Tuna in feeding frenzy

Posted on January 1, 2011 by admin


(photo: Barrie Rose)


(photo: Barrie Rose)

Just before the strong South Easterly winds started blowing, these yellowfin tuna were spotted feeding  on some bait fish near the canyon (approx 30 miles South West of Cape Point). This is encouraging, as the tuna season this year has started off rather slowly, but all indications point to an improvement soon! During the summer months, yellowfin and longfin tuna are caught  in good numbers near the canyon. They  are found here as a result of the upwelling that takes place which in turn produces food for the tuna.

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Successful Team Building Event

Posted on October 11, 2010 by admin


(photo: Alan Blacklaws)

With an unexpectedly strong south easterly wind, our team of eight set off to look for some game fish off Cape Point. With reports of snoek and a couple of yellowtail in and around Southwest reefs, we started trolling from Buffels Bay. After twenty minutes we received a call that plenty of snoek were been caught off Groendam just past Diaz Beach, Cape Point. We reeled in our lines and set off for Groendam. After a fairly slow start, the snoek started biteing and before long two or three rods were going off at once! The strong south easter eased off gradually throughout the day and it turned out to be a beautiful day at sea! Returning home around four in the afternoon we off loaded about twenty good sized snoek and everybody went home with a couple.

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Dusky Dolphin on Steroids!

Posted on July 28, 2010 by admin

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Regular visitors to False Bay are the Dusky and common Dolphins as seen here during a trip to Cape Point. This dolphin gave a spectacular show!

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Pelagic birds at the tuna grounds

Posted on July 20, 2010 by admin


(photo: Alan Blacklaws)

Much to the delight of the passengers, this recent Pelagic birdwatching charter took place South West of Cape Point in perfect, calm conditions. Several species of birds were recorded, including several hundred Albatross, Petrels, Gannets and Skeurs.

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Saved! One Lucky Albatross

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin


(photo: Alan Blacklaws)

During a trip to the Tuna grounds, this Albatross was found entangled in netting and was almost certain to perish. However, due to the compassion of our crew, a decision was taken to rescue the bird and after some careful work by Rob King (seen photographed), was freed of the netting and released.

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Catching Snoek at Cape Point

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin


(photo: Alan Blacklaws)


(photo: Alan Blacklaws)

This fun bunch of guys caught plenty of Snoek as well as a few Katonkel during a fishing trip to Cape Point. A barbecue and a few beers followed at the False Bay Yacht Club!

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85Kg Yellowfin Tuna

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin


(photo: Alan Blacklaws)

For Bruce, this was his 1st Deep Sea fishing trip, and one to remember! A fantastic 85Kg Yellowfin was landed after a 2hr fight! No guesses why the Yellowfin Tuna is one of the most highly sought-after fish to catch.

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The Red Roman

Posted on July 8, 2010 by admin


(photo: Alan Blacklaws)

This happy Lady caught three decent sized Red Roman near Seal Island, False Bay. As Red Roman are not as common as they used to be, they were photographed and released!

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Catching Crayfish

Posted on July 5, 2010 by admin

Evidence that one Marine Species is not in any danger! Our visitors Lorraine and her husband John were treated to an exciting day catching crayfish off Cape Point.

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