The Ultimate Carp Fishing Challenge
FOX Angler of the Year 2025
Join us for an exciting competition where the biggest carp catches across South Africa determine the champion. Compete for prestigious prizes and showcase your angling skills!
About the Competition
The FOX Angler of the Year competition is a premier event for carp fishing enthusiasts, running from 2 November to 31 December 2025. This competition aims to bring together anglers from across South Africa to compete for the title by catching the five biggest carp. Participants will use the Pro Carp app to log their catches and submit verification videos, ensuring fair play and transparency. With over R70,000 in Fox prizes and a state-of-the-art bait boat up for grabs, this event promises excitement and fierce competition for all participants.
DATE: 2 NOVEMBER – 31 DECEMBER
VENUE – Any venue in South Africa (Public or Private)
Entry fee – Annual Pro Subscription on Pro Carp (R999.00)
Rules
TOURNAMENT RULES
1. All fish must be over 10kg to qualify for the Tournament.
2. Wet Unhooking Mats and slings as well as all Standard Specimen Carp Care practice is compulsory. Should the carp care not be up to standard the marshals can decline the catch.
3. Weigh sling must be weighed first and zeroed or Tared. The zeroed scale must be visible in the video.
4. Should there an issue with the zeroing of the scale the exact weight of the sling and the exact weight of the fish in the sling must be visible in the video
5. Weigh-in video must not be longer than 2min. A video of 45 seconds should be enough to capture the information needed.
6. The Angler name, venue and date of the capture must be mentioned in the video. More conditions to be announced on Opening Ceremony at the FOX open day
7. Should any dishonesty or foul play be suspected the marshals and organizers reserve the right to investigate and deal with any discrepancies.
8. All captures logged must be within the borders of South Africa and must be logged immediately at the time of capture. Should there be any delay for whatever reason the catch must be logged within 120min
9. All catches must be kept in a retainer sling or carp sack until the catch is approved by the Marshals. Should any capture be disputed or declined by Pro Carp Marshalls the catch must be retained and re-weighed by the marshals in person.
10. All anglers will be responsible for their own safety. Any Resort fees or expenses will be for the angler’s own account.
12. All boats must adhere to the local Water Affairs regulations.
13. Boat angling is allowed
14. No artlure fising allowed whatsoever. Specimen Angling only.
15. Right of Admission reserved by the organisers and marshals of the Fox Angler of the year.
All Licences, Permits and Permissions are solely the responsibility of the anglers. The organisers will not be liable for any damages or penalties that may occur.
Note: Rules can be amended at any given time before the tournament starts.
Prizes for Winners
Join the Angler of the Year Challenge!
Don’t miss your chance to become the ultimate angler! Participate in the Angler of the Year competition from 2 November to 31 December 2025. Catch the biggest carp across South Africa and submit your entries through the Pro Carp app for a chance to win amazing prizes, including over R70,000 worth of Fox gear and a state-of-the-art Bait boat. Download the app now and start logging your catches!
