Final Results: Sport Fishing World Games in SA

The first 7 championship results are in: SA takes two gold, a silver and bronze, plus: All the official dates, venues and competitions (WATCH): From fly fishing and carp to bass, shore and big game angling world championships at the fourth Sport Fishing World Games held in South Africa in February 2019

15 World angling championship games taking place all around the country. And all the world’s best anglers gathered in SA for one global fishing event. From long casting and coarse fishing to fly fishing, carp, bass, big game, freshwater, shore angling and feeder fishing. It’s all here as South Africa hosts the fourth Sport Fishing World Games 2019 in February.

WATCH: SOUTH AFRICA HOSTS SPORT FISHING WORLD GAMES IN 2019

SOUTH AFRICA WELCOMES THE FISHING WORLD

Hosted by the South Africa Sport Anglers & Casting Federation (SASACC), with SADSAA assisting on the boat fishing side, in South Africa throughout February 2019. The fourth-ever Sport Fishing World Games is an international fishing body CIPS (associated with FIPS-M) world championship event. And you can expect to see some of the world’s best anglers in action around the country.

The competition comprises a massive central opening ceremony and parade on 9 February 2019 in Sandton, Johannesburg, and then 15 different world championship fishing events around the country. All taking place in South Africa during the month of February 2019.

We have all your Sport Fishing World Games South Africa 2019 info right here:

WATCH: THE OFFICIAL WORLD GAMES 2019 OPENING

The Sport Fishing World Games 2019 opening ceremony took place in Nelson Mandela Square and the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on 9 February 2019. You can watch a recording of the ceremony here.

15 WORLD FISHING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ONE

After the opening ceremony, the various fishing teams headed out to different locations around the country for individual fishing world games tournaments. There are 15 competing classes: And the first results are in:

SPORT FISHING WORLD GAMES: INITIAL RESULTS

The first seven of 15 championship tournament results are in, and South Africa has so far managed two golds, as well as one silver and bronze finish. There’s a mixed bag of top finishers, with the likes of the Hungary and Italy having also each taken two golds. But the one to watch is most certainly Spain, who have already taken four gold medals. Here are some of the initial results:

CARNIVOROUS FROM BOAT FISHING WORLD CHAMPIONS 2019: CZECH REPUBLIC

Hosted by FIPS-ED and SAKHV/SAALAA, the world predator fish championships took place at Loskop Dam in Mpumalanga and Limpopo, 10–13 February 2019. 

RESULTS

1. Czech Republic
2. Hungary
3. Namibia
4. Romania
5. South Africa
6. Latvia
7. Italy
8. Russia

Dates: 10–13 February 2019
Venue: Loskop Dam, Middelburg
Fish species: Black bass, blue kurper, yellowfish (large- and small mouth), papermouth, redbreast tilapia, sharp-tooth catfish
Contact: Magriet Coetzee | +27 (0)83 452 5900 | magriet@agsa.co.za

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CARP FISHING WORLD CHAMPIONS 2019: SOUTH AFRICA

Hosted by FIPS-ED and SAFBAF, the world carp fishing championships took place at Bloemhof Dam in the North West Province, 10–13 February 2019. And South Africa took the gold:

RESULTS

1. South Africa
2. France
3. Romania
4. Australia
5. England
6. Ukraine
7. Russia
8. Hungary
9. Bulgaria
10. Croatia

Dates: 10–13 February 2019
Venue: Bloemhof Dam, Bamboesspruit Reserve near Wolmaransstad
Fish species: Black bass, blue kurper, yellowfish (large- and small mouth), sharp-tooth catfish, carp, grass carp, makriel, mudfish, spotted barb
Contact: Cecile Venter | +27 (0)73 418 9703 | sec@sacarp.org.za

MASTERS FLY FISHING WORLD CHAMPIONS 2019: SPAIN

Hosted by FIPS MOUCHE and SAFFA, the world masters fishing championships took place in none other than Dullstroom in Mpumalanga, 10–15 February 2019:

RESULTS

1. Spain
2. USA
3. Italy
4. South Africa (men)
5. Ireland
6. Australia
7. South Africa (ladies)

Dates: 10–15 February 2019
Venue: Dullstroom, Mpumalanga (Dunkeld Country And Equestrian Estate)
Fish species: Brown trout, rainbow trout
Contact: Patrick O’Brien | +27 (0)82 559 8978 | patrick.obrien@sulzer.com

LADIES SHORE FISHING WORLD CHAMPIONS 2019: SPAIN

Hosted by FIPS-M and the SA Shore Angling Association, the ladies shore angling world championships took place in Langebaan, 10–14 February 2019:

TOP 10 RESULTS

1. Spain
2. Portugal
3. Croatia
4. England
5. France
6. Netherlands
7. Gemany
8. South Africa
9. Ireland
10. Italy

Dates: 10–14 February 2019
Venue: Langebaan Golf Estate (about 1–2 hours’ drive from Cape Town)
Fish species: Blacktail, brown smoothhound shark, bull ray, eagle ray, kob, lesser guitarfish, spear-nose skate, st joseph shark, white stumpnose
Contact: Pierre Du Preez | +27 (0)83 564 2160 | 2019worldchamps@gmail.com

MASTERS SHORE FISHING WORLD CHAMPIONS 2019: ITALY

Hosted by FIPS-M and the SA Shore Angling Association, the masters’ shore angling world championships took place in Langebaan, 10–14 February 2019:

TOP 10 RESULTS

1. Italy
2. Namibia
3. Portugal
4. Spain
5. South Africa
6. Germany
7. Spain (second team)
8. England
9. Tunisia
10. Brazil

Dates: 10–14 February 2019
Venue: Langebaan Golf Estate (about 1–2 hours’ drive from Cape Town)
Fish species: Black tail, brown smoothhound shark, bull ray, eagle ray, kob, lesser guitarfish, spearnose skate, st joseph shark, white stumpnose
Contact: Pierre Du Preez | +27 (0)83 564 2160 | 2019worldchamps@gmail.com

PAIRS/DUO SHORE FISHING WORLD CHAMPIONS 2019: GERMANY

Hosted by FIPS-M and the SA Shore Angling Association, the shore angling world championships for pairs/duos takes place in Langebaan, 10–14 February 2019:

TOP 10 RESULTS

1. Germany
2. South Africa
3. Italy
4. England
5. Spain
6. Belgium
7. Brazil
8. Namibia
9. Greece

Dates: 10–14 February 2019
Venue: Langebaan Golf Estate (about 1–2 hours’ drive from Cape Town)
Fish species: Blacktail, brown smoothhound shark, bull ray, eagle ray, kob, lesser guitarfish, spear-nose skate, st joseph shark, white stumpnose
Contact: Pierre Du Preez | +27 (0)83 564 2160 | 2019worldchamps@gmail.com

SENIORS SHORE FISHING WORLD CHAMPIONS 2019: SPAIN

Hosted by FIPS-M and the SA Shore Angling Association, the shore angling world championships for seniors happened in Langebaan, 10–14 February 2019:

TOP 10 RESULTS

1. Spain
2. Ireland
3. South Africa
4. Italy
5. Netherlands
6. England
7. Portugal
8. Germany
9. France
10. Wales

Dates: 10–14 February 2019
Venue: Langebaan Golf Estate (about 1–2 hours’ drive from Cape Town)
Fish species: Black tail, brown smoothhound shark, bull ray, eagle ray, kob, lesser guitarfish, spearnose skate, st joseph shark, white stumpnose
Contact: Pierre Du Preez | +27 (0)83 564 2160 | 2019worldchamps@gmail.com

BIG GAME FISHING WORLD CHAMPIONS 2019: SPAIN

Hosted by FIPS-M and SADSAA, the big game fishing world games took place in Sodwana, 11–15 February 2019: 

TOP RESULTS

1. Spain
2. England
3. Mexico

Dates: 11–15 February 2019
Venue: Sodwana Bay, KZN
Fish species: Black marlin, blue marlin, striped marlin, sailfish, dorado, little tuna, mackerel, wahoo and yellowfin tuna
Contact: Hymie Steyn | +27 (0)21 976 2714 | hymie_sadsaa@absamail.co.za

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BLACK BASS FISHING WORLD CHAMPIONS 2019: SOUTH AFRICA

Hosted by FIPS-ED and the South African Bass Angling Association, the world black bass fishing championships take place in the Vaal River at the Emerald Resort and Casino in Vanderbijlpark, 10–14 February:

TOP 10 RESULTS

1. South Africa
2. Australia
3. Germany
4. Italy
5. Korea
6. Zambia
7. Portugal
8. Zimbabwe
9. Unites States
10. Namibia

Dates: 10–14 February 2019
Venue: Emerald Resort & Casino, Vanderbijlpark
Fish species: Black bass
Contact: Wendy Watson | +27 (0)83 881 9383 | secretary@sabaa.co.za

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FEEDER FISHING WORLD CHAMPIONS 2019: HUNGARY

Hosted by FIPS-ED and SAFBAF, the world feeder fishing championships also happen at Bloemhof Dam in the North West Province (either at the Sandveld or Sloep Reserves), 10–17 February 2019:

TOP 10 RESULTS

1. Hungary
2. Netherlands
3. Italy
4. England
5. Czech Republic
6. Belgium
7. France
8. Ukraine
9. Russia
10. Ireland

Dates: 10–17 February 2018
Venue: Bloemhof Dam, Bamboesspruit Reserve near Wolmaransstad
Fish species: Black bass, blue kurper, yellowfish (large- and small mouth), sharp-tooth catfish, carp, grass carp, makriel, mudfish, spotted barb
Contact: Leon Gunter | +27 (0)82 824 0327 | leon.gunter@transnet.net

LADIES COARSE/MATCH FISHING WORLD CHAMPIONS 2019: HUNGARY

Hosted by FIPS-ED and SAFBAF, the ladies coarse fishing championships take place at the Kingfisher Club in the Vaal River system near Vereeniging, 10–16 February 2019:

TOP 10 RESULTS

1. Hungary
2. Italy
3. England
4. France
5. Finland
6. South Africa
7. Poland
8. Spain
9. Belgium
10. Netherlands

Dates: 10–16 February 2019
Venue: The Kingfisher Club near Vereeniging
Fish species: Black bass, blue kurper, yellowfish (large- and small mouth), sharp-tooth catfish, carp, grass carp, makriel, mudfish, spotted barb
Contact: Annetjie Lubbe | +27 (0)82 569 4191 | aclubbe@mweb.co.za

LONG CASTING, SEA WEIGHTS WORLD CHAMPIONS 2019: ITALY

Hosted by FIPS-M and SASCF, the long casting world championships take place in Bapsfontein, just outside of the SA capital, Pretoria in Gauteng, 10–15 February 2019:

TOP 10 RESULTS

1. Italy A
2. Italy B
3. Uruguay
4. Argentina
5. South Africa A
6. Germany
7. Belgium
8. Spain
9. Paraguay
10. South Africa B

Dates: 10–15 February 2019
Venue: Bapsfontein outside Pretoria (convene at the Sierra Burgers Park Hotel)
Type: Casting distance championships
Contact: Bossie Van Rensburg | +27 (0)83 380 9876 | bossie@treetraders.co.za

MASTERS COARSE/MATCH FISHING WORLD CHAMPIONS 2019: FRANCE

Hosted by FIPS-ED and SAFBAF, the world masters coarse fishing championships take place at the Aqua Vaal Club in the Vaal River System near Vereeniging, 10–15 February 2019:

TOP RESULTS

1. France
2. Italy
3. England
4. Finland
5. Slovenia
6. Germany
7. Netherlands
8. South Africa
9. Spain

Dates: 10–15 February 2018
Venue: Aqua Vaal Club, near Vereeniging
Fish species: Black bass, blue kurper, yellowfish (large- and small mouth), sharp-tooth catfish, carp, grass carp, makriel, mudfish, spotted barb
Contact: Annetjie Lubbe | +27 (0)82 569 4191 | aclubbe@mweb.co.za

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FRESHWATER BANK FISHING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Hosted by FIPS-ED and SAFBAF, the world freshwater bank fishing championships is hosted in Oranjeville on the Vaal Dam in the Free State. There are three championship fishing days and a prize giving.

Dates: 10–12 February 2018
Venue: Oranjeville, Free State (at the Herberg Hotel)
Fish species: Black bass, blue kurper, yellowfish (large- and small mouth),sharptooth catfish, carp, grass carp, makriel, mudfish, spotted barb
Contact: Meisie Schneider | +27 (0)82 460 7846 | meisiesc@vodamail.co.za | carlsc@vodamail.co.za

LIGHT-TACKLE BOAT SEA FISHING WORLD CHAMPS

Hosted by FIPS-M and SALTBAA, the world championship light-tackle boat fishing contest happens in Mossel Bay on the coast of the Southern Cape. There is one free day after arrival, three training days and three championship fishing days followed by a prize giving.

Dates: 10–17 February 2019
Venue: Mossel Bay Yacht Club
Fish species: Bluefin stingray, bronze shark, brown smoothhound shark, bull ray, catface rockcod, dusky shark, eagle ray, kob, leopard shark, lesser guitarfish, marbled electric ray, puff adder shy shark
Contact: Ronnie Groenewald | +27 (0)83 785 6301 | secretary@saltbaa.co.za | safety@saltbaa.co.za  

CONTACTS FOR THE WORLD GAMES 2019 ORGANISERS

For more information on the Sport Fishing World Games in South Africa, February 2019, r any individual world championship events, you can contact:
+27 (0)82 829 8251
secretary@sasacc.co.za
saangling@mweb.co.za

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