Black Pomfret to Rainbow Runner
Black Pomfret
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Large Spotted Pompano
Pompano(large spotted)
Due to the small size most divers do not shoot this fish. If you lie on
the bottom just outside the surf zone at vidal point, you see this fish
darting out of the white water to investigate.
Southern Pompano
Another very wary fish. They hunt the white water on rocky points. Lying
on the bottom just outside the foamy area is the best place to wait in the
hope of bagging one. They put up a tremendous fight and will take you right
into the wave zone. Beware of putting your fingers inside their gills as
they have crushing plates which do just that. The Pompano is a warm water
fish and does not venture further south than the transkei in any numbers.
They are more common in the summer months in Natal. The beach front piers
off Durban are good hunting spots.
Prodigal Son B.F. 15kg
These fish are often wrongly identified by divers to be sharks. The 2 white
stripes down each side of the body give the game away. They associate with
whale sharks and big rays and it is not unusual to find a shoal following
these fish around. They are hard to kill when you want to string them. They
boldly approach the diver so keep a look out if you encounter any big rays
or whale sharks.
Queen Fish
Queenfish B.F.8kg
Unlike garrick, they will swim up to you and then away again with no turning
back. So if you do not shoot quick you lose your chance. They are normally
in shoals and will follow whale sharks around.
Whitespot Rabbit Fish
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Rainbow Runner
Rainbow Runner B.F.5kg
Uncommon in natal waters. I shot the odd one at aliwal shoal in the late
eighties, but have not seen any for some time. They are inquisitive and
swim up to you. They need a good shot as they fight hard.
