All The Big Fishing Competitions in August
Get ready for an action-packed August as top anglers from across the country converge for a series of epic fishing competitions. From coastal bottomfish battles to deep-sea challenges and ladies’ tournaments, this month promises thrilling catches and fierce rivalry
Catch all the August Angling Action right here…
SADSAA All Coastal Interprovincial Kleinbaai Overburg BC
7th – 10th August 2024
With 9 teams from across South Africa sending some of their best to represent their province, including Ladies, Junior, and Senior teams reeling in some epic Red Roman, Galjoen, White Steenbras, Red Stumpnose and more, we’re in for a real treat at the SADSAA Kleinbaai All Coastal Bottomfish Interprovincial.
Check out the previous year’s event.
SADSAA All Stars Richards Bay RBSBC
9th – 11th August 2024
Organised by the South African Deep Sea Angling Association, the SADSAA All Stars Tournament is a premier deep-sea fishing competition. Hosted by the Richards Bay Ski Boat Club, it gathers top anglers from across the nation to compete for prestigious titles targeting a variety of game fish.
1 Beach Rd, Richards Bay | 035 753 2516 | Website
San Juan IBT Puerto Rico Protea
12th – 14th August 2024
A Marlin fishing experience like no other and considered Puerto Rico’s Finest Tournament by many in the angling community, the upcoming 71st International Billfishing Tournament in Puerto Rico promises an unforgettable experience for anglers from around the world, including our very own Proteas team.
Check out the event’s Facebook page for more.
NRR Interclub Durban NRR
23rd – 25th August 2024
The NRR (Natal Rod and Reel) Interclub in Durban is a prominent fishing competition organised by the Natal Deep Sea Rod and Reel Club and brings together multiple fishing clubs from around the region for a multi-day competition.
This significant social and sporting event in the local angling community sees anglers compete in various categories, targeting different species in the warm Durban waters, and promotes camaraderie, skill development, and conservation efforts.
Check out the Natal Deep Sea Rod and Reel Club’s Facebook page for more.
Queen of the Ocean Ladies Competition St Lucia SLSBC
30th – 31st August 2024
114 Lady anglers in 40 boats (including 15 first-time fishing Queens) hit the waters at the Queen of the Ocean Ladies Competition hosted by the St Lucia Ski Boat Club to promote women’s angling.
The 4th year of this awesome comp includes big prizes, Friday’s mega-popular “Beach Party”, and of course some epic catches.
Don’t miss out – follow along on the event’s Facebook page.
Tight lines, fair weather and big catches to all participants and organisers.
PREVIOUS COMPETITIONS
From the big SADSAA BottomFish Nationals in Durban to yellowtail in Yzerfontein, these are your August fishing competitions
It’s time again for loads of yellowtail action in Yzerfontein before SA’s top anglers battle it out at the SADSAA Bottom Fish Nationals in Durban. And Team SA is battling it out with the best of the best at the Hawaiian Billfish International in Kona. These are all the big fishing tournaments this August.
60TH HAWAIIAN INTERNATIONAL BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
27 July–4 August 2019
A team of three of SA’s best game fish anglers represents SADSAA at the 60th annual Hawaiian Internationational Billfish Tournament. This comp is known to produce some massive marlin, with ranges upwards of 500kg or 600kg. Follow updates from the SADSAA Facebook page. (Below pic from last year’s tournament.)
Kona, Hawaii
YZERFONTEIN YELLOWTAIL CHALLENGE
10/11 August 2019
On the west coast, one tournament to definitely look forward to this August is the big yellowtail extravaganza in Yzerfontein. There are over R85 000 in prizes (R20 000 cash for the heaviest yellowtail!) up for grabs and a whole lot of fun to be had at this year’s Yzerfontein Yellowtail Challenge at Yzerfontein Boat Angling Club.
Yzerfontein Boat Angling Club | Beach Road, Yzerfontein | 083 270 3435 | yzerfontein@polka.co.za
SADSAA BOTTOMFISH NATIONALS
12–16 August 2019
And then the best of the best head down to Durban for the ultimate bottomfish showdown of 2019. Natal hosts at Durban Ski-Boat Club this year’s SADSAA BottomFish Nationals.
Durban Ski Boat Club | 1 Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Durban | 031 337 9506 | accounts@durbanskiboatclub.co.za
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