The 6th round of the Pick n Pay Claude Pittaway Round Robin took place on 25th January 2025. It was a fantastic day (fish Wise) but the weather was weird. First thing in the morning we walked in the mist and casting, one could not see where you we landing I the mist. At least it was in the sea mostly. With a water temperature of about 14-18 degrees we managed to have a wonderful day and it produced fish, and a few decent ones which put other to shame producing 12 different species of fish, totalling 155 fish with a weight of 185.87kg. Attendance on the beach was once again very good to see – 36 of them. All our comps are catch and release, so this way we further the life of the fish.
The weigh-in was handled smoothly by our weigh masters Chris Pike and Laurence Kemsley, and prize giving was handled by Chris Pike and Chairman Gary du Randt. We have a complement of 10 teams of 4 anglers, making up the Round Robin competitions, with a number of individual anglers. It was wonderful to see a few members and the partners and kids joining us, we also welcomed new members to the club. Many stories were told and enjoyed around the fire and braai afterwards.
The following were the achievements of the anglers: Biggest in the species were as follows:
Dusky Cob – Heinrich Janse van Rensburg 1.71kg; Bronze Bream – Brendan Marais 4.63kg; Black Musselcracker – Paul Knight 1.91kg; White Musselcracker – Faan de Klerk 4.22kg; White Steenbras – Dave Kemp 2.18kg; Zebra – JJ French 0.99kg; Baardman – Brendan Marais 2.68kg; Galjoen – Laurence Kemsley 1.01kg; Blacktail – Naude Pienaar 1.08kg; Cape Stumpnose – Russell Dales 0.59kg; Yellowbelly Rockcod – Ethan Janse van Rensburg 0.74kg; Klipvis – Naude Pienaar 0.27kg; Eeltail Barbel – Heinrich Janse van Rensburg 1.07kg, 2-Tone Fingerfin – Naude Pienaar 0.39kg, Well done to all who caught.
Top angler for the day went to Josh Timm with 25.58kg, top U16 Naude Pienaar 6.2kg, top U21 Ethan Janse van Rensburg 7.09kg, top Lady Shannen Kethro 4.77kg, Top Master Deon Marais caught 18.28kg and top Grand Master Matt Kethro 0.88kg with 2.91kg.Top team for the day was Brendan Marais tem ‘the Kabaljoes’ with 250 points. Catch of the day went to Brendan Marais for his 4.63kg Bronze Bream.
A very big thank you goes out to all our sponsors who make prize giving possible. Pick n Pay, Kraft Alchemy, Prestons, Phil’s Car Wash & Valet, 1826, Sports ‘n All, Astron R72, Nifty Boating, Buco, The Local Choice Pharmacy, Rosehill Superspar, Siyakhula Trading, Jacks Paint & Hardware, Fish SA, John Tarr, Tyremart, Team the Lost Seamen, JF Construction and Magical Gardens, the Reel Mechanic, The Tab, The Chef Pantry.
Should you wish to become a sponsor or a member please contact Gary du Randt on 0823249448 to arrange a meeting, or email portalfredrocknsurf@gmail.com. Our next fixture takes place on the 1st and 2nd of February and its our Species Compo from @ 6am until weigh in at 12pm Sunday at the Country Club.. Stywe Lyne. Also see our Facebook Page Port Alfred Rock & Surf for more details, upcoming events, pictures and latest news regarding members and our activities.
- This article was first published in Talk of the Town, January 30, 2025. The newspaper serving the communities of Ndlambe and the Sunshine Coast, with a weekly wrap of Makhanda news, is available at stores from early on Thursdays.
