03/09/2026
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! 🎣