Bobbies Angling Club

TEST OF THE BEST – DAGA FISHING COMPETITION 2026 – NEW DATES ANNOUNCED!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL ANGLERS!

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Test of the Best Daga Fishing Competition 2026 has been POSTPONED.

But don't worry — we're not cancelling! 🔥

📅 NEW COMPETITION DATES: 3–4 OCTOBER 2026 📅

We apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause and thank everyone for their understanding and continued support.

Now you've got a little extra time to get your tackle ready, gather your crew, and prepare yourselves for one of the biggest Daga battles of the year! 💪🎣

📍 Venue: Bobbies Angling Club

🗓️ IMPORTANT TIMES

🎤 Briefing: Friday, 2 October – 19:00 @ Bobbies Angling Club

🎣 Lines In: Saturday, 3 October – 15:00

⏰ Lines Up: Sunday, 4 October – 08:00

⚖️ Scales Open: Sunday – 08:00

⚖️ Scales Close: Sunday – 11:00
(You must be in the queue before 11:00 for your fish to qualify.)

🏆 Prize Giving: Sunday – 12:00

💰 Entry Fee: R350 per angler

Entry forms available at your club.

🔥 CASH PRIZES

🥇 1st Place – R15,000 Cash

🥈 2nd Place – R10,000 Cash

🥉 3rd Place – R5,000 Cash

🎁 BONUS PRIZES

🎣 Concealed Weight Prize – Reel Machine worth R1,700

🎣 Mutilated Fish Prize – Reel Machine worth R1,700

(Winners must be present at the prize-giving to claim these prizes.)

📍 COMPETITION BOUNDARIES

From Salmon Bay (North) to the Umkomaas River North Bank (South).

🚤 Launch from any recognised launch site between Ballito and Umkomaas.

🎣 Fish anytime between Lines In and Lines Up, with unlimited launches during competition hours.

✅ Open line class.

📏 COMPETITION RULES

• Only ONE Dusky Cob over 1.1m may be weighed in per angler.

• No mutilated fish may be weighed for the Top 3 prizes.

• Please respect all legal bag and size limits in accordance with current fishing regulations.

🌊 Weather / Contingency Date: To be advised if required.

📸 By entering, anglers agree that winners' photos may be used by the organising committee for future promotional material.

🔥 THE DATE HAS CHANGED — THE CHALLENGE HAS NOT! 🔥

Gather your crew, prepare your tackle and get ready for an epic weekend of Daga fishing!

🎣 Who will be crowned the 2026 TEST OF THE BEST Champion? 🏆

For entry information and enquiries, contact Bobbies Angling Club.

📞 Brett: 073 104 2395

Thank you to all our anglers, clubs, sponsors and supporters for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you all on 3–4 October 2026!

🎣 TIGHT LINES! 🎣

Bobbies are aware of possible bad weather for the Daga Competition, we have set aside 2 alternatives 12/13 September and 26/27 September in case of bad weather.
Prize breakdown:
1st Heaviest Daga - R15 000 cash.
2nd Heaviest Daga- R10 000 cash
3rd Heaviest Daga R5 000 cash
All cash prizes sponsored by SMG Yamaha and Chery Umhlanga.
Concealed Weight Daga- Tails Up bottom stick and Reel Machine 8" sponsored by Richard Jones of Tails Up and Clinton Stiglingh.
Heaviest Mutilated Daga - Reel Machine 8" sponsored by Mike Kemp jnr
Big thank you to our sponsors and don't worry fair weather fishermen we got you covered.

Dont miss out...entries are open.

TEST OF THE BEST – DAGA FISHING COMPETITION 2026

Think you've got what it takes to land the biggest Daga? Then it's time to prove it at the Test of the Best Daga Fishing Competition 2026!

📍 Venue: Bobbies Angling Club
📅 Competition: 5–6 September 2026

🗓 Important Times

🎤 Briefing: Friday, 4 September – 19:00 @ Bobbies Angling Club
🎣 Lines In: Saturday, 5 September – 15:00
⏰ Lines Up: Sunday, 6 September – 08:00
⚖️ Scales Open: Sunday – 08:00
⚖️ Scales Close: Sunday – 11:00 (you must be in the queue before 11:00 for your fish to qualify)

🏆 Prize Giving: Sunday – 12:00

💰 Entry Fee: R350 per angler

Entry form below or at your club
https://drive.google.com/.../125TYtYhEKht31XMGsQq.../view...

🔥 Cash Prizes

🥇 1st Place – R15,000 Cash
🥈 2nd Place – R10,000 Cash
🥉 3rd Place – R5,000 Cash

🎁 Bonus Prizes

🎣 Concealed Weight Prize – Reel Machine worth R1,700

🎣 Mutilated Fish Prize – Reel Machine worth R1,700

(Winners must be present at the prize-giving to claim these prizes.)

📍 Competition Boundaries
From Salmon Bay (North) to the Umkomaas River North Bank (South).

🚤 Launch from any recognised launch site between Ballito and Umkomaas.
🎣 Fish anytime between Lines In and Lines Up, with unlimited launches during competition hours.

✅ Open line class.

📏 Competition Rules
• Only ONE Dusky Cob over 1.1m may be weighed in per angler.
• No mutilated fish may be weighed for the Top 3 prizes.
• Please respect all legal bag and size limits in accordance with current fishing regulations.

🌊 Bad Weather Date: 12–13 September 2026.

📸 By entering, anglers agree that winners' photos may be used by the organising committee for future promotional material.

Gather your crew, prepare your tackle, and get ready for one of the most exciting Daga competitions on the calendar!

🎣 Will you be crowned the 2026 TEST OF THE BEST Champion?
For entry information and enquiries, contact Bobbies Angling Club.

Brett on 073 1042395

🎣 TEST OF THE BEST – DAGA FISHING COMPETITION 2026 🎣
Think you've got what it takes to land the biggest Daga? Then it's time to prove it at the Test of the Best Daga Fishing Competition 2026!
📍 Venue: Bobbies Angling Club
📅 Competition: 5–6 September 2026
🗓 Important Times
🎤 Briefing: Friday, 4 September – 19:00 @ Bobbies Angling Club
🎣 Lines In: Saturday, 5 September – 15:00
⏰ Lines Up: Sunday, 6 September – 08:00
⚖️ Scales Open: Sunday – 08:00
⚖️ Scales Close: Sunday – 11:00 (you must be in the queue before 11:00 for your fish to qualify)
🏆 Prize Giving: Sunday – 12:00
💰 Entry Fee: R350 per angler
Entry form below or at your club
https://drive.google.com/.../125TYtYhEKht31XMGsQq.../view...

🔥 Cash Prizes
🥇 1st Place – R15,000 Cash
🥈 2nd Place – R10,000 Cash
🥉 3rd Place – R5,000 Cash
🎁 Bonus Prizes
🎣 Concealed Weight Prize – Reel Machine worth R1,700
🎣 Mutilated Fish Prize – Reel Machine worth R1,700
(Winners must be present at the prize-giving to claim these prizes.)
📍 Competition Boundaries
From Salmon Bay (North) to the Umkomaas River North Bank (South).
🚤 Launch from any recognised launch site between Ballito and Umkomaas.
🎣 Fish anytime between Lines In and Lines Up, with unlimited launches during competition hours.
✅ Open line class.
📏 Competition Rules
• Only ONE Dusky Cob over 1.1m may be weighed in per angler.
• No mutilated fish may be weighed for the Top 3 prizes.
• Please respect all legal bag and size limits in accordance with current fishing regulations.
🌊 Bad Weather Date: 12–13 September 2026.
📸 By entering, anglers agree that winners' photos may be used by the organising committee for future promotional material.
Gather your crew, prepare your tackle, and get ready for one of the most exciting Daga competitions on the calendar!
🎣 Will you be crowned the 2026 TEST OF THE BEST Champion?
For entry information and enquiries, contact Bobbies Angling Club.
Brett on 073 1042395

🎉 Our Fun Day was a huge success! 🎉

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, participated, helped, and supported us in making the day such an incredible success. Your energy, laughter, and community spirit made it a truly memorable event.

We’re already looking forward to the next one and can’t wait to do it all again!

Thank you once again for being part of an amazing day! ❤️

And last but not least, a special thank you to Brett Hibbert for organizing this awesome day!

Bobbies Fun Day is happening get on down and join in the fun! 🎉💃🎣🎤🥳

2 days until our Fun Day! Bring the family down and join us for a fun filled day...going to be awesome! 🎉🎣😎🎤🎶

Come on down and enjoy a fun filled day with friends and family...all welcome