Under the water of a dam: a red fishing lure hangs on its line and a big largemouth bass faces it, a moment before it strikes.

Brenton is going fishing

Underwater Strike

Cast the lure, follow it down into the green, and tease the big one into taking it.

See the invitation

Fish on. Brenton would like you there.

The Big Bass Weekend

23–25 April 2027 Albert Falls Dam

Open the invitation

You’re invited to fish

The Big Bass Weekend

Three days on the water at Albert Falls. First light on the weed edges, a braai on the bank, and a trophy for the biggest bass of the weekend.

Dates
23–25 April 2027Friday to Sunday, two nights
Times
Arrive from 14:00 SASTLines wet at 05:30 on Saturday. Home by 12:00 on Sunday.
Where
Albert Falls DamKwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Cottages on the eastern shore; the gate code comes with your reply.
Fishing
Largemouth bass, catch & releaseBoats and float tubes on the water; plenty of bank too. Barbless hooks if you’ve got them.
Bring
Rod, lures & your licenceWe’ve got the braai, the coffee, the cooler box and a spare rod or two.
Reply by
26 March 2027The cottages only sleep so many, so the beds go in order.

The weekend

  1. Arrive, rig up, light the fire
  2. First light on the waterTopwater on the weed edges until the sun’s up
  3. Braai on the bank
  4. Evening sessionThe big ones come out as the light goes
  5. Weigh-in & the big-bass trophy

In your tackle box

  • Rod, reel & your favourite lures
  • A valid fishing licence
  • Polarised glasses & a hat
  • Sunscreen & a rain jacket
  • Camp chair & a headlamp
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Kindly reply by 26 March 2027

Are you in the boat?

Beds and boat seats are counted, so let Brenton know either way.