PA Rock & Surf prize-giving celebrates superb season
The annual Port Alfred Rock & Surf prize-giving for the 2021/2022 season took place on Friday September 2 at the Port Alfred River and Ski-boat Club.
Chairperson Gary du Randt welcomed everyone and thanked the sponsors for their generous support over many years.
Trophies were handed out for the biggest of each species caught and the floor was in laughter as one member, Liam Miller, rehashed the episode for the Hard Luck Trophy.
Species prizes were handed out for the most species caught on two different outings.
Category prizes and trophies were presented for the top anglers in the U21, Ladies, Seniors, Masters and Grand Masters categories, as well as for the top five anglers of the year.
Top honours went to Paul Knight, who caught 116kg of fish and was crowned Club Champ, as well as the sportsman of the year.
A total of 860 fish – 20 different species – were caught this year, weighing 1,121.85kg.
The new season gets under way on September 17.
The club has good depth with representation at EP league under the captaincy of Darian Keeton. [More about the league in next week’s edition of Talk of the Town].
Other prize winner highlights:
Top Round Robin Team: Paul Knight, Rod Yendall, Bruce Amos and Terry Stewart
Grand Masters Winner: Rod Yendall
Most improved angler: Andrew Burgess