Young Lambton angler honoured for impressive record
Richards took part in the National SAFBAF Tour from October 3 to 5 at Bloemhof Dam.
Lambton resident Sylvie Richards was honoured at the South African Freshwater Bank Angling Federation’s (SAFBAF) Ladies Tour’s prizegiving as a valuable member of the U19 women’s national team.
As part of the Young Dames team, Richards took part in the National SAFBAF Tour from October 3 to 5 at Bloemhof Dam.
Following two practice days where the team tested the waters, Young Dames faced off against the country’s top women anglers for three days of intense competition.
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On day one, Young Dames was nine points behind followed by being four points behind on day two.
Finally, the team settled the scores on day three with a lead of nine points.
Richards ranked ninth for the National SAFBAF Tour 2022, netted a total of 55 fish with a total weight of 48.4Kg, cumulating 24 points as an angler.
She celebrated the victory of the Young Dames at this event.
“As an ambassador of the sports I like setting impressive records and receiving accolades,” said Richards.
In 2021, during the 9th SAFBAF Festival, Richards netted a grascarp weighing 6.450 kilograms, setting a national record.
