Tiger Rockcod to Red Roman
Tiger Rockcod
Tiger rockcod B.F.10kg
Divers used to call this fish the eelskins rockcod because of the many shot
in the eelskins area out at aliwal shoal. During the winter months of may/june,
they move onto the 24m reefs in the aliwal/deep scottburgh area. They are
a fairly aggressive fish and are normally easy to approach. They do not
seem as common as in the late eighties.
Tomato Rockcod
Tomato Rockcod B.F.2kg
The red tomato rockcod can be found all along the natal coast. They do not
stray far from their holes and have the ability to squeeze into the smallest
of cracks. Most fish encountered are too small to shoot.
White Spot Rockcod
text still to come
Yellow Belly Rockcod
On any hot spot there will invariably be a nice yellow belly. The trick
is to find his cave and use a cave gun with a torch. On occasion they will
let you get a shot in whilst at the entrance to their cave.
Yellow Tail Rockcod
In the water they are a light blue colour with a yellow trim which quickly
fades once they are boated. They are normally swimming around above the
reef and will come to investigate if you lie motionless on the bottom. Seeing
them means the reef has not been dived for awhile. Bodasing has some good
spots for this fish.
Red Roman
Red Roman B.F.3kg
The roman is a cape water fish and comes as far up the coast as the lower
transkei. They will approach you when lying on the bottom with bigger fish
being solitary and possibly hiding in a cave.
