THE GREATEST FISHING SERIES!!

How does it work?

1. Join ASFN FISH247 and receive the official "measure band" as well as Species list and Series manual.
2. Start fishing and measure your catch with supplied "measure band", take 2 different photos and 1 video clearly displaying the fish on the matt/tape: 
      - 1st Photo - complete length of fish on matt/tape (45 degree angle from above
      - 2nd Photo - complete length of fish with you sitting with it (landscape)
      - Video - starting at the nose video and move all the way down the length to the tail at a 45 degree angle from above
3. Take a witness's details which need to be supplied with your catch.
4. Capture your catch on the ASFN website with all details required, photo & video (www.ASFNfishing.com)
5. Catch will be verified and become official.
 - Biggest percentage point every month wins (any species on list)!!
 - Only your longest of each species will count.
 - Your 10 highest percentage points will be combined and count for the annual grand prize.
Standings, catches and winners will be published on the ASFN website and winners will also be announced on the ASFN Fishing YouTube channel.


What is the "Percentage Point"?

In the "Species List" you will receive, there are a "Target Length" next to each species. Your measurement divided by this "Target Length" supplied gives you the "Percentage Point"
Example: "Target Length" = 100cm, Your catch = 80cm so your "Percentage Point" = 80
IF: Your measurement was 125cm on a 100cm "Target Length" your point will be 125 an so forth... 

NOTE: Only your biggest of each species will count! You can thus keep on trying to better a specific species.

What methods may I use?

Shore based casting & sliding, droning, kites, bait boats, paddle ski, jet ski, small crafts, boats.
Rod & reel with bait or lures.


What is the "Species List?"

This is the list of over a 150 species, you will receive that will count toward your points. (Available to view further down on this page)
Several International species are already on the list and several might be added over time.
ASFN may add to this list from time to time, but species will only be removed if they become protected species and may not be targeted.
Note: Some species are excluded because targeting them is prohibited.

Catch Submission

To submit your catches works as follows:
1. 1st Photo at 45 degrees of the whole fish right next to the supplied measure band clearly visible.
2. 2nd Photo a landscape with whole fish, measure band, and you in the photo.
3.Video of fish & measure band, filming from the head all the way to the tail and measurement band clearly visible.
4. You have to have a witness, and their details need to be entered with your submission for verification.
5. Your personal details on every catch.

The "Submit Catch" button will be added from 1 February 2021 on this website.


Prizes

Monthly Best Catch - Starting at R 5000
Every month the highest percentage point wins a minimum of R 5000

Annual Top Angler Starting at R 40 000
Over the year, your 10 best (different) species percentage points will be added together and the best angler will win a minimum of R 40 000

Master Angler
Every year the master angler will be the angler with the most total points combining all the species they caught - prize will be confirmed.

Achievement Awards & Recognition
Badges will be awarded when reaching 10, 20, 30, 40, 60, 70, 80, 90 species, and exclusive jackets with shirts at 50 & 100 species.
Certificates will be awarded for records and special achievements.

Additional Prizes
Additional prizes, for example: Species specific, will be announced on adhoc basis to all ASFN FISH247 Members, some might be monthly and some might be annual.

All Achievements, Rankings, Winners & Awards will be published on the ASFN Social Media Platforms, YouTube Channel & Website.


Where will the Catches & Results be featured?

Catches & results will; be featured on this website, ASFN Facebook & the ASFN YouTube channel.


Ambassador Selection

When joining, please indicate if this is a interest by mailing ambassador@asfnfishing.com.
- Credit will be given for releasing fish.
- Your accumulated points and species will assist most in the qualifying process.
- Nominations & votes by fellow members and anglers will also be taken in account.
- You may at anytime send us videos of bait demos, fishing videos, news or general tips & tricks that may assist the process, send to: ambassador@asfnfishing.com
- Once qualified (criteria will be supplied) you will be required to complete a questionnaire, followed by a online induction. Thereafter we will contact you to setup a meeting.

ASFN AMBASSADORS may fish FISH247 and rank, but will NOT be eligible for any of the cash prizes.

NOTE: ASFN Ambassadors are not just selected on fishing ability, but also character, ethics, model angler as a example to others, willingness to share information and see the sport grow, to name a few.