Well good Day all
With the SILLY SEASON upon us and plenty of Fish out there and A FULL order book into the new year thought it was time for an update from the CAPTAINS DESK.
There are plenty of TUNA out there but with the water going over the 20 deg mark its that time to start trolling for Pinocchio. We have a little competition going with a buy in and winner takes all for the biggest BILL FISH.
Our long-awaited CRAYFISH dates have finally been issued (see crayfishing season dates on our schedule) which is a “slap in the face for recreational angling) while our commercial counterparts get a 50% increase in their TAC we get NOTHING///// These People are clueless///
We have 2 more PELAGIC BIRDING trips this year and another 40 for next, with more being added.
The Inshore YELLOWTAIL, ATLANTIC BONITO and other makes for a great morning’s fishing in conjunction with the CRAYFISH dates.
We will again be releasing some juvenile TURTLES (this WEEK) which have been tagged so watch this space and our Instagram pages for all the action.
In closing thanks for the support this year good luck for next and have a fantastic CHRISTMAS and we will chat on the other side.
And Remember over this SILLY SEASON there are plenty out there with all the gear and ABSOLUTELY no idea, so do your homework when booking!
The Hooked on Africa TEAM
Thanks to wind, we can’t fish every day but we can eat fish! Pop down to Hooked On Africa Fresh Fish Market down in Hout Bay Harbour to choose and buy from a selection of Fresh Fish or order a hot portion of Fish n Chips from the take-away counter.
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Book a charter to see it for yourself in “reel” life!
10 REASONS TO FISH WITH US
- We are the longest successful fishing charter operator in the CAPE and have been operating in excess of 30 years!
- We have a very good network on the ocean, so we always know where to go to find fish!
- We have a 95% to 97% strike rate!
- Our track record speaks for itself. Visit our Trip Advisor and Facebook page reviews & feedback.
- Our boats are tailor made for local conditions as well as for your group or individual requirements.
- All our paperwork and required licensing is always up to date and checked annually.
- Our skippers and crew are highly qualified and experienced and knowledgeable of our local conditions.
- All boats have onboard toilet facilities.
- All our trips are fully catered, everything is supplied including a complimentary cap.
- We pride ourselves on always trying to find fish even if it means going the extra mile!
AFFILIATIONS & SAFETY
- We are members of The Cape Charter Boa Association, International Game Fishing Association, South African Deep Sea Association and the Western Province Game Fishing Association, including reciprocity with other international organizations.
- All our skippers and deckhands are STCW 95 qualified (first aid, firefighting, personal safety at sea, life raft training)
- All our skippers and crew are COMMERCIALLY endorsed to take paying passengers to sea.
- We are fully insured through Club Marine and have public and passenger liability, public liability insurance up to R20 Million. STCW qualified crew & skippers.
- We are inspected and surveyed through SAMSA annually as a Charter Vessel.
