In the previous three years this competition took place at Rutland Water (England), Konakova (Russia) and Lough Ree- Lanesborough (Ireland) making this the first time in South Africa.<\/p>\n
Forever Loskopdam will host the teams from South Africa, Namibia, Ireland, Lithuania, Romania, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Belarus, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Russia, Croatia and the USA.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe teams usually consist of four anglers, two reserves, one manager and a coach. We chose Loskopdam because of the variety of fish species, beautiful nature and excellent facilities,\u201d said Magriet Coetzee, SAALAA Representative and Manager of the South African Team.<\/p>\n
The team representing South Africa is known as the Proteas and consist of Magriet Coetzee (Manager), Rennie Sada (Coach), Pieter Reynecke (Captain), Wayne Naude, Fanie Fourie, Emile van Druten, Damon Nell and Norval Feuth.<\/p>\n
Fish to be caught during the competition are:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Enteromius mattozi (Papermouth)<\/p>\n \u2022Clarias gariepinus (Sharptooth Catfish)<\/p>\n \u2022Labeobarbus marequensis (Lardescale Yellowfish)<\/p>\n \u2022Labeobarbus polylepis (Smallscale Yellowfish)<\/p>\n \u2022Micropterus dolomieu (Smallmouth Bass)<\/p>\n \u2022Micropterus salmoides (Largemouth Bass)<\/p>\n \u2022Oreochromis mossambicus (Mozambique Tilapia)<\/p>\n \u2022Schilbe intermedius (Silver Catfish)<\/p>\n \u2022Coptodon rendalli (Redbreast Tilapia)<\/p>\n Andries C. Hoffman, a River Scientist will also be displaying some of the fish species for the public to come and view and learn more about.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are exceptionally excited to host The Sport Fishing World Championship at Forever Resort Loskopdam as this event is the equivalent to the Olympics,\u201d said Monica van der Linde, General Manager at Forever Resort Loskopdam.<\/p>\n Schedule of events:<\/strong><\/p>\n 9 February 2019 \u2013 Opening Ceremony in Sandton, Johannesburg<\/p>\n 10 and 11 February 2019 \u2013 Fishing exercise days on Loskopdam<\/p>\n 12 and 13 February 2019 \u2013 Fishing competition on Loskopdam<\/p>\n 13 February 2019 \u2013 Gala Awards Ceremony at Forever Resort Loskopdam<\/p>\n 14 February 2019 \u2013 Departure of Teams.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Parents frustrated by a lack of space in Middelburg schools<\/a><\/p>\n Traffic officers to appear in court for corruption<\/a><\/p>\n #TrafficAlert: Two dead in Kranspoort accidents<\/a><\/p>\n VIDEO: Two perish after truck jack-knifes<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Save our standby number (072 248 3855) and send us a WhatsApp message with the words \u201cAdd me\u201d to be added to our broadcast list.<\/p>\n \u2022 Like us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, follow us on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 Subscribe to our\u00a0YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\nAlso read:<\/h3>\n
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