{"id":6043,"date":"2019-07-30T13:22:52","date_gmt":"2019-07-30T11:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishbook.co.za\/?p=6043"},"modified":"2019-07-31T11:34:57","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T09:34:57","slug":"whats-the-collective-noun-for-a-gathering-of-anglers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishbook.co.za\/?p=6043","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the collective Noun for a gathering of anglers?"},"content":{"rendered":"

An Enthusiasm\u2026\u2026..A Festivity\u2026\u2026\u2026An Anecdote\u2026..pick any one, because each would be appropriate to describe the atmosphere at the 3rd<\/sup>Leg of the TOPS Corporate Challenge.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Watching captains of industry and businessmen from all walks of life refresh old friendships and make new ones is reminiscent of the start of a new year at college.<\/p>\n

And for some, the lessons of last year just had to be repeated on the water.<\/p>\n

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The conditions were sublime, taking that well-worn weather excuse out of the equation and for most of the fly fishers, the Trout obliged, with 123 fish being recorded in the first frosty morning.<\/p>\n

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And Mark Keating from the \u2018Fingerlings\u2019 came charging out the blocks, catching 12 great specimens at an average of 50cm in his very first session, catapulting his team into 1st<\/sup>place.<\/p>\n

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Celebrations ensued, which might have played a minor role in a reversal of fortune\u2026<\/strong> just when you think you\u2019ve got this sport waxed, the fish have an annoying habit of treating your subsequent casts with absolute disdain.<\/p>\n

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Louise Steenekamp set the early benchmark of a beautiful 60cm Rainbow, which was matched by Clive Murphy on day one.<\/p>\n

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The big fish had clearly been stirred into action.<\/p>\n

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The wind was a contributing factor for the slow afternoon, but that didn\u2019t stop the party from getting started. With everyone staying at the legendary Notties<\/a>, it was a license to let your hair down and revel in the time that you get to spend with great mates.<\/p>\n

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A glass or two of not so serious was embraced!<\/a><\/p>\n

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The 3rd<\/sup>session is where the anglers get down to business, but to do so, you have to arrive at work, which for a few, was a bridge too far.<\/p>\n

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But those that braved the sub zero conditions had their just reward.<\/p>\n

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Pieter Strobus from team Craghoppers<\/a> enjoyed 5 fish all around the half a meter mark in the tell tale third quarter.<\/p>\n

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And, as always it was down to the last session to determine who would be qualifying for the Grand Final. A total of 328 fish was the tally<\/strong>, showcasing how productive the WildFly waters<\/a> were, with tales of snapped lines, straightened hooks and dropped fish echoing around the prize giving.<\/p>\n

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The TOPS \u2018glass of not so serious\u2019 awards dominated proceedings with some phenomenal prizes for performances off the field in their tongue and cheek style.<\/p>\n

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The five teams that qualified for the illustrious final were, Craghoppers; The Shanebeaters; St Fergusson; NFC and the Growler<\/a> WildGuys who took top the honors.<\/p>\n

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Growler WildGuys<\/strong><\/p>\n

But for each entrant, the resounding sentiment was \u2018there are moments in every fisherman\u2019s life that you will never forget, just as long as you\u2019re able to raise a glass and rekindle the memory with good cheer!\u2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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