BILLFISH
15000
E
ven though the field was smaller this
year, compe on was fierce and a
total of 40 Billfish were caught and
released. Difficult condi ons were the
order of the week but this did not lessen
the enthusiasm and determina on of
those taking part.
Despite their best efforts and some
excellent catches, none could outdo local
angler and skipper, Elize Smith and her
team (on Mrs Seevarkie), who streaked
ahead to an overwhelming victory. Their
four Marlin – two Striped and a Blue
caught on Day three and a Black on the
last day - notched up an amazing 1123
points.
They went home with the CarryCat 670
with 2 x 70hp Yamaha motors, on a
t ra i l e r, O n e Ye a r C o m p l i m e nta r y
insurance from Club Marine, clothing for
R25 000 and other prizes – making the
total prize worth a whopping R750 000.
The team also won an invita on to fish in
the IGFA World Championships in Costa
Rica next year.
Their closest rivals in second place were
last year's winners, Michael Fourie and
team – on Captain Fine – with 510 points.
(They hooked the Lowrance prize – an
HDS 12 Gen 3 fishfinder worth
R53 200! ).
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