HOOKED ON AFRICA FISHING CHARTERS
South Africa’s leading Big Game Fishing & Deep Sea Fishing Charter company in Hout Bay, Cape Town.
10 REASONS TO FISH WITH HOOKED ON AFRICA
When choosing who to fish with, make sure it’s for the right reason and be sure to check the following:
- Size & dryness of the boat
- Is there a cabin on board with toilet facilities
The quality of the tackle
The catch rate
- Years in operation – we have been in operation for over 20 years
- Public liability insurance, properly STCW qualified crew & skippers
- Owner operation – are you talking to the guys that know?
- Proven track record that speaks for itself
- Local knowledge as well as well connected on the ocean
- Fly bridge for better viewing
THE PREFERRED FISHING CHARTER COMPANY IN CAPE TOWN
Fishing in Cape Town with Hooked On Africa is perfect for those who want to charter a private boat or for small groups. This Cape Town based fishing charter operates out of the popular Snoek fishing village, Hout Bay Harbour, Cape Town in South Africa.
Hooked On Africa Fishing Charters, the leading Big Game Fishing Charter Company is located in one of the richest fishing grounds left in the world today. With a large selection of boats to charter, an array of different fishing equipment & tackle, we are the ultimate Fishing Charter Company in Cape Town.
We also offer a variety of exciting boating excursions such as Eco Ocean Safari’s, Cray Fishing, Pelagic Birding Trips. We are also frequently being called upon for boat hire for the use of filming of Documentaries, Celebrity Video & Photo Shoots & boat hire for major sailing events such as The Volvo Ocean Race.
Fancy trying your luck at catching Yellowfin Tuna, Big Eye Tuna, Longfin Tuna, Yellowtail, Snoek, Mako Shark, Dorado, fishing off Cape Point or head out to do some deep sea fishing over 40 miles offshore? Get your bookings in before we fill up.
We offer the following Fishing & Boat Charter Services:
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in the Cape Waters. We also fish for Longfin Tuna & Big Eye Tuna
For those birders out there, Hooked On Africa offers Pelagic Birding trips off the Cape Shores.
We offer you a chance at the ever popular Snoek Fishing Charters out of Hout Bay in Cape Town.
We are The Best At Yellowtail Fishing in the Cape in Winter.
Have you Ever Been Fly Fishing Off Shore? Give this challenge a try!
We offer Crayfishing Charters out of Hout Bay. Available strictly in season only.
We are based at Hout Bay Harbour where our fishing charters depart from. Prior bookings are essential. Contact us for pricing and availability. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.
OUR RECENT BLOG POSTS & NEWS
August 2018 Captain’s Log – Hooked on Africa Fishing Charters
GOOD DAY ALL With JUNE and JULY behind us and the longest NIGHT/SHORTEST day gone, we look forward to SPRING and of course [...]
A day in the life fishing for Tuna caught on camera with Hooked On Africa
Watch this video footage showing what you can expect on a typical day out deep sea fishing for tuna with Hooked On Africa Fishing [...]
16 year old weighing 60kg brings in 79 kg Tuna.
Around 18 months ago, Sasha at the age of 16 weighing then only 60kg, reels in a 79kg tuna. [...]
Great fishing weather is on the cards – Book your fishing charter.
After a lashing of winter cold fronts, the harbour has been rather quiet and tourists flock to find the warmth and sun elsewhere. [...]
A TYPICAL DAY OUT AT SEA - TUNA FISHING
What to expect when going out fishing with Hooked On Africa Fishing Charters.
ARRIVAL TIME:
Arrive 06:00 don’t be late or we leave without you. 06:30 departure or as discussed.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Old clothing, shorts or longs with closed shoes, rubber soles preferably due to hooks and gaffs. Windbreaker just in case of spray. Sunglasses for the glare, polarised preferable. Don’t forget your suncream and a hat.
TRAVEL TIME:
We depart and take between 1 and 2 hours to get out depending on sea state but keep you updated with small talk about what we look for and the bird life.
EARLY MUNCHIES:
On route we supply breakfast in the form of muffins, fruit and drinks.
FISHING:
Once we get to where we want to we set lines 6 in total and give you a briefing of what and what not to do. We hand out harnesses or angling buckets to protect your anatomy.
NEED TO GO:
We do have an onboard toilet for all our lady anglers as well as those men not so well endowed.
FISHING ACTION:
All the action starts once we get a strike or are called in on fish by my many contacts
LUNCH:
Lunch is in the form of Sandwiches or roast chicken with snacks and drinks during the day.
TIME OUT AT SEA:
We fish till 1500 or earlier depending on the day. Return by 1600 to 1700 to cut up fish for you and a cold yeast upstairs in the bar.
SNOEK FISHING FOOTAGE
HOOKED ON AFRICA IN ACTION
TUNA END OF SUMMER 2017
THE BIG 5 – BIG FISH
A 103 KG Bigeye Tuna Caught by Greg.
A 105 KG Bigeye Tuna Caught by Joachim from Germany
A 105 KG Yellowfin Tuna Caught by by our guests.
A 107 KG Bigeye Tuna Caught by Hooked On Africa.
A 122 KG Bigeye Tuna Caught by Stuart Henshilwood.
