
Daiwa Prorex 7ft Rod
Daiwa Prorex 2500 Reel

The Durban harbour can often discourage you from fishing all together when the fish are off the bite , however, at the same time it can provide that one moment of magic that will keep you coming back !

On this session Riyaadh had no luck on his trusty dropshot and decided to go big or go home with a large Strike Pro stickbait. After a few twitches of the lure the water absolutely exploded and he was tight with a stunning Rock Salmon 😍. Such a special fish to catch and once again, the moment of magic that will keep him coming back for more!

Tackle used:
Daiwa Prorex 7ft Rod
Daiwa Prorex 2500
Strike Pro Taistick

After a few months spent fishing the fresh water , Riyaadh decided to take on the salt once again and ended up hooking into 2 beautiful Oxeye Tarpon in local waters 🔥

These acrobatic fish gave him a good tussle on the ultra light set up 👌🏻

Tackle used:
Daiwa Prorex 7ft Rod
Daiwa Prorex 2500
Mcarthy Jerk Minnow

Targeting this beautiful species is not only about the catch, it’s about selecting the right bait for the conditions, making that precise cast into the ‘feeding zone ‘ and most of all, having patience 😓
Riyaadh with 2 more beautiful carp landed on his 10ft Sensation carp set up.

Both carp were safely released 🔁

Upon figuring out the carp feeding pattern, Riyaadh decided to have a bit of fun and attempt to catch one on a 7ft rod with 10lb braid ! After a 10 minute wait he went tight with this beautiful 2.5kg mirror carp 😍. Another one for the books!

Fish was safely released 🔁

Tackle used:
- Assassin Sabre ll 7ft
- Shimano Sedona 2500
- 10lb braid

Being bitten by the freshwater fishing bug, Riyaadh decided to try and tick off as many freshwater species as he could. This time landing some river species, a few beautiful smallmouth yellow fish and a chunky little muddy!

All fish were safely released 🔁

After landing his PB bass, Riyaadh decided to take on the challenge of trying to catch his first carp . With luck being on his side, he landed this beautiful 5.5kg carp on his first throw 🔥
Later that afternoon he ventured out again for another carp session , with the end result being another beautiful carp 😍

Its safe to say that there will definitely be more carp catches to come 😉🔥

Both fish were safely released 🔁