Ten dams are fully stocked, and great prizes are up for grabs at the Harding Bass Compo this Saturday (15th).
Registration is at the Harding Country Club at 05:00, with fishing from 06:00 to 16:00. The cost is R200 for adults and R100 for children U12.
Artificial lures should be used, and only live fish to be measured. Also, remember it’s a catch and release competition.
Wristbands must be worn by all anglers to avoid disqualification.
Lots of entertainment for all.
For details and entries, visit www.hardingbasscompo.com or call Matthew Nothard on 082 3750653.
Don’t forget the Paddock Fishing competition from March 21 to 23. It’s one of the largest family fun weekends on the South Coast and has been held for many years.
There are over 30 fully stocked dams for fishing and over R150 000 worth of prizes to be won. Loads of lucky draws, including the main cash draw of R5 000, as well as two R1 500 cash draws.
Tickets cost R80 per person, and every ticket is an entry into the lucky draws. The more tickets you have, the more chances of winning. Arm bands for entrance into the club grounds and dams cost R20 (adult) and R10 (U18). Camping is R400 for the weekend per tent or caravan.
The briefing will be at the Paddock Farmers’ Club on Friday, March 21 at 19:00. For further information and tickets, contact Elenor Hansen on 083 2935265 or email elenorh@vodamail.co.za.
The Game Fish Classic competition takes place from March 21 to 23.
First place wins R20 000, second R10 000, and third R5 000. The top lady angler wins R10 000 and the top junior R5 000.
Boats can launch between Umkomaas and Port Edward.
The competition includes a spit braai and live entertainment at Shelly Beach Skiboat Club, with a briefing on March 20 at 17:30 and prizegiving on March 23 at 16:30.
For further information email: shellyp@venturenet.co.za.
Tide times:
Friday, March 14: Full Moon, High 04:01, Low 10:09, High 16:11, Low 22:16, best fishing 15:39 to 16:43.
Saturday, March 15: High 04:25, Low 10:33, High 16:34, Low 22:39, best fishing 16:02 to 17:06.
Sunday, March 16: High 04:49, Low 10:56, High 16:57, Low 23:02, best fishing 15:23 to 16:25.
Monday, March 17: High 05:12, Low 11:19, High 17:19, Low 23:24, best fishing 15:45 to 16:47.
Tuesday, March 18: High 05:35, Low 11:42, High 17:42, Low 23:46, best fishing 16:08 to 17:10.
Wednesday, March 19: High 05:58, Low 12:04, High 18:04, Low 00:09, best fishing 16:30 to 17:32.
Remember, responsible fishing is keeping the shoreline as clean as possible and abiding by the bag limits.
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