Angling Times Weekly Issue 61 Issue 61 | Page 7

WORLD CARP MASTERS e very year, passionate Specimen Carp Anglers from all over the world get together at one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in all of Europe to fish for Monster Carp and a chance to win 25 000 Pounds, or as we know it - more than half a million Rand. Masters were hoping to improve on that result. That is exactly what the team did! “ The team left for the French Capital on 6 September from where they only had a few days to get all their ducks in a row before the competition kicked off on 10 September 2016. With the arrival, we were greeted with amazingly warm weather of almost 31 degrees and beautiful French sunsets. South Africa had the opportunity to once again be a part of the World Carp Masters in Lac du Der which is situated in the Champagne province of France. The previous World Carp Masters saw the Team of Jacques Venter and Johann Conradie finish in 2nd place overall and this year Team SA Angling Times Weekly SA ” 07 www.anglingtimes.co.za