SA Carp Angling Solutions

SA Carp Angling Solutions (SACS) , formally known as the South African Carp Society, is a subscriber based company with the purpose of promoting the sport of ethical carp angling in Southern Africa, providing education to anglers on proper fish care and taking on environmental challenges related to angling. Furthermore we also provide private venues for our subscribers to fish. SACS as a company also wishes to provide more support and benefits to subscribers by dealing directly with suppliers (without the middle man) to provide more benefits to subscribers. Many negotiations is currently taking place directly with suppliers to achieve this. SACS currently consists of the following "Business" and "Brand": 1. The Business: SA Carp Angling Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Company registration number: 2016/066767/07 2. The Brand: SA Carp Society (also part of the logo to appear on all SACS apparel and equipment) SACS strives to: Encourage ALL anglers to take positive and pro-active action to protect our sport and to release carp weighing 8 kilograms and more. To unite all carp angling groups in order to maximise our collective political voice. Defend all the angling rights and interests of SACS subscribers. Represent all our subscribers at national level within the angling governing bodies, other major bodies and organisations, in particular with regard to environmental and political matters of concern to carp angling. Secure funding to further the cause of carp angling and the environment. Campaign on behalf of subscribers for a cleaner aquatic environment. This includes the support of those organisations already active in these areas. Challenge and resist threats to carp angling, indigenous fish species and the environment. To play an active role in formulating any legislation which impacts on carp angling, indigenous fish species and its environment. Promote the universal adoption of a responsible Code of Conduct for carp anglers. Develop ongoing dialogue with other established conservation groups and build a closer relationship between all carp anglers and the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT). Increase contact with various bodies to foster mutual understanding and co-operation. These bodies include, but are not limited to DEAT, SABA, SABO, etc. Combat anti-carp angling propaganda. To collect and record factual information on notable fish captures through a voluntary reporting scheme. To continue to provide a unified body for the benefit of all subscribers of SACS. To source / establish proper and safe private carp fishing venues for subscribers. To educate all anglers to practice proper fish care and fish safety.