Dugong Lodge - Inhassoro

24/04/2026

This was a welcoming sight Yesterday evening the Storm rolling in. The heat and the humidity has been unbearable the last two weeks. Beautiful rain all night.😊

24/04/2026

Making memories

18/04/2026

08/04/2026

🎣 Why Is Shad Such Good Bait?

Ask any experienced angler what one of the best baits is along the South African coastline…

And you’ll hear it over and over again:

“Shad.”

Whether you’re targeting kob, sharks, or other predatory species, shad has earned a reputation as one of the most effective baits out there.

But why?

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🐟 1. High Oil Content = Strong Scent Trail

Shad is naturally very oily.

Once it’s in the water, it releases a strong scent trail that spreads quickly with the current, helping fish locate your bait from a distance.

In murky water especially, this can make a massive difference.

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🦈 2. Predators Know It Well

Shad are a common baitfish along our coastline.

That means predators like kob, garrick, and sharks are already used to feeding on them.

When a fish sees or smells shad, it doesn’t hesitate — it recognises it as natural food.

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🎣 3. Tough Flesh Stays on the Hook

Compared to softer baits, shad holds up well.

It can handle:
• Long casts
• Strong currents
• Smaller pickers

This means your bait stays intact longer and remains fishable for extended periods.

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🌊 4. Versatile for Different Presentations

You can use shad in multiple ways:

• Fillets
• Chunks
• Heads
• Flapped baits

Each presentation gives off a different profile in the water, making it adaptable depending on conditions and target species.

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🎯 5. Big Fish Love It

When you’re targeting quality fish, you need a bait that stands out.

Shad is known for producing bigger bites, especially when presented properly.

Many anglers will tell you:

“If you want a proper fish… put out a proper bait.”

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🎣 The Bottom Line

Shad isn’t just a good bait — it’s a proven bait.

Its scent, durability, and familiarity to predators make it one of the most reliable options when targeting serious fish along our coastline.

And sometimes…

It’s the difference between a quiet day…

And a screaming reel.

08/04/2026

Please take note all traveling from Zimbabwe doing the Susendega route.

There is a 30t lorry broken down on a blind corner near the top of the Dombe Escarpment. In the middle of the road.
Please send a message to all lodges, with people returning via the mountain route. Very easy to ram into the trailer.

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

From all of us at Dugong Lodge - Inhassoro

02/04/2026

Easter Blessings Sea, Sun, beach and the Bazarouto Archipelago