It brought together 50-odd members of the anglers' association selected in Pyongyang and all provinces.

The contest drew expectations and interest of the participants and spectators as it was held at the seashore for the first time.

The rankings were decided according to the number and total weight of fishes caught within an appointed time.

O Kum Song from Kangwon Province won the prize for the first place and Song Kyong Nam from North Hwanghae Province received a technical prize.

Meanwhile, an exhibition of invented fishing tackles was held that day and Nampho City, Pyongyang City and Kangwon Province were highly appraised for their fishing tackles and quality bait by excellent ideas.