Skillful anglers display mastery at angling competition
The Alberton family club, Visarend Angling Club, invites the community to come experience the fishing experience.
Visarend Angling Club recently hosted their angling competition at Lazy View, where anglers exhibited matchless expertise by seizing massive catches.
In the masters’ category, Jurrie Nel was first with a catch of three fish at 5.93kg. Jan du Preez was second with two fish at 2.83kg, followed by Bennie Bezuidenhout with one fish at 0.276kg.
In the ladies category, Karen Nel took first place with two fish at 4.580kg. In second place was Leigh-Ann with four fish at 2.750kg, followed by Yvette Schlotfeldt, with her massive catch of 13 fish at 0.160kg.
In the senior men’s category, Henry Floor led with eight fish at 13.236kg, while in second place was Warren Cheek with four fish at 7.914kg followed by Robert Schlotfeldt with two fish at 5.182kg.
In the junior category, Rickus Floor won with two fish at 2.100kg. Robert Schlotfeldt, with a full-scale carp of 4.920kg had the biggest fish. Henry Floor emerged as the overall winner with the most fish and the heaviest bag at 13.236kg.
The thrill of the sport
Local angler, Jurrie Nel, has been fishing competitively since 1985. He started with Megawatt Angling Club and served on the committee for most of the time.
“In 2007, Karen and I decided to start a club of our own in Alberton, based on good values and standards, perfect for a family club where everyone feels comfortable from minis to veterans. We have weekend competitions where we enjoy fishing competitively and have a social side where we build friendships and grow as a fishing family,” he said.
With skilful anglers on their committee, they assist all to enjoy fishing socially and competitively.
Over the years, he said some of their members reached high goals with Protea statuses.
Jurrie said they welcome guests to join them for a weekend to experience first-hand what family fishing is all about.
According to Karen Nel of Visarend Angling Club, angling is mostly misinterpreted by many as a boys’ or men’s sport or getaway.
“This sport is enjoyed by the entire family from mom and dad to children. It is not just a sport but an amazing opportunity to spend quality time outdoors with family and friends, away from the busy and stressful city. As a family, we experience beautiful sunsets and sunrises,” she said.
Most importantly, she said fishing with a club creates safety in numbers.
If you want to join the Visarend Angling Club for a good weekend of fishing or social fishing, contact Jurrie Nel on 076 712 5662.
