Kruger wins Silvermist fishing competition with earthworms
André Kruger from Mooketsi caught the most fish at a bass fishing competition held at Silvermist Resort on Sunday.
Kruger, who changed tactics and caught 13 fish using earthworms as bait, won a hamper worth R2000 from Mega Midas Polokwane and a night for four people at Silvermist Resort. While fishing he also shared his bait and took the time to help some of the younger anglers to catch some bass.
Shuaib Aziz took second place winning a night for two people at Silvermist Resort and Muhammed Ebrahim took third place overall winning horse rides for six people at Silvermist Resort. Uzair Chand caught the biggest fish of the day and won a hamper from Sterkloop Pet and Tackle Store valued at R1200.
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“It was a great day of fishing and fun for the youth and adults at Silvermist Resort. A highlight was the Arabian horses running to the arena entertaining the anglers,” says Sufyaan Jooma, organiser of the competition.
Jooma aims to host a couple more angling competitions at the three dams stocked with bass at Silvermist throughout the year. To find out more about the fishing opportunities, accommodation and horse rides at Silvermist Resort, contact 015 295 9901 or email to info@ silvermistresort.co.za.
