Big Game Fish Action at the Prestigious Mapelane Trophy 2024
Two straight days of action-packed angling at the home of South Africa’s richest Game Fish waters, it’s time for one of the oldest local fishing tournaments – the Mapelane Trophy 2024
Hosted by the Mapelane Ski-Boat Club, the Mapelane Trophy is one of South Africa’s oldest fishing competitions. In its 62nd year, this prestigious tournament sees 17 teams from all over KwaZulu-Natal on the hunt for some seriously trophy-worthy fish.
Get all the info like what’s up for grabs, dates and times, and how to be part of the action.
MAPELANE TROPHY 2024 PRIZES
As this is an Interclub, up for grabs are Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th placed teams for the 17 teams competing. And with this being the 62nd edition of one of the oldest fishing comps in South Africa, this prestigious trophy comes with some serious bragging rights.
MAPELANE TROPHY 2024 DATES AND TIMES
The Mapelane Trophy kicks off on Friday the 24th of May with Anglers hitting the water at first light (around 06h30) in pursuit of some epic Gamefish. The teams have a few hours to haul in some big catches before having to beach by 14h30 – with Day 1’s weigh-in concluding at 15h30.
On Saturday the 25th of May, teams will again go out at first light for a full day on the water before beaching at 14h30 to weigh in their catches, before the teams’ final tallies will be recorded.
The Mapelane Trophy 2024 concludes with the prize-giving and the awarding of this year’s Mapelane Trophy.
MAPELANE TROPHY 2024 INFO
17 teams from clubs all over KZN will head out into the pristine waters of St Lucia to reel in some epic game fish. Hosted by the popular Mapelane Ski-Boat Club situated inside KwaZulu-Natal’s famous 800+ acre iSimangaliso Wetland Park, the Mapelane Ski-Boat Club really is unique among SA clubs.
While the teams have already been selected to represent their various clubs, you can still make a day of it by heeding to the Mapelane Ski-Boat Club to support the anglers and see some awesome game fishing taking place.
MAPELANE TROPHY 2024 CONTACT
For more information about the club or the Mapelane Trophy 2024 comp, contact the Mapelane Ski-Boat Club.
Address: iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, St Lucia, KZN
Phone: 083 448 0971
Follow the Mapelane Ski-Boat Club’s Facebook page and stay up-to-date with the latest Mapelane Trophy action.
Learn more about the Mapelane Ski-Boat Club.
Fair winds, calm seas, and tight lines to the teams competing at the Mapelane Trophy 2024.
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