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Big Ones at the 2024 Mapelane Billfish Invitational
We spoke to the club chair: What to expect, the programme, dates, venue, eligible species, rules and prizes at this year’s Mapelane Billfish Invitational All species of marlin. Daily prizes. And the big overall prize for the best performance over the 4 days of awesome bill fishing. One of SA’s...
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Happening This Month: 6 Exciting Fishing Competitions in March
From interprovincial gamefish, local comps and the Blue Marlin Open in Kenya – These are all the big fishing competitions in March 2024 Whether it’s gamefish, or the mighty Couta, we’ve got all the details of the major fishing competitions happening in March 2024. RATEL LADIES...
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Navigating Boat Repairs: Finding the Right Repair Shop Today
From common faults and leaky hulls, to rusty rails and cranky engines. Finding a reliable repairer is important to get your boat shipshape and back on the water Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a nautical newbie, boat repairs are part and parcel of life on the water. Follow our guide, and...
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Smooth Cruising: 11 Crucial Checks to Get at Your Next Boat Service
Electronics, gearbox, cooling and props (and more) – these 11 services are absolutely vital to do at every boat service to keep you on the water for longer From the hull to steering to max performance – your boat’s an incredible machine, but if you want her to get you to the fish first, you...
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See The Year’s No 1 + No 2 Best-Selling Outboards in Action
Plus: We unveil the best-selling outboard brand overall – accounting for every second outboard sold in SA for the last 4 years. And the most dependable and reliable small & 4-stroke outboard motors for saltwater or fresh (with reviews) Powerful. Reliable. And Super fuel-efficient....
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Get Ready for Big Fish at The BLG BottomFish Bonanza at PEDSAC
When, where, what species, R200k’s worth of prizes and how to enter the BLG BottomFish Bonanza at PEDSAC this February 2024 Poenskop, Miss Lucy, Geelbek, Yellowtail – we’re going after them all at this year’s BLG BottomFish Bonanza at Pedsac in Port Elizabeth. And you can too – over...
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Boat Service Schedule: How Often and When Should You Service Your Boat?
Oil changes, filter changes, cooling system and belt and hose inspections – this boat service schedule shows exactly how and when to service your boat in PE Engine, gearbox, hull, steering, electrical systems – boats are incredibly fun and awesome, but you must take care of your...
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Ready for Big Ones at This Year’s Richards Bay Billfish Interprovincial
Our team brings you all the tournament info: All the dates, contacts, programme, teams, qualifying species and what to expect at the Richards bay Billfish Interprovincial 33 Anglers in 11 teams for 9 provinces. 5 Marlin species and 3 days of top-level game fishing. The Richards Bay Billfish...
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We Are Now The Official Dealer for Garmin Marine in Port Elizabeth
Garmin Marine services in PE, what Garmin products are available and how to get the best of Garmin from our PE shop – here’s what you need to know about Garmin Marine in Port Elizabeth today Chartplotters, fishfinders, radar and autopilots. Looking for the latest from Garmin Marine in Port...
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Big Ones at the Billfish 15000 in Sodwana
The biggest marlin in 24 years, all the dates, rules and a few surprising facts about one of the biggest billfish events in South Africa as this year’s Billfish 15000 kicks off at sunrise on 8 November 2022 in Sodwana Over 11790 anglers on 2785 boat 425,200 hours over the last 32 years. It’s...
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