*I enforce safety first.
*I offer my experience to educate.
*I only use legal tackle.
*I respect my fellow angler.
*I respect the ocean and its inhabitants.
*I support catch and release.
*I limit my catch , not catch my limit.
*I am a protector of the environment.
*I support pro-active resource research.
*I am proud to be a sea-angler.

SAFETY

• Never risk a life when trying to catch a fish.
• Observe and understand all boating regulations.
• Keep a safe distance from shore based anglers.
• Gain knowledge of common beach dangers including ocean currents, waves, rocks and offshore reefs.
• Report dangerous drivers and skippers to the necessary authorities and associations.

EDUCATION

• Knowledge is an invaluable asset and can only be used to its full extent if it can be shared amongst all anglers.
• The more Development courses conducted will not only attract competitive anglers but it will also ensure an awareness of the Environment and Conservation.

LEGAL TACKLE

• Use only tackle that is appropriate for the size and the type of the fish to be caught.
• Use tackle as laid down by the various Associations.
• Dispatch fish immediately with a firm tap on top of the head with a blunt instrument.

RESPECT FOR ALL ANGLERS AND OTHERS

• Prepare your boat and trailer before launching at boat ramps to avoid delays.
• Friendly rivalry does exist between anglers without the need for anyone to dominate.
• Be courteous to those who communities we enter when fishing i.e. locals other club waters.

PROTECT THE OCEANS

• Keep up to date with regulations and observe them.
• Help and explain fishing regulations and the reasons for them to others especially
  illiterate people.
• Acquaint yourself with state bag size or possession limits.
• Keep the oceanic waters clean.

SUPPORT CATCH AND RELEASE

• Retrieve the fish as quickly as possible.
• Ensure that the fish are not left to flop or flail around.
• Revive a tired or semi-conscious fish.
• A minimum of handling will ensure that released fish have a good chance of survival.

LIMIT MY CATCH , NOT CATCH MY LIMIT

• A vital way in conserving fish stocks, is to limit our catch by taking only our immediate
  needs.
• Use common sense and restraint when fishing, return endangered or threatened species back to the waters.
• Return unwanted live bait to the waters that they were taken from.

THE ENVIRONMENT AND HABITAT

• We will only use recognised beach launches and entrances to avoid erosion of dunes and destruction of the vegetation.
• We will become familiar with life cycles and breeding seasons of aquatic species and other Fauna.
• We will take all nylon line, bottles, six pack holders, bait bags etc…. away from all fishing sites.
• The only part we as anglers will leave behind are good memories and our footsteps.

SUPPORT RESEARCH

• Keep a safe distance from aquatic wildlife and avoid undue noise.
• Become involved in programs that restore coastal vegetation.
• Participate in research, rehabilitation and monitoring programs such as SAMLMA and all
  ORI tagging Programs.

PRIDE IN BEING A SEA ANGLER

• be proud of your sport, remember at all times that it is not a right but a privilege to fish
  in the sea, lakes, estuaries and rivers.

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THE ANGLERS CREED WAS CREATED AND ENFORCED BY :-

THE SOUTH AFRICAN FEDERATION OF SEA ANGLING.

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