The Visarend Angling Club recently concluded its May competition at Miemiesdal, showcasing impressive catches and exceptional angling skills across various categories.
The results were as follows:
Masters category:
• Winner: Bennie Bezuidenhout – 24 fish, 21.174kg
• Second: Jurrie Nel – 16 fish, 13.906kg
• Third: Jan Du Preez – 8 fish, 7.290kg
Ladies category:
• Winner: Karen Nel – 36 fish, 25.732kg
• Second: Yvette Schlotfeldt – 17 fish, 21.996kg
• Third: Leigh-Ann – 13 fish, 8.534kg
Senior men category:
• Winner: Warren Cheek – 31 fish, 34.324kg
• Second: Robert Schlotfeldt – 23 fish, 38.672kg
• Third: Altus Bezuidenhout – 29 fish, 18.298kg
Karen Nel stood out with an impressive haul of 36 fish, while Robert Schlotfeldt captured the heaviest fish of the competition, a Mirror Carp weighing 3.516kg.
Warren Cheek emerged as the overall winner, demonstrating his exceptional angling skills and dedication.
Warren and Joanne Cheek, long-time members of the Visarend Angling Club, recently celebrated their 17th year with the club.
They reflected on the valuable life lessons learned through fishing, emphasizing patience, resilience, problem-solving, awareness of surroundings, and the importance of being present.
The June competition will be held at Lazy View on June 8 and 9. Visitors welcome.
The Visarend Angling Club invites all fishing enthusiasts to their upcoming June competition at Lazy View on June 8 and 9.
For more information, contact Jurrie Nel at 076 712 5662.