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THIS year the Williams Hunt Isuzu Tuna Classic seems to be heading for a big one in Algoa Bay with over R200 000 worth of prizes up for grabs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some large Tuna catches are expected over the fishing period of Thursday, April 22 to Saturday, April 24, while registration will start at the PE Deep Sea Angling Club (PEDSAC) at the Port Elizabeth Harbour on Wednesday, April 21. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Competing anglers from across the country will be vying for the mostly cash prizes. The Top Angler will walk away with R35 000 while the Top Boat wins R30 000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest Tuna ever caught at the Tuna Classic weighed a whopping 102kg and remains the record to beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owing to many angling competitions \u2013 including the 2020 Tuna Classic\u2013 being cancelled during the hard lockdown period last year, anglers are eager to get back on the water and fish competitively again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While organisers are expecting a bumper turnout of both competitors and spectators, all COVID-restrictions will be adhered to \u2013 with three large main areas of controlled access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the third year in a row Williams Hunt Isuzu Port Elizabeth will be the title sponsor of the Tuna Classic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Isuzu 4\u00d74 Double Cab D-MAX bakkie will assist with boat launching and retrieval off the slip, when required to do so. The lucky winner of the competition (Top Angler) will also get to drive the D-MAX bakkie for two weeks, said Trevor Villet, Williams Hunt Isuzu Port Elizabeth Dealer Principal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Williams Hunt Isuzu also sponsors the PEDSAC Club league \u2013 the Super Six \u2013 and has been doing so for the past four years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tuna Classic has since the hosting of the first competition in 1991 become known as an iconic fishing tournament that is synonymous with the Port Elizabeth Harbour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ample security will be provided for vehicles and boats during the Williams Hunt Isuzu 2021 Tuna Classic, and spectators are invited to join in on the fun with music, a bar service and great food on offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For entry forms and more information, visit https:\/\/www.pedsac.co.za\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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