As 2022 drew to a close, Umtshezi Angling Club (UAC) members took the challenge of trying to catch that ‘big one’ and add some points to their individual score cards.
A beautiful crisp summer public holiday morning (December 16) greeted the anglers as they cast in their lines at Wagendrift Dam.
Ezemvelo KZN Wagendrift Nature Reserve also hosted their Family Fun Day on the day.
Lotus FM broadcast from 06:00 to 18:00 on the day and there were loads of activities, stalls and fun being had on the day.
Angling club member Dharam Sewraj and chairperson Avanash Lakhan were interviewed live on radio, and had a chance to promote the club and offer some fishing tips. UAC members had some tight lines on the day, with many members landing up on the score board.
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The day’s leader board was as follows:
First was Kavish with seven points: barbel of 0.465kg – two points, carp of 0.610kg – three points, and carp of 0.375kg – two points.
Second place was a tie between Matteo and Dharma.
Matteo (six points): carp of 0.395kg – two points, carp of 0.255kg – two points, and barbel of 0.255kg – two points.
Dharma (six points): barbel of 0.845kg – four points, and carp of 0.280kg – two points.
Third place was also a tie between Micky and Anusha.
Micky (five points): carp of 1.215kg – five points.
Anusha (five points): carp of 0.550kg – three points, and blue gill of 0.280kg – two points.
“Our club members are gearing up for 2023 and with the recent good rains, they are excited that catches will be great at our next outing,” said club chairperson Avanash Lakhan.
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