Why is heavens name does a drug trafficker who has

[OJ]

mouse001 obviously everyone is entitled to an opinion but I think its unfortunate that you have reduced two talented anglers like Brenna and Kelly to "sideshows in bikinis".

The bikinis got a very mixed response and it was discussed at ESA.

As you could see both girls fish well and the aim was to introduce females to the sport and encourage wives and girlfriends watching to give it a go. It was noted that bikinis may do the opposite and alientate female viewers... which was not the intention.

In 99% of all shows I have been in t-shirts and my wetsuit but for future shows won't make the mistake of being in a costume at the beach either.

 

[OJ]

Guys I did just post it on another thread but I am sure that you have worked out I am not a decision-maker at ESA. I check all of the feedback on here and make sure that the right people at ESA know about it.

Please don't shoot the messenger.

 

[Sharky2]

@ OJ,you'll always get people that see the negative in everything,I personally had no problem with you or the other girls in their bikini's

My wife actually commented about how different the show is now and that it seemed like the presenters seem a lot more relaxed.I don't know about the other sealiners wives or girlfriends,but my wife is always in a bikini on the beach or when she fishes with me.It will look a bit weird if you had to stand on the beach with your jean and a polo neck jersey.

I personally think there is some things that ESA can change,but they are trying their best to keep the show interesting.I don't miss a show of ESA,bikini girls or not.

 

[KLIPVIS]

Nothing wrong with bikini's but a lot wrong with Agliotti ! wtf ?????????

Who's next Colin Chauke ? or Honibal Lecter " I can smell you OJ slsppspspsssppssp " what is he going to eat the fish hearts or what , What's next ?

ESA and Policefile are one for now.Do I dare say kop in een mis ?

 

[OJ]

Sharky2 thanks for that and please also say thanks to your lady from us

Klipvis I can only hope that neither of them are next - I still have Silence of the Lambs nightmares.

 

[cranky]

oj just havin some fun

i dont watch any of the esa shows so i cant comment on the content...i dont have dstv...i asked rob to get them to make tv 1and 2 a little more exciting but he said they had a contract or something to that effect.

 

[OJ]

No worries Cranky ;-)

I only got DSTV recently and don't have PVR so also miss shows from time to time.

Don't think SABC allow things like ESA on them... they quite strict about content and advertisers etc but could be wrong.

 

[Sharky2]

OJ I'll record all the shows and you can come watch them at my place any time you want

 

[CarloT]

OJ... We all starting to dislike ESA but dont worry we ALL still love you! Grrrr lol

 

[Fin-S]

Hey OJ, serious faux pas from the powers that be - I'm sure you could get other "celebrities" on the show, (Juan Smith springs to mind as a competent and dedicated angler). However why not go the whole way and get Julius out with Mark targetting the big Zambezi's. Return to shore optional....;-)

 

[HennieS]

I have read all the comments on this thread and my emotions was all over the place reading some of the comments. Mr. Agliotti is a convicted drug dealer and was well known in SA as THE drug lord.

How do I know this, I have spend 15 years of my life working with teenagers involved with drugs. This obviously meant I worked closely with SAP Drug squads (When they still existed). I am disgusted that somebody have the cheek to associate my sport, that I so dearly love with a drug dealer. If this was truly about conservation and Harties at large they should not have picked up a fishing rod!

Mr. Agliotti used this as a PR exercise only! Guess it is the end for me and ESA.

 

[bandit365]

This whole ESA thing is starting to get me down, I was a huge supporter of the show when it first started had to fight to get the remote to watch.

 

Now it gone to the dogs a bit:

 

Bass side has drug lords

 

There random chicks in bikinis fishing for what reason I don’t know ( if I want to watch girls in bikini’s I would watch Girls of the Playboy Mansion, I watch the show to see fishing not girls in pink bikini’s so don’t insult my intelligence I know a cheap stunt to get viewers when I see one.)

 

The only drop shot is done in far off destinations no more drop shot in rivers ect (Little bit easier for me to go to a river than Mauritius )

 

Only thing that is good is LBSA big up to Raymond "staffie" de Bruyn

 

I think this has gone a bit past a response from OJ as she is good at what she does but she does not make the decisions, it is time for the ESA Management to get off the butts and do some explaining.

 

The thing that aggravates me the most is that  3 weeks ago we knew they would have Glen and already then people where upset, why they not just pull the show would have made sense and they would have had more viewers and followers because of it.

 

[Andre Laas]

 get Julius out with Mark targetting the big Zambezi's. Return to shore optional....;-)

Lol.... or get J to "Swim the Zambi down" like mark do on some of his fish!

 

[HennieS]

Bandit

100% correct they were warned before the show was aired but unfortunetly ESA opted to ignore.

OJ respect to you for at least trying to respond!

 

[BrendanD]

OJ, can you shed more light on why the decision to put Agliotti on the show was made?

It just seems absolutely bizarre to put a figure like that on your show in this country with anti-crime sentiment being so high.

"Any publicity is good publicity" has its limits.

Anyway, as PR representative I'd say you're earning your money on this one. Seeems like you are qualified for a job in government PR dealing with fires like this.

(Also, the show isn't too bad and there are worse things than attractive personalities wearing tasteful bikinis. Like Glen Agliotti. Ouch.)

 

[Billaridoo]

Sealiners,

Send your remarks to Supersport, info@supersport.co.za, and the contact link at ESA's site.

Complain on the broadcaster's sites. They do something about complaints, I don't know if ESA management has the guts to respond, but let's give them a piece anyway.

 

[Mike69]

bandit365 wrote:

 

There random chicks in bikinis fishing for what reason I don’t know ( if I want to watch girls in bikini’s I would watch Girls of the Playboy Mansion, I watch the show to see fishing not girls in pink bikini’s so don’t insult my intelligence I know a cheap stunt to get viewers when I see one.)

Nothing wrong with a bit of variety.Why are you guys so averse to ladies fishing. I bet Brenna could outfish you any day!! I have fished with her and she is very knowledgable. 

 

[OJ]

Sharky2 - done deal then ;-) GP far to drive but will shout next time I am in the hood

CarloT - thanks for the vote of confidence. BTW I see you are local please send me news for ECR Angling report...

BrendanD - I have requested a response and all of this is being sent to our CEO to look at. I have never believed that "any publicity is good publicity" look at Tiger!

There was an official statement on the ESA site which I will post up here ASAP.

 

[OJ]

Sealiners, this was written a while ago for the Youtube snippet....


ESA’s Response to Mr Agliotti ESA Bass Show Comments

ESA has received a few comments about the You Tube snippet on the website http://www.esaworld.co.za which features a preview for an upcoming ESA Bass show featuring Glenn Agliotti as the invited angler hosted by ESA Pro Angler Gary Peter at Hartebeesport Dam. This decision was made by the CEO of ESA Holdings Armando Costa.

“In this particular episode, like many others, ESA is doing something positive for the environment and Glenn Agliotti was merely used as a resident of Hartebeesport Dam to draw attention to the serious and disgusting pollution issues that the area is facing. The show is not about Mr Agliotti but rather about the challenges facing the local community – both the informal dwellers and those that occupy homes on the banks of the dam,” commented Mr Costa.

“We can only urge ESA viewers to watch the show before passing judgement and also to leave the judging of Mr Agliotti to our judicial system. We never raised any issues in the show surrounding Mr Agliotti’s current situation but rather highlighted the plight of the locals and the environment in the Hartebeesport area,” added Mr Costa.

The ESA Bass show features an exposé on the waste problem and poor water quality. It also includes an impromptu interview with representatives from Rand Water and others which makes for interesting viewing.

Mr Costa concluded by saying, “The cleaning of our environment and conservation in all of our waterways depends on every angler’s attitude because there is no bigger conservationist when it comes to our waterways than the angler who will protect his lifeline, sport or leisure pursuit. Let’s all put our individual interests and politics aside and let’s join hands in cleaning up and conserving our greatest necessity – our water systems.”

 

[madporra]

Maybe this bad publicity from ESA as one guy said, is a chance for others to step in.

Bad move ESA.

And for the pollution issue, perhaps government can impliment a name change to a dam, should now be HartebeesPOO Dam ......