2010 Mercury Amatola Bass Classic Results
Submitted by bassboy on March 17, 2010 – 07:2437 Comments
Results from the 2010 Mercury Amatola Bass Classic held at Wriggleswade Dam over the weekend of 13/14 March.
Winning bass of 4.380kg caught by Dave Thompson (pic 1)
2′nd Largest bass of 3.540kg cuaght by Andy de Jager (pic 2)
3′rd Heaviest bass of 2.830kg caught by Peter Hein.
The winning angler with the Mercury sponsors at the boat which was won. from left: Michael Carrol from Sport-Craft Marine, Dave Thompson winning angler, Richard Carrol from Sport-craft Marine, Phillip Kingma from Rutherfords Mercury Marine, Les Biggs from Rutherfords Mercury Marine.
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Preliminary age analysis (using scales) was done on the two biggest fish with surprising results, as follows:
Dave’s bass of 4.38kg was 10 – 12 yrs of age.
Andy’s bass of 3.54kg was 16 yrs old.
Obviously otoliths (ear bones) are more accurate but would necessitate the killing of the fish.
Glad to finally see that the skeptics and disruptors of deserved glory have come to their senses. When you cannot back up accusations with facts and then resort to dirty tactics, then I beg to differ as to who needs to grow up. I must say that the hijacking of this post made for some amusing reading and even Strike King got some free advertising in. I wish to remind certain individuals that the sport is bigger than the individual and the sport won. Till next time, tight lines.
OMW bassboy u carrying on like a little school kid!whats been said has been said!everyone is entitled to having an oppinion!freedom of speech if i can remember correctly!!!grow up now and get on with ur life!!!and remember to keep practicing for next years classic!!!see u on the water!regards BASS FUNDI.
Ja Mr BASSBOY that is what i heard people saying.Are we not allowed to ask questions or say what other people are saying?And there will always be negative and positive comments!So dont try to Blame me for asking questions and telling what rumours are going around!!And ja you will see me at next years classic and i will be happy if you Check my livewell for me thanks.Have a nice day.
Another quality fish caught on a quality lure. Big congratulations to Dave on his winning fish. Check out your local fishing retailer for all the Strike King products. Keep your eye out for the RED EYE SHAD that helped KEVIN VAN DAM win the 2010 Bassmaster Classic, the Strike King Football Jig and Strike King Rage Tail ranges. Be some of the first anglers to experience the new Strike King Caffeine Scent spray, available now for the first time in South Africa.
Tight lines!
The Thornveld Angling Team
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Thats some great looking bass people! Must have been great fun!
Quote by Vortex “I also heard ppl saying that.And y is the tail is so damaged.And that Saterday it was overcast and he caught the fish early in the morning so y is it so light in the back ground in that photo!”
Are you backing off boet because the negativity was backed up by you right in the beginning. What you interperet as being new negative comments is actually you being put in your place. See you at the next Classic, I’ll check your livewell if you so wish.