Calafato Triumphs in his Last Match

Match Report: KSFA Singles at Kalkara Creek

Date: 13th December 2024

Venue: Kalkara Creek

The final match of the KSFA Singles League sponsored by Kalkara Local Council for 2024 unfolded at Kalkara Creek on December 13th, and it was an event to remember. Fortune Calafato marked his farewell to KSFA matches in style, securing victory with an impressive catch of 1.801 kilos. This triumph not only capped off a stellar career but also underscored his enduring skill and passion for the sport.

Clayton Camilleri followed in second place with a respectable 1.469 kilos, while James Gilson completed the podium in third with a catch of 0.617 kilos.

The day’s results sealed the overall standings for the KSFA Singles League, with Adrian Nelson being crowned the 2024 Champion. Nelson’s consistent performances throughout the season earned him the coveted title, solidifying his place among the elite in the league.

Congratulations to all participants for an outstanding season!

A big thank you goes to Angler Thinkfish for sponsoring KSFA throughout 2024. 

Special thanks also to Marindex for the trophies. 

                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                   

 

1st World Championship Sea Float Angling - Samos 2024

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Kingfisher Sport Fishing Association MALTA

ABOUT KSFA

KSFA knows its origins to its brainchild and founder Steve Johnston who has since left Malta to seek  pastures new in Canada, where he has already revolutionised the art of float fishing! Steve's idea was to promote sports fishing in Malta, with particular emphasis to catch & release, which was unheard of back in the 1980's. It all started when a group of anglers used to meet and fish competitions. This eventually prompted Steve to go a step further, and thus in 1990 Kingfisher Sports Fishing Club was born! Which eventually proceeded to become an association, with the integration of The Mullet Club and the Kids Club under its umbrella.

KSFA'S  popularity soared where at any  given time it counted over 200 members, but some people found the catch & release bit a hard pill to swallow, it was a huge culture change back then and to a certain extent still is!

48 hours fishing marathons were organised every year for various charities where our anglers fished non stop, with live entertainment for the people in the backgroud. Donations were collected through Phone ins and on the spot. At one time we even had TV coverage from local stations throughout.

These eventually gave way to 3 day tournaments, where our anglers fish 3 different venues in couples during different times of day which makes for a very intense and exciting weekend.

KSFA also organises various leagues, which are the Doubles League where as the name implies, anglers fish in pairs, the Singles league, Mullet League and Float Fishing league. These are spread throught the year and are held in the main on Sunday mornings. The float fishing league doubles up for Qualifications for International Tournaments

In 2023 KSFA achieved what could be considered a milestone in its illustrious history when for the first time, it applied and was given the green light to send its anglers abroad to represent Malta in the European Float Fishing Championships in Italy where its Anglers returned with a very credible result.

One year in and  2024 saw KSFA participate in the World Float Fishing Champiodhips which were held in Samos Greece.

In 2025 and our anglers will be travelling to Menton France!

Come 2027 and a further milestone will be reached as KSFA will host the World Float Fishing Championships in Malta.                                                                                               

 

                                                                                     

Join KSFA

Frequently asked questions on our association:
 
Who can become a member?
Everyone can join our club. Competitions and leagues are held around Malta in various location so practically one must have his own transport to attend in every venue.
 
What should I learn from the club?
Joining KSFA will not guarantee you become a top fisherman. We just focus on shore fishing and basically one will only be learning and improving on the sports aspect of fishing. One must keep in mind that fishing is very complex and by joining KSFA you are not learning the natural fishing art.
 
How much will it cost?
It will only cost around 15 euros to pay your yearly membership fee, around 20 euros to compete in the singles, doubles league and mullet league.
But as all other sports you need to have good tackle, good bait on the day which will end up as a good expense to compete in all matches.
 
How long has KSFA been going on?
Kingfisher Sport Fishing Association has been been there since the early 90's. Founded by Steve Johnston the club has grown and matured and today we can say we are the leaders in Sport Fishing organisation when we come to sport fishing on the island. Our anglers have always placed in top positions and also participated in various international tournaments abroad with successive results.
 
What is the club's main aim?
Our aim is to use our sports as a conservation to our future. In all matches the rule of Catch and Release is always practiced and our members are always taught how to care for the future of fish and marine conservation. Lately we also partnered with the University of Malta and in most matches our catches are being monitored and studied by students who attend the fishing leagues and gauge our catch.
 
When should one become member?
One can become member whenever he wants, but it is advisable that one should join prior to a league starts.

 

 

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