his year s fishing was the best ever apart from
13 when more boats took part
with
boats and 13 etski anglers weighing in
fish
of 3
kgs. uite a result, considering the
cyclonic conditions which upset the sea and
wiped out the last day s fishing in this popular
Species competition.
It was a ba le from the start, with a Sailfish
being hooked by the Bartho brothers on one
ishing, within two minutes of the launch - the
first of si to be released on Day 1, along with
two Marlin. ell-known singer/actor Bok van
Blerk, led the day with his
.1kg iant
revally
the third biggest fish caught
overall during the competition.
eam-mate Piet Vil oen s 33.6kg
caught on
Day , proved to be the biggest fish of the
competition, securing overall victory for eam
Cabrito and the big prize - a Seacat 3 skiboat
on trailer, from our dealer Durban amaha,
fi ed with two HP -stroke motors.
uentin Clark reports that of the total caught
this year, five Marlin and seven Sailfish were
released and 1 species were weighed or
released. hese included 1 1 Cuta, 13
ellowfin una, 3kg Amber ack,
three iant revally, two Bonefish and for the
first time in the
-year history of the
competition - a .1kg Dog ooth una!
In accordance with a new ruling - all fish
between - kg were donated to the locals.
“
he etski anglers weighed in 1 fish of
kg and 1 species were caught with
two Marlin and two Sailfish being
released.
”
Everyone en oyed the festivities each evening
particularly the ug-of- ar competition which
tested the anglers skill, strength and staying
power using 13 lb stand-up tackle with Black
Magic harnesses, along with much liquid
refreshment!
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