Couta Mania in KZN at the Annual Umlalazi Couta Classic
There’s nothing like full-blown Couta Mania in KZN. It’s time for the annual Umlalazi Couta Classic – a great way to spend the long weekend with family and fishing friends
With favourable conditions the last few weeks, KZN North Coast anglers (and, well anyone who wants to snag some lekker King Mackerel) are sure to reel in some quality Couta when we head down to the Umlalazi Skiboat Club at Mtinzini from Saturday 30 March onwards.
Yes, it’s that time of year again. It’s the Umlalazi Couta Classic 2024.
Here are all the important Umlalazi Couta Classic dates, times, launch sites, how to enter, prizes and who to contact…
Umlalazi Couta Classic Prizes
As always, there are some fantastic prizes up for grabs for the heaviest Coutas – R140’000 in total. The heaviest Couta lands you a cool R 80k, 2nd heaviest Couta reels in R40k, with the 3rd heaviest Couta netting R 20k.
But it’s not just the Top 3 walking away with prizes. There will be 22 other Couta Prizes and Lucky Draws happening throughout the weekend.
So apart from a thoroughly enjoyable weekend out on the water, you also stand a good chance of walking away with some great prizes (not to mention the bragging rights you’ll have when you’re back at work on Tuesday).
2024 Umlalazi Couta Classic Dates and Times
The Umlalazi Couta Classic kicks off with a briefing on Friday night (29th March 2024) @ 7 pm. Before we get to the all-important fishing on Saturday 30 March and Sunday 31 March 2024 from 5:00 am – 2:00 pm on both days.
With your entry fee, meals for both Friday and Saturday are included – so it’s a fantastic opportunity to hang out with some old angling friends, and to make some new ones.
As an FYI the launch sites for this year’s comp is from Mtunzini, Richard’s Bay Ski-Boat Club, and Meerensee.
2024 Umlalazi Couta Classic Entry Info
Pre-Entries for the Umlalazi Couta Classic already closed on the 1st of March (R950 per angler and includes a shirt, and Friday & Saturday meals), but fear not. You can still enter the comp with a late entry of R1’300 per angler which still includes your meals for Friday & Saturday (sadly not a shirt).
2024 Umlalazi Couta Classic Contact
The Umlalazi Couta Classic is hosted by The Umlalazi Skiboat Club (No 1 Hulley Ave Mtunzini, 3867).
If you still need any more info about this year’s comp please contact Lynn at 076 504 3529, 035 340 1006 or Email umlalazi@telkomsa.net
Also don’t forget to check out the Umlalazi Skiboat Club’s Facebook page – you might just see a pic of yourself with your magnificent Couta catch on there.
Bring the whole family along and join the Umlalazi Skiboat Club for an amazing weekend of quality Couta.
ALSO: Get the inside track on how to make an effective Couta trace.
ICYMI: 2023 Umlalazi Couta Classic Event Highlights
The 2023 event was very well attended with a lot of exciting stuff happening over the competition weekend. Check out the awesome event video to see what went down.
Check out other fishing competitions in March.
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