Junior Tiger Fishing Tournament

Yes, the Junior TFZ (Tiger Fisherman of the Zambezi) is on again!!

Juniors showing off their catches!

The dates for this years competition are the 11th and 12th August 2013 inclusive.

The rules are simple, there are two possible ways to enter. As a junior, junior team (two anglers under the age of 18) or a junior, senior team (one angler under the age of 18 and one over.) In the event of a junior, junior team entering they HAVE to have a senior on the boat to skipper. This is mainly for safety reasons.

The Baileys' with their prizes!

This annual competition has been going for decades now and being just after schools break up and of course, with the bank holidays tied up it makes for a fantastic trip for the whole family.

Joshua Bloxham

It is held at the TFZ headquarters (Olive Beadle) where there is plenty of accommodation for everyone, whether you take a lodge or camp. There are good amenities and ablutions alike. It is always well supported and last year was no exception. With over twenty teams entering and some really good fish caught by the youngsters.

The competitors and families for prize giving

What is really special is that every child wins a prize, whether they have caught a fish or not. This is fantastic for moral and it keeps the kids wanting to fish, very important in the day of tv's, video games and mobile phones. The outdoors is where we want our children and this competition certainly helps to keep them there!!

Proud fisherman with his trophy

The River Club have already confirmed four teams for the tournament and are laying down the gauntlet. They want to win!!!

Who said girls can't fish!?!

Being able to fish as far down as the Gwaai River and as high up as pump house there is plenty of water for you to roam to find the magnificent Tiger fish.

There are still some places available for the competition and it would be great to have a vast number of juniors (and families) join the event. For more information please pop onto the TFZ facebook page here and you are welcome to ask any questions you may have.

Proud young man with his catch

As a boat manufacturing company in Zimbabwe, this is always an event we will support, although none of us fit into the junior criteria we are always available to pilot junior teams and help them to enjoy what is and will always be the BIGGEST junior fishing tournament in Zimbabwe.

For more information on Turbo Glass please have a look at our facebook page here or contact us via email here.

As always,

Tight Lines.