Estcourt fisherman Nathan Ramdhani kicked off the New Year in style after landing a massive barbel weighing 13.4kg at Wagendrift Dam on Sunday (January 4).

Ramdhani described the catch as a memorable start to the year, with fellow anglers stunned by the size of the fish.

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The catch has since drawn attention from the local fishing community, highlighting Wagendrift Dam as a productive spot for barbel fishing.

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