Our Lowrance Brand Ambassador
(Kayak and Jetski angling fundi)
Mick Clarke says:
“I have been fortunate enough to see Sardines every year
since 2004 when I first moved to South Africa. I actually
witnessed my first Sardine Run in 2002 while I was here
on holiday from the UK. That was it, I was hooked on the
Sardine Run!
I was always told that you know when the Sardines are
coming when the Aloes bloom along the Natal Coast. Of
course, with the emergence of social media who needs
Aloes!
Wow this year has been a revelation for me with Sardines
beaching and being netted everywhere and often netters
have netted multiple nets per day. The first few nets were
on the lower South Coast; St Michaels and Pumula area.
As the Run progressed most of the action has been be-
tween Sezela in the South and Illovo beach in the North.
This year’s Sardine Run has generated huge public inter-
est due to the sheer number of Sardines on our coast.
Even when they are not being netted as they are too
deep, the shoals can be seen throughout the day, but
especially in the early morning. The netters have really
engaged the public this year by being active on social
media and I’ve seen many of them giving away crates
and crates of free Sardines.”
Their nutritional value of
sardines legendary and a
single serving has around 23
grams of protein and is loaded
with omega-3 fatty acids,
calcium, iron and potassium.
They are a particularly good
choice for children and preg-
nant women.
These oil-rich fish are also
delicious on the braai:
Sprinkle the Sardines with
salt and cook whole, on a very
hot fire!
Mick Sent us
this awesome
Footage...
Take A Look!
VIDEO