14th September 2007, Page 12 - Edition 198

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The Nottingham Road Trout Fair over the weekend of 10th-12th August produced a lot of fish — including the proverbial one that got away. In reality, all the fish got away as the competition over the last few years has operated on a catch-and-release basis. This Trout Fair was something special, though, as it was the 10th year of the event. In 2007 it was based at Netherwood Farm opposite Fordoun Hotel & Spa and saw 100 anglers taking to the water on 20 local dams and bagging more than 230 trout. For the first time in its history two fishermen tied for first place — Daniel Greene from Nottingham Road and Andrew Harding from Durban, who each caught a magnificent specimen of 4 kgs, Daniel’s at Trout Baggers and Andrew’s at Netherwood. Dam-owner prizes went to Gary and Shirley Maas of Trout Bagger (47 fish caught), Rob and Annelie Kleinloog of Netherwood (32 fish), and Sean Jacobs of Dargalvel (23), and through the sponsors’ generosity every fisherman was able to go home with a prize. “The event has become very established on the annual calendar,” organiser Cathy van der Watt pointed out. “Friendships that last have been formed, and we see most of the same anglers coming back year after year.” Indeed, Malcolm Flynn of Johannesburg has participated every year of the ten, and told The Herald’s aquatic reporter that he considered it the best tournament of its kind in the country. Richard Stevens of Team Trout, and likewise from Johannesburg, called it “a big drawcard”.

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Right: Daniel Greene with his joint biggest catch of the tournament. Above: Gone fishin’ — Daniel Greene, at centre, Gary Maas at right, and a team mate.

Looking back on its history, Cathy recalled that several years ago a crowd of fishermen from Pietermaritzburg had even brought with them a butler for the entire weekend ! In conclusion, the organisers expressed their thanks to Dave Cragg and Nick Melmoth of McCarthy Landrover, Pietermaritzburg, who were the main sponsor and who have sponsored nine of the 10 events.

The success of the weekend over the years has enabled donations to be made to Nottingham Road Tourism, the Crane Foundation and the Nottingham Road Farmers Association.

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Howick Cricket Club began practice for the new season last Saturday at the Howick Prep School, at 3 pm. All players old and new are welcome. For further details please contact Justin Stewart at 033-330 7003 (work) or 073047 8803. Cricket kit is provided.

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