GOVGEN HOLDS SUCCESSFUL FIRST OPEN FISHING COMPETITION
By Ian Ray Garcia
Allinmar Morgia of Tawtaw Anglers of Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat made history as he emerged as the first champion in the First Open Fishing Competition held last September 16 to 18 in the Municipality of Governor Generoso in Davao Oriental.
Morgia was able to hook the largest catch during the three-day open fishing event, an oil fish, locally known as "sirit", weighing 40.3 kilograms. He received Php20, 000 cash prize, trophy and a Valleyhill Jackbluster rod from Ryoshi Pro Outfitters Inc. His boatman also received Php5, 000 in cash.
His team was also declared Cumulative Champion with a total accumulated catch of 18.3 kilograms aside from Allinmar's solo catch.
Jeremy Molina of Anglers Den/Ryoshi Anglers and Erwin Bollozos of Tawtaw Anglers Club got the 1st runner up and 2nd runner up ranking, respectively.
Molina, who won Php15, 000 cash, caught a 6.2 kilogram swordfish ("malasugi") while Bollozos, who won Php10, 000 cash, took a 5.5 kilogram ruby snapper ("maya Maya") back to shore. Both anglers also received a trophy and a Goofish rod.
Special awards were also given to Sherwin Dy Araral for his Special Catch, a 1.6 kilogram octupos ("kugita") and Paul Anca for his shortest catch, a trigger fish ("pugot").
Aside from the competition, which gathered 10 fishing clubs from around Mindanao, the event was able to educate the local coastal community on sustainable fishing and encouraged 50 local boat owners to register with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
The First Open Fishing Competition was supported by Department of Tourism Xl, the Municipal Government of Governor Generoso, the Province of Davao Oriental, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Maritime Police Office - Governor Generoso, and the Philippine Coast Guard - Governor Generoso Sub Office.
Sponsors include Asuka Philippines, Ryoshi Pro Outfitters, Goofish, Arcadia, Fatfish and Akashi Philippines.
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