The final round of the Mohamed Midas League was hosted at Zaaihoek Dam on February 8, with the outcome set to determine the overall league winner.

Dannhauser AC and Breakwaters AC entered the finale as the main contenders, with several permutations influencing the possible result.

True to its notorious reputation, the dam once again proved unpredictable. Previous rounds had delivered unexpected upsets, and this occasion was no different.

Breakwaters triumph in unpredictable conditions

Breakwaters AC rose to the challenge, amassing 49 points to take pole position in the final round. Dannhauser AC followed with 29 points, while Stillwaters AC secured 22 points. Challengers AC earned seven points, and Zullys Transport AC finished with one point.

After five rounds of competition, the final Mohamed Midas League standings were confirmed as follows: Breakwaters AC (46 points), Dannhauser AC (40 points), Stillwaters AC (26 points), Challengers AC (22 points) and Zullys Transport AC (16 points).

Individual honours decided in tight contest

The ‘Angler of the Day’ title produced a thrilling showdown between Santosh Balram of Dannhauser AC and Thasheel Rooplal of Breakwaters AC.

Both anglers finished with 10 points and six fish each. Rooplal secured victory by landing the heavier catch, earning R200 in prize money, an outright trophy and the coveted red cap. Thanks were extended to sponsors Zully’s Transport for their continued support.

Ajen Goli of Challengers AC was crowned ‘APL Angler of the Year’ with 36 points.

He was followed by Thasheel Rooplal of Breakwaters AC on 30 points and Santosh Balram, also on 30 points.

Other top anglers per club included Nishal Maharaj of Stillwaters AC with 19 points, while Ismail Syed led the Zullys Transport AC camp with 13 points.

Season title holders announced as follows:

• Junaid Adamjee (ZAC) for the heaviest scaled fish, a carp weighing 4.454 kg, earning a R500 incentive for exceeding 4kg;
• Andre Wilson (SAC) for the heaviest non-scaled fish, a barbel weighing 2.74kg;
• Ashveer Kunju (Stillwaters AC) in the rare species category for landing a yellowfish weighing 2.474kg, also earning a R500 incentive;
• Abhay Singh (SAC) as ‘Junior Angler of the Year’ with 10 points;
• Salome De Wet (SAC), a newcomer to the APL, as ‘Lady Angler of the Year’ with nine points;
• Vish Govender of Challengers AC as ‘Senior Angler of the Year’.

Congratulations were extended to all title holders following a gruelling season.

The next APL competition, the AA Tours Knock Out Final, will take place on March 29 at Zaaihoek Dam.

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