2015年1月16日 · There are a multitude of techniques to catch Elf (As known in the Cape) or Shad (As known in KZN). The only really fun way is using a spinning outfit and an artificial lure. A 9 or 10 foot spinning rod matched with a 4000 or 5000 size fixed-spool (grinder) reel loaded with 14 lbs braid is the perfect setup for this type of fishing.

It is a marine pelagic fish found around the world in temperate and subtropical waters, except for the northern Pacific Ocean. Bluefish are known as tailor in Australia and New Zealand, [5] elf and shad in South Africa. [6][7] It is a popular gamefish and food fish. The bluefish is a moderately proportioned fish, with a broad, forked tail.

2010年7月18日 · It is both an alimental and gametic migration with shad feeding largely on sardines (Sardinops sagax) and spawning occurring in warmer KZN waters. Adults are common during the summer and autumn months in Cape waters and during winter and spring in …

Profile of Shad/Elf including Bait tips, Fishing Strategy, Recommended Tackle, Eating Quality and more.

2010年6月18日 · Shad, Elf (Pomatomus saltatrix)[/b] Considered by many as the backbone of South African rock and surf fishing the humble shad is still a much sought after quarry to many seasonal fishermen. Know as Elf in the Cape ad Shad in Natal the species has long suffered the effects of over fishing.

2024年4月27日 · Shad/Elf are normally a warmer water fish and has a bag limit of 4 (30cm or bigger) per person, per day. Shad/Elf can be caught in a number of ways, from casting baits, spinning for them and...

In this quick afternoon fishing session I went to specifically target Elf/Shad. I catch most of my Shad/Elf on lures in Strand and I have never seen them is ...

2011年5月6日 · These greedy, aggresive things can provide heaps of fun when they are around.They are excellent live bait for sharks, big kob, garrick, and a few others. They are called elf in the Cape and shad in natal. In Austrailia they are called tailors and in …

Youtube fishing videos of Shad/Elf catches.

ELF / SHAD – (Pomatomus Saltator) Although they are basically one and the same fish, anglers tend to differentiate between the green elf (averaging 0,5 kg to 1 kg) which occur in large shoals and the so-called blue elf, which is not so plentiful but bigger.