Haroon honoured with an ‘orange cap’
Anglers had to cope with some poor catches...
The Angling Professional League (APL) Transnat Knock Out semi finals which was held at Richgate Park on March 12 proved to be a daunting task as anglers had to cope with some poor catches and multiple “stucks” as anglers lost fish and traces due to the dam having reached full capacity and contending with the thick vegetation.
In Zone 2, Ladysmith Angling Club (57 pts) overcame a very spirited and determined Stillwaters Angling Club (22 pts) while in Zone 3/4, Breakwaters (19 pts) defeated Challengers (8 pts). The top angler of the day was Haroon Bosman of Ladysmith Angling Club who bagged 14 pts, receiving the “orange” cap, R200 and an outright trophy for his outstanding achievements. Both Breakwaters and Ladysmith Angling Clubs will match up in the Transnat Knock Out Final on April 9 at Sandford.
The next fixture, the VME League 6 will be held on March 26 at Sandford with Breakwaters favourably placed to be crowned the VME League Champions, leading the log with 44 pts; followed by Ladysmith (34 pts); Stillwaters (32 pts); Challengers (29 pts) and Dannhauser (7pts). The current record holders of the APL thus far are Preethum Birbal (Challengers AC – heaviest carp of 3,650kg); Sikander Amod (Stillwaters AC – heaviest non-scaled fish of 6,9kg); Suvyn Budhoo (Stillwaters AC– rare specie – a bass of 1,090kg); Veruschka Boodhoo (Stillwaters AC– Lady Angler of the Year); Dan Govender (Ladysmith AC – senior angler of the year) and Ebrahim Mia (Challengers AC – Angler of Year).
The overall leader of the APL is Ebrahim Mia (green cap) of Challengers with an impressive 75 pts.
