Good Day from Screaming REELS It’s been a strange start to the first part of our TUNA SEASON with firstly, plenty of young Yellowfin Tuna (12-35kgs) and then of late a much larger size (65 to 100kgs) and a few mixed Longfin in between. Theres been a very good sign of Big eye Tuna [...]
Well Good Day All Since January there have been mixed fortunes with plenty of Juvenile Yellowfin Tuna around making for either a fantastic HALF or FULL day charter on light gear, with the odd 35 to 60kg in between. Hopefully, this continues until the BIG TUNA arrive and water temps drop a bit as [...]
Well Good Day All Compliments of the season wishing you all TIGHT LINES, SCREAMING REELS and FULL FISH BOXES. Currently the BIG TUNA have disappeared, there are however a few small LONGFIN TUNA around and some SMALL YELLOWFIN with I’m sure, a few MARLIN not far behind as its that time of year with [...]
Trevor Hardaker - Zest For Birds, ends the 2024 Pelagic Birding season with a dedication that soars... "I thought I would share a quick overview of the 2024 Zest for Birds pelagic year with everyone. It’s certainly been a very enjoyable year and we would [...]
West Coast Rock Lobster Season 2024-2025 West Coast Rock Lobster Season - Crayfishing Dates As Follows: Number of Days Month Date Day Approx. Low Tide Time (08:00–16:00) 1 Dec 2024 16th Monday (Public Holiday) 09:50 2 Dec 2024 29th Sunday 08:17 3 Dec 2024 30th Monday 08:56 4 Dec 2024 31st Tuesday 09:35 [...]
Well, they took a while to arrive a little late than in previous years BUT what is a season so far! TUNA-A-PLENTY Longfin Tuna 12 to 20+ KGS, Yellowfin Tuna 30 to 90 kgs and lots of Big Eye Tuna in between. We have been out on all good weather days entertaining clients from [...]
Well good day all October is upon us and traditionally it's TUNA TIME! However, the RIGHT water is still far away But that can change in a few days all we need is a GOOD SOUTH EASTER. With that in mind a few fish have been taken in 15 deg of water, not ideal [...]
Some interesting feedback on one of the 3 Northern Royal Albatrosses that we saw on the Zest for Birds pelagic trip on Thursday… The bird was sporting a metal ring on its right leg and an orange plastic ring on its left leg as can be seen in the photos. We have been [...]
Well Good Day All From the CAPE of STORMS, where we have had the most SEVERE WINTER I can remember, GALES, RAIN and BIG SWELL not seen for many years. Well let’s hope it’s the “ANTRE “ to a COOKING TUNA SEASON and more. That’s not too far away with SPRING about to SPRONG [...]
Here’s our full list from the Zest for Birds pelagic trip that went out on Sunday… Date: 21 July 2024 Departure point: Hout Bay Birds seen on the trip: • Northern Royal Albatross • Southern Royal Albatross • Shy Albatross • Black-browed Albatross • Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross • Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross • Northern Giant [...]
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