ENTER: Seeff / North Coast Courier Orphan Fund fishing fun day

It is nearly time to dust off your fishing gear for the Seeff / North Coast Courier Orphan Fund Fishing Fun Day on Saturday, April 1.

This time around things are going to be done a little differently.

It is not a fishing ‘competition’ and there will be no measuring and weighing of fish and as such – no prizes for the biggest fish.

There will however be loads of excellent lucky draw prizes up for grabs throughout the morning and families are encouraged to bring their braai’s and picnic baskets and make a morning of it.

The focus is on family fun and affording fisherman the rare opportunity to fish the exceptionally productive, untouched waters of the Dudley Pringle dam, which is not normally open to the public.

An online selfie competition will also be held on the day through The North Coast Courier Facebook and Twitter pages, where people can submit their selfies with the fish they caught to the hashtag #NCCFunFishing.

Another exciting addition is that anglers can target any species of fish in the dam (including bass, tilapia and barble) – fishing with bait or artificial lures (some conditions apply so make sure to read the rules when you enter).

A fantastic kids bass fishing clinic will also be held during the course of the morning.

Space is limited and anglers are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment as the previous event at the dam did sell out.

You can enter at Hook Line and Sinker Ballito or Salt Rock or below.

The cost for bank anglers will be R100 and R150 for boat anglers.

Please deposit your entrance fee electronically to the following banking details:
North Coast Courier Orphan Fund
Bank ABSA
Branch 630229
Account No: 9109572488
Reference: Surname of Angler 1

(Please note your entry will not be confirmed until the entry fee is paid)

This entry form is no longer available. Please register on the day of the event. Space is limited, so be sure to get there bright and early to secure a spot!

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. No wading in the water, all bank anglers must remain on the bank and may not enter the water

2. Water craft. No motors, no kick boats or  any craft where anglers come in contact with water. Max 2 people per craft.

3. All craft will be inspected to make sure they are “sea worthy” (generally safe to fish from).

4. All craft angles must have a life jacket (to be worn while launching the craft.

5. No anglers will be permitted to fish unless they have signed an indemnity form.

6. All fish in the dam can be targetted (bass, barble and tilapia) – STRICTLY CATCH AND RELEASE! Anglers may use bait (worms, boilies, etc.) but no live baits at all (live fish
of any kind).

7. All fish must be released safely back to the dam. In the event of a gut hooked fish, please trim the line, so as to ensure no further damage to the fish.
8. No fish may be removed from the premises.

9. Care should be taken not to hold the fish out of the water for longer than a minute. Please keep the fish wet as long as possible and do not allow the fish to be placed on the grass as this removes its protective coating.

10. Each Competitor and guest are to be acquainted with & adhere to the rules of the event. Failure to do so will result in a disqualification.

11. Registration will start from 06h30 look for directions on the road.

12. Fishing will start at 06h30 sharp and lines up at 10h30. Anglers can start fishing as soon as they are registered. Prize giving at 11h00, whereafter anglers can continue to fish, braai,
and enjoy the dam until 14h00.

13. Sporting behavior and respect for other anglers are imperative, please give each other their due casting space.

14. The dam provided is private property and has been sponsored for this event by the land owners. Please respect the fauna and flora and the privacy of the land owners. Any abuse
will see us forfeiting any future use of these facilities.

15. Do not litter, there are refuse bins provided. HEFTY FINES IF YOU ARE CAUGHT LITTERING. Please make sure discarded fishing line is destroyed as birdlife do tend to get caught up and land up with severe injuries.

16. In the event of bad weather the fun day will continue. Please come prepared nevertheless.

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