Herald Fishing: Tight lines for Paddock compo
Over R150 000 worth of prizes is on offer. There will be numerous lucky draws including a main cash prize of R4000 and two other prizes worth R1000 cash each.
The popular annual Paddock Fishing Compo, scheduled for March 29 to 31, promises to be a fun-filled family weekend.
With 30 fully stocked dams, there should be some great catches on offer.
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The briefing takes place at the Paddock Farmers’ Club on Friday, March 29, at 7pm. For more information, contact 083 2935265.
While it’s very much a fishing compo, there is also a lot of emphasis on it being a family event, with fun planned for everyone of all ages.
Camping is available and there’s a reminder that no alcohol or pets to be brought into the Paddock Farmers’ Club premises.
There is a bar facility available.
Over R150 000 worth of prizes is on offer. There will be numerous lucky draws including a main cash prize of R4000 and two other prizes worth R1000 cash each.
Tickets cost R80 and every ticket is an automatic entry into the lukcy draw.
Arm bands, giving you entrance to the club grounds and dams, cost R20 (over 18s) and R10 (under 18s).
Camping is R300 per tent or caravan for the weekend. For more info, contact Elenor Hansen at 083 293 5265.
In other news, the fishing over the past week has been fantastic for the shore and offshore anglers.
There have been some quality fish boated on many vessels.
Reports are in of some very big tuna and couta coming out all along the coast and anglers boasting about their catches.
With the weather unable to make up its mind, it seems the trends will be the same for the next while.
Rock and surf scene has seen a flurry of summer fish over the past week.
Reports are in of anglers that have been ‘smashing’ the smooth hound sharks at night. These fish like the colder water and love a fresh fish bait.
Mullet, mackerel and chokka are the baits of choice when targeting these fish. Remember that they fight well above their weight, so come prepared for a fight.
Lots of crayfish are being caught and anglers remember to buy your crayfish licence.
Tight lines and screaming reels.
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