Activity Description

Sundowner Adventures will be hosting the 1st Annual Summer Bass fishing competition on Sunday, 30th Nov this year. We are excited to be utilizing our new fishing waters at at Sun Ox Fishing (Oxbow Country Estate). The six fishing dams have a healthy population of bass and offer competitors a quality fishing experience. Our ethos for the event is to offer like minded people an opportunity to spend time in the outdoors pursuing the fine art of sport fishing while meeting new people and having a fun time. The diversity of great prizes from our generous sponsors is always a great attraction.

The upmarket location guarantees a spectacular setting and competitors will enjoy the mouth watering snack which is included in the entry fee.

Competitors will be sent an official form to complete and sign after booking online.

Entry Rules
• This is an open competition for individual anglers.
• Fishing will be lake-style with Rules to create a fair and level ‘playing field’. Lure or fly may be used.
• There is no need to belong to any recognised club or association.
• The competition is a one-day event that will be held at Sun Ox Fishing on Saturday, 15th Nov 2025
• There is a maximum of 60 competitors.
• Entries will be accepted with on a first come first serve (pay) basis.
• The Entry Fee is R350 per adult (15yrs+) & R250 per child (8-14yrs). Juniors must have an adult (18+ years) or a parent present. Non- fishing guests are welcome. These fees are not refundable under any circumstances (unless the event is cancelled by organizers).
• Entry fee includes a light lunch and soft drink. Guests are required to pay for any additional drinks, meals, accommodation etc. No alcohol or meals may be brought onto the Oxbow Country Estate property.
• Registration will commence at 06:15am.
• All correspondence and enquiries about the competition should be made to Wayne Sinclair at: Sundowner Adventures. Cell: 0834140391 E-mail: gofish@sundowner.co.za

Advance payment is required:
Sundowner Adventures, FNB – Branch 250655, A/C 63083370155
Please email completed entry form to gofish@sundowner.co.za

Fishing Rules
The Competition will be fished from the side of the fly fishing dams, adhering to regulations and respecting the spirit and tradition of game angling. There may be occasions when the organisers will need to amend the rules for some reason, or local fishery regulations may have to be imposed or the match postponed to a later date; whatever the reason, the match organiser’s decision will be final and binding.
There is no beat system and anglers may freely choose where they would like to fish. There will be two fishing sessions (6:30-10 & 11-1pm) with an hour “time-out” for lunch.
Rods
Two rod’s may be used by each competitor. Only one rod may be fished at a time.
Flies & lures
Fishing shall be with lure or fly. Only single de-barbed hooks allowed. No bait of any form may be used on a fly.

Proximity of anglers
Please respect the distance between anglers.
Proximity of spectators
No spectators will be permitted within the applicable distance of the competing fisher. No assistance may be given to the competitor by any spectator.

Other match rules and determination of results
Competitors shall not fish before the start of the match and will fish from the bank during the competition. Competitors must not fish during the pre-determined “Time-out’s”. These will be discussed on the day. Any person fishing before the competition commences or during “Time-out’s” will be disqualified.
Accidentally foul hooked fish that are hooked from gill plate to front of head will count toward the total bag weight. Foul hooked fish that are hooked from gill plate to tail will not count.
The individual placing recorded will be decided by:
1) Total length of bass landed.
2) In the event of a tie, the decision will be based on the longest bass.
3) There will be spot prizes for competitors.
This an amateur competition and categories comprise of Adult and Juniors. Fishers currently representing a National South African Fishing team or top provincial teams will not be permitted to fish.
All fishing will on a “Catch and Release” basis.
Fish catches will be measured and recorded by an official and returned to the water. Species and time that fish was caught will be marked on the anglers score card (worn by angler) + bailiffs record sheet.
Safety and disputes
Competitors should alert a Competition Official should assistance be required.

Officials should be around the dams during the Competition to investigate any incident without delay. Any dispute or complaint must be reported to a Match Official as soon as possible, but not later than after completion of the competition. The Match Organiser will investigate all reported incidents and adjudicate there-on and his decision will be final.

In the event of dangerous weather conditions, or any other circumstances, the Match Organiser may alter the start time and change the hours of fishing to whatever he or the Fishery Management feel is in the best interests of the competitors. This might mean that the match will be postponed and held on a later date. If a match date is to be changed for any reason, competitors will be offered an alternative date. Entry fees are not refundable under any circumstances.

Indemnity
Sundowner Adventures, Oxbow Country Estate , their staff and sponsors are indemnified and may not be held responsible for any theft, damage or injury whatsoever. Use of all facilities and fishing gear are at guests own risk. Right of admission is reserved. Staff of Oxbow Country Estate as well as Sundowner Adventures hold the right to enforce these rules.

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