The days may be getting shorter but the fishing goes on and some excellent catches are being recorded. Take a look…..

What a nailbiting wait it was for anglers finishing top of the leader board after the first day of

the Durban Ski-Boat Festival recently.

Gerard Blignaut barely slept a wink – wondering whether a bigger fish, than his 28.15kg Couta,

would snatch away his prized first spot.

Relief and jubilation followed the news that Rowan Coleman’s 26.20kg beauty was next in line

on Day 2, and Gerard was finally declared the winner. He was the envy of every angler, winning

the top prize - consisting of a Yamaha powered SeaCat, a Lowrance Elite-9x, as well as loads of

other goodies.

After the first day of this popular event was cancelled due to inclement weather, the 827

fishermen (in 311 boats) were delighted when they finally got the green flag to “go fishing” on

the Sunday!

Among the total 116 fish caught were 87 Couta averaging 14.9kg.Other species included: 10

Bonito, 12 Yellowfin Tuna, six Queenfish and 16 Dorado. Frans Badenhorst took the Junior prize

with a Couta of 16.85kg and Fahmida Shaik’s 13.50kg Couta clinched the Ladies prize.

Our team enjoyed meeting up with anglers and familiar faces in the industry - many of whom

are old friends of Lowrance.

We had the latest units on display and lots of fisherman came to inspect them and used the

opportunity to ask questions.

Liz congratulates winner Gerard

Blignaut and his teammate.

Mikala hands over the Elite 5

prize from Lowrance.

John and Renier ready for action The crowd enjoyed the festive

atmosphere Maiden trip for navigate’s new Z-Craft

PRICES…..DROPPED!

Now’s the time to bag your Lowrance unit – as prices have actually DECREASED on certain models – WHILE STOCKS LAST!

The exchange rate has improved and so has our pricing. So hurry and take advantage NOW before there’s another change in

this unpredictable market.

Chat to your nearest Lowrance dealer about these never-to-be-repeated offers:

• Some models in the new Elite-Ti Series.

• The complete Hook Series.

• Our remaining HDS-7 Gen 2 and the Elite-9x CHIRP units.

• Demo stock – HDS Gen 2 TOUCH units.

The HDS-7 Gen 2 combined with the Lowrance Outboard Pilot is a really unbeatable

price, so take advantage, while stock lasts.

First come, first served!

NEW ITEMS

Bass anglers – something new from Lowrance!

For those of you who are interested in StructureScan 3D – our new, specially-designed

bracket will give you the option to flush mount your 3D transducer – see image#1 or

#2. (Transom mount option also available - as #3 or #4)

This bracket will also fit the new TotalScan transducer.

Price: R1,060.00 (incl VAT)

Call your Lowrance dealer for more info.

IN STOCK

The first shipment of the Lowrance Elite-5 Ti Touchscreen units has arrived!

Contact your favourite Lowrance dealer to place your order soon - as stock is

limited.

Offering great performance and spectacular underwater views these units can be

paired with the all new Total Scan transducer! Total Scan allows for broadband

sonar, CHIRP sonar, down scan AND side scan – all built into one awesome

transducer.

This is the first time that side scan imaging has been made possible for units outside of the HDS range! The new TotalScan

transducer is therefore ideal for inland anglers- scan for structure all around your boat and find those bass!

For those deep sea anglers who don’t need SideScan – you can choose to pair the Elite Ti units with any Airmar transducer –

including 1kiloWatt options. The choice is yours!

The Elite 5 Ti has NMEA 0183 connectivity and, thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, you can access the GoFree™ Cloud where you can

download Insight Genesis social maps without even leaving the water.

Other features include:

• TrackBack for sonar & structure history

• Built-in Bluetooth connectivity

• Fully customizable split-screen options

• Widescreen and backlit colour display

• Highly accurate 10Hz internal antenna

• Better image definition and target differentiation

Call your nearest dealer or Lowrance South Africa for more information and pricing (subject to exchange control).

NEW Waterwolf Accessories:

Just in …. There are new accessories available for the Waterwolf camera,

including the very exciting bottom-fishing kit (for carp fishing).

Have you ever wondered what goes on below the water? Our Waterwolf

camera becomes your eyes on your rigs - whether trolling, casting, float or

bottom rig carp fishing.

See how fish react to your bait and rigs!

The new bottom-fishing kit is used in conjunction with the Water Wolf camera, for recording stationary rigs on the bottom.

The patented drop off lead system ensures fish safety, and gives you a chance to retrieve the camera even in case of the

mainline breaking on the cast.

• Easy click on, allows you to change camera in seconds.

• Attach it to your fishing line and cast out, or use a bait-boat.

• Control the amount of tension needed before the lead drops off, and the camera floats.

Casts well and falls straight through the water, and lands on the lead every time.

What’s included in the bottom-fishing kit:

1. Polycarbonate Water Wolf body mount

2. Base weight 75g

3. Tapered rubber sleeve (2x)

4. Quick change pins (2x)

Watch this video to view more on the new bottom-fishing kit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0JuBR41efI

Keep a look out on our website (www.lowrance.co.za), where we will soon be updating images and info on all the new

accessories available for the Waterwolf camera.

Ask your nearest dealer about pricing.

FABULOUS FISHING

Well done to Chris Hill for this good mixed bag caught from his Stealth paddle ski off the

North Coast.

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Great catches:

There’s just no stopping him!

Top paddle-ski angler and Lowrance Brand

Ambassador, Roscoe Rautenbach, keeps on catching …

taking full advantage of his Elite 4 Chirp unit!

He’s caught lots of fish off Umhlanga - including this

Yellowfin Tuna (pictured right).

He recently fished the Umgeni Kayak Fishing Club (UKFC) ski competition – in which 84 Anglers took part

– fishing from Umhlanga to Zinkwazi.

It took Roscoe just 45 minutes to land three good Cuda (in the last hour of the competition) – after using

his Elite 4 Chirp to show their depth and downrigging his bait accordingly.

The biggest of his haul had to be handed to a fellow angler to bring to shore as his fish hatch was so full!

“It was insane fishing to say the least!”

The top four spots (allocated to different species) were awarded for the heaviest Cuda, Tuna, Snoek and

Kingfish. Roscoe biggest was 22,3kg (just 200 grams shy of the fish which took first place) - but due to

the competition rules he ended in fifth place.

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Y-BASS

Team Lowrance is currently top of the charts in the popular Y-Bass series of competitions

being held monthly!

After the fourth event of the season held at Inanda Dam last weekend, Eugene and

teammate Gareth Potgieter head the field with 23.108 points.

This follows their success at Midmar Dam last month where they came in second with a

four- fish bag weighing in at 4.432kgs. This earned them the 2nd heaviest bag prize of R4

000.

(At the same event - Neil Button took the Lowrance big fish prize with his 3.364 kilogram

beauty. The next biggest fish was 1.925kg!)

Neil Button caught the biggest fish in

the Midmar Dam leg of the

competition last month.

Team Lowrance will be determined to keep the momentum going as the series

progresses, with Team Yamaha (21.237 points) snapping at their heels to snatch the

coveted first place.

Congratulations to Morne du Plessis who won our R1 000 cash prize for a Lowrance

owner - with his catch of 3.905 kgs.

His fishing partner, Tommy Rainbird, landed the second biggest fish of the day weighing

in at 2.330 kgs.

Y-Bass Calendar for Balance of the 2016 Season

DATE VENUE

June 4th Albert Falls

July 2nd Inanda Dam

August 6th Goedertrou Dam (Backup Albert Falls)

October 1st Woodstock Dam (Backup Midmar)

November 4th & 5th Final (To be advised)

CROCKANGO BONANZA

These competitors were quite clear about their support for Lowrance

during the 2016 Crockango Angling Bonanza.

Team E.S.B Boats Mercury were spotted on the Kavango River which

separates Angola and Namibia and pours into the Okavango Delta in

Botswana.

This Species competition targets Tigerfish, Breem (including 3-Spot and

Nembwe), Barbel and Squeakers and attracts around 300 anglers from

Namibia, Botswana, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Fishing started from 6am to 5pm each day – and anglers often travel as far as 130kms downstream to fish their favourite spots.

At stake is a magnificent boat, motors and trailer from Aliboats - one of our Lowrance dealer’s in Botswana.

BRAND AMBASSADORS - REEL ‘EM IN!

Lowrance brand ambassador Mark de la Hey from Reel Africa has

been busy.

Look at the Marlin he’s caught recently.

A Black Marlin caught off KZN in April and this beauty on Sunday.

Watch Mark on Wednesdays on Reel Africa on Super Sport 8.

Morne du Plessis won himself

R1000 from Lowrance SA

A recent fishing trip along the North Coast saw some great catches from Lowrance brand

ambassador Brett Bartho - who proudly shows off this huge 35.2 kg Yellowfin Tuna, caught off

Zinkwazi,in just 15m water.

Having spent the morning further out catching a number of nice-sized Couta and some small

Tuna– Brett, brother Darryl and their friend decided to move closer inshore. Before long the

fight was on and this beauty was landed at about 3.30 that afternoon.

Brett says they made good use of their HDS 8 Gen 2 and HDS 7 units – swearing by Lowrance as

– ‘the only brand we use and trust’! “We’ve used Lowrance units ‘forever’ – starting with an

LMS 240 when we were youngsters fishing with our grandfather Leo King. We progressed to an

LCX- 37 combo unit which we used for years and this helped us win our first couple of competitions!”

Brett recently went on a surfing holiday in the Maldives – and of course he managed to squeeze in some fishing – catching a

12kg Wahoo. Nothing stops an avid angler!

SPOTTED

These Lowrance-equipped skiboats were recently spotted waiting for the official start of the 2016 Durban Skiboat Festival!

Pics courtesy, Greg Labuscagne.

This brand new Lowrance-equipped, Yamaha Rebel

Bass Boat made her debut at the recent Y-Bass

competition at Inanda Dam.

DURBAN BOAT SHOW (Fri-Sun, June 24th – 26th)

Don’t miss this!

If you’re in town over this weekend in the holidays – pop in to our stand at the Boat Show

at Durban Marina - to view the very latest on offer from Lowrance.

A selection of units from all our fishfinder and GPS ranges will be on display including: HDS,

new Elite Ti and Chirp, Hook series and much more.

(Pic courtesy of GoFish).

Our team will be there to help you navigate through the different choices.

Times:

Friday: 9:30am to 5:00pm

Saturday: 9:30am to 5:00pm

Sunday: 9:30am to 4:00pm

2016 JHB BOAT SHOW DATE CHANGE

Please amend your calendars!!!

The show will now take place from: August 26th – 28th 2016.

WHAT WE DO FOR FUN

Our bookkeeper Michelle Botha is an avid rugby and cricket fan.

She’s a huge Sharks supporter and if she’s not at the games at Durban Stadium,

you’ll find her in front of the TV screaming her head off – especially if they’re losing!

Her favourite rugby player is J P Petersen.

She prefers the 20-over cricket matches – David Miller is her hero - and she’s

looking to catch one of those R1-million sixes soon!

Michelle and her husband Allen (who loves fishing) and sons Dylan and Jordan also enjoy bike riding along the beachfront

promenade – from UShaka to the Umgeni Bird Park.

In between these time consuming activities, she is also studying for her Financial Accounting diploma.

JOHN’S TIP

Installing units to boats

Wire size 2.5 mm (my preference - silicone stainless coated)

Heat shrink and solder all wires. DO NOT TWIST WIRES TOGETHER. Use proper connections.

Always use recommended fuses on all 12v devices.

All devices must go through a switch panel, never connect it direct to the battery.

If the fuse blows do not replace it with a bigger one, there is a reason it has a recommend size, rather find the fault to

protect your unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Need answers? Check this link for Lowrance solutions!

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/lowrance-problems.html

Durban stadium - Michelle's favourite place!

FACEBOOK

Important notice: Please note that we recently deleted our Facebook group and have opened up a

Facebook Page. Please like our new page in order to keep up-to-date with all Lowrance news and

products, and also benefit from our educational technical tips.

Click on the following link to access and “LIKE” our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lowrancesouthafrica

By “liking” our Lowrance South Africa Facebook Page you will follow all our posts. We endeavour to keep all followers engaged

and up-to-date with relevant Lowrance information.

FISHFINDER LESSONS

Remember our Fishfinding fundis around the country who give lessons in how to use a Fishfinder effectively and get the most

out of your Lowrance unit.

NAME CONTACT VENUE

John Easton 082 558 2719 Inanda Dam KZN

Dale Grobler 082 659 6599 Durban Offshore

Mohammed Patel 082 689 8000 Gauteng

Charl Engelbrecht 011 782 6969 Gauteng

Mick Clarke 072 938 1769 KZN (Kayak and Jetski)

Howard Johnson 082 877 8301 Various Dams KZN

YOU-TUBE INSTRUCTION VIDEO CLIP

Click on this link to get to Lowrance’s video library. The easiest way to learn how to use your

unit: http://www.lowrance.com/en-za/Support/Video-Library

You can also subscribe to Lowrance’s YouTube channel where you can view many helpful videos:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK5dhKh-EFxr6uMv_0h_6PQ

Orders & Sales Support:

Mikala Plotz Sales Manager (RSA) 082 566 0192 mikala@lowrance.co.za

John Minnie Technical Sales 082 443 6738 john@lowrance.co.za

Renier Smith Orders & Dispatch 031 368 6649 stores@lowrance.co.za

Cyril Binza Orders & Dispatch 031 368 6649 stores@lowrance.co.za

Fax 031 368 6654

Technical Support: John Minnie Technical Manager 082 443 6738 john@lowrance.co.za

Customer Care:

Renier Smith Repairs & Customer Care 031 368 6649 stores@lowrance.co.za