Casting off for the moola

The Angling Professional League will host its inaugural open competition next month.

Taking place on November 29 at Sandford (islands), this promises to be well-attended, with anglers pitting their skills against each other in pursuit of many lucrative prizes.

Traditionally, open competitions are generally hosted overnight.

However, organisers deliberated on the matter and decided on a day competition, as the lack of overnight fees would be more cost effective.

“The day competition will be fair, as it would cut down on the possibility of any transgressions under the cover of darkness, where it is practically impossible to monitor the competition over such a huge area and long period,” explained APL president, Matthew Shunmugam.

He also believes the day competition will reduce anti-social behaviour normally manifesting at overnight competitions.

In any event, anglers can look forward to thousands of Rand worth of incentives.

The scaled category carries a first prize total of R12 000, the non-scaled winner bags R8 000 and other prizes include appliances, fishing gear, accessories and cash amounts.

Also incorporated is a ‘skins’ competition, over two sessions.

“The skins carry a price tag of R4 000 for both scaled and non-scaled categories, and anglers might just have luck on their side to win.”

The competition begins at 5.30am, with the weigh-in closing at 4pm.

Entrance fees are R150 per angler, excluding gate fees, and queuing starts at the main gate – no observers are permitted.

“Tickets are available from Mohamed’s Midas, Murchison Street Motors, Lennoxton Motors, Ally’s Butchery, Ismail’s Trading and Vees Extreme Tackle.”

For more information, contact Terrence on 076 618 5476, Javed on 061 186 4277, Matthew on 082 807 8919, Kidd on 084 600 6333, Monty on 082 391 6324, Anil on 083 635 7130, Ajen on 081 764 0935 or Sanvir 073 566 4052.