Browse Recent Durban KwaZulu-Natal Fishing Reports
Big Wahoo, Small Marlin, Tuna and a ton of Dorado off Durbanby
Mike Laubscher
(12/30/2020)
Ruben who has been working as a deckhand for us during his school holidays it is his first interaction with a Marlin and he saw it chasing the kona whilst clearing lines and teased it to perfection to get the hook up and so a huge congratulations to him, how awesome for him and his dad to share a memory like this together
Ruben who has been working as a deckhand for us during his school holidays it is his first interaction with a Marlin and he saw it chasing the kona whilst clearing lines and teased it to perfection to get the hook up and so a huge congratulations to him, how awesome for him and his dad to share a memory like this together
Dorado season going strongby
Mike Laubscher
(12/18/2020)
soon we will start having Marlin strikes it is just a matter of time now
soon we will start having Marlin strikes it is just a matter of time now
Dorado on the Biteby
Mike Laubscher
(12/14/2020)
they are really fun to catch, often giving acrobatic aerial display and great for family trips to giving the younger ones
they are really fun to catch, often giving acrobatic aerial display and great for family trips to giving the younger ones
Summer Fishing Season on its wayby
Mike Laubscher
(11/08/2020)
Finally summer seems to be on its way with the water warming up, but still no Dorado which we are anticipating on any trip now, they seem to be late this year
Finally summer seems to be on its way with the water warming up, but still no Dorado which we are anticipating on any trip now, they seem to be late this year
Our last season before lock-downby
Mike Laubscher
(5/19/2020)
Lockdown has been really difficult, at first you keep yourself busy with many projects but eventually you run out of materials and after 8 weeks I find myself highly frustrated, perhaps even a bit angry and definitely concerned about what is going on
Lockdown has been really difficult, at first you keep yourself busy with many projects but eventually you run out of materials and after 8 weeks I find myself highly frustrated, perhaps even a bit angry and definitely concerned about what is going on
Game Fishing season still going strongby
Mike Laubscher
(3/18/2020)
I anticipate some more Marlin will make an appearance in the next 4-6 weeks before the season makes its annual change and I hope we start to see some Wahoo in bigger numbers along with more Yellowfin Tuna.
I anticipate some more Marlin will make an appearance in the next 4-6 weeks before the season makes its annual change and I hope we start to see some Wahoo in bigger numbers along with more Yellowfin Tuna.
4 Black Marlin in 2 Days off Durbanby
Mike Laubscher
(2/12/2020)
Some of the best Marlin fishing for the season so far
Some of the best Marlin fishing for the season so far
Dorado, Wahoo, Tuna and tough weatherby
Mike Laubscher
(1/28/2020)
We saw something really incredible that I have never witnessed off Durban on our way back in a strong west from far North, we came across a shoal of over 200 GT’s from 30-50Kg, they were not scared of the boat but no matter what we offered them they would not bite, observing their behaviour it looked like they were spawning.
We saw something really incredible that I have never witnessed off Durban on our way back in a strong west from far North, we came across a shoal of over 200 GT’s from 30-50Kg, they were not scared of the boat but no matter what we offered them they would not bite, observing their behaviour it looked like they were spawning.
Black Marlin Fishing with Blue Water Charters Durbanby
Mike Laubscher
(1/13/2020)
After multiple tuna hook ups we hooked into a Black marlin on the way home
After multiple tuna hook ups we hooked into a Black marlin on the way home
Tuna Fishing with Blue Water Charters Durban - Chaos and Mayhemby
Mike Laubscher
(1/13/2020)
Multiple Tuna Hooks ups, twisted lines causing chaos and mayhem aboard Fat Girl - What a great day of fishing
Multiple Tuna Hooks ups, twisted lines causing chaos and mayhem aboard Fat Girl - What a great day of fishing
First Marlin for the Durban Season on Fat Girlby
Mike Laubscher
(1/08/2020)
at the end of the trip on the way home with only 1 Dorado in the hatch a small Black Marlin took the inside rigger
at the end of the trip on the way home with only 1 Dorado in the hatch a small Black Marlin took the inside rigger
Holiday Doradoby
Mike Laubscher
(1/07/2020)
This hot weather the past few days is caused by the Agulhas current being so close to shore along with the very warm water temperatures and I think a nice cold front will do wonders for the fishing and give the fans and air-conditioners a break.
This hot weather the past few days is caused by the Agulhas current being so close to shore along with the very warm water temperatures and I think a nice cold front will do wonders for the fishing and give the fans and air-conditioners a break.
Dorado for Nawty Girlby
Mike Laubscher
(12/26/2019)
With a choppy SE swell and a moderate SW wind Nawty Girl went out for a short 5 hour morning charter, water was warm and clean deeper out.
With a choppy SE swell and a moderate SW wind Nawty Girl went out for a short 5 hour morning charter, water was warm and clean deeper out.
Good Dorado Fishingby
Mike Laubscher
(12/21/2019)
By 06h30 we had a triple hook up, 1 on/off and we landed the other 2
By 06h30 we had a triple hook up, 1 on/off and we landed the other 2
Bulls for Fattyby
Mike Laubscher
(12/19/2019)
The big west late yesterday flattened the sea and today was reasonably nice conditions, overcast with a reverse current.
The big west late yesterday flattened the sea and today was reasonably nice conditions, overcast with a reverse current.
Dorado, Dorado, Doradoby
Mike Laubscher
(12/18/2019)
1 was very small so it was put back to grow bigger first. A number of Hammerhead Sharks have been seen on recent trips and a huge Manta Ray.
1 was very small so it was put back to grow bigger first. A number of Hammerhead Sharks have been seen on recent trips and a huge Manta Ray.
Family Fishing Tripsby
Mike Laubscher
(12/09/2019)
After the trip Dads and Kiddies help with cleaning and filleting their catch before going home to eat it, making for a full holiday fishing experience.
After the trip Dads and Kiddies help with cleaning and filleting their catch before going home to eat it, making for a full holiday fishing experience.
Dorado for all boatsby
Mike Laubscher
(12/01/2019)
December is here so fast and holiday season will be upon us in a few days, for those that are planning on booking a charter it is best to book now as we filling up fast.
December is here so fast and holiday season will be upon us in a few days, for those that are planning on booking a charter it is best to book now as we filling up fast.
Dorado for Nawty Girlby
Mike Laubscher
(11/26/2019)
The Dorado (Mahi) were very hyperactive today and many of them were small and came off on the jump making for a frustrating day
The Dorado (Mahi) were very hyperactive today and many of them were small and came off on the jump making for a frustrating day
Dorado (Mahi) season in full swingby
Mike Laubscher
(11/24/2019)
The Dorado were very hungry and active, when hooked up they gave us acrobatic aerial displays with some of them jumping off the hook in the process, some were smashing at our lures but missing completely increasing the excitement
The Dorado were very hungry and active, when hooked up they gave us acrobatic aerial displays with some of them jumping off the hook in the process, some were smashing at our lures but missing completely increasing the excitement
Tuna in tough conditionsby
Mike Laubscher
(11/18/2019)
came across a school of over 100 Dorado but all where the size of my hand, was amazing to see them jumping and perfectly formed in every way even though so small
came across a school of over 100 Dorado but all where the size of my hand, was amazing to see them jumping and perfectly formed in every way even though so small
Dorado Againby
Mike Laubscher
(11/13/2019)
The sea was a bit bumpy this morning after yesterday’s winds but settled down in the later part of the day. The water was under 22deg. C but looking good, we also saw a massive Manta Ray. Any day now we going to hook up with a Black Marlin, the fish are coming in now.
The sea was a bit bumpy this morning after yesterday’s winds but settled down in the later part of the day. The water was under 22deg. C but looking good, we also saw a massive Manta Ray. Any day now we going to hook up with a Black Marlin, the fish are coming in now.
Mixed Fishing Bagby
Mike Laubscher
(11/09/2019)
With some really hot days the past few weeks we could be in for a very hot summer which will make for a good game fish season.
With some really hot days the past few weeks we could be in for a very hot summer which will make for a good game fish season.
Dorado Account Openedby
Mike Laubscher
(10/16/2019)
Better late than never, we finally opened our Dorado (Mahi) account for the season today, water is still cold
Better late than never, we finally opened our Dorado (Mahi) account for the season today, water is still cold
A Sailfish to commence the Seasonby
Mike Laubscher
(10/03/2019)
Once deep I tapped the throttles back a little and started working some previously productive areas and BANG the port corner went and I thought it was a small Striped Marlin as it took off, 30 minutes later .......
Once deep I tapped the throttles back a little and started working some previously productive areas and BANG the port corner went and I thought it was a small Striped Marlin as it took off, 30 minutes later .......
A Very Good Tuna off Durban for Fat Girlby
Mike Laubscher
(10/02/2019)
we were out deep off Salt Rock with that strong current and made the turn to head back, on the way back we found some smaller Yellowfin Tuna and then for the grand finale we landed a stunning........
we were out deep off Salt Rock with that strong current and made the turn to head back, on the way back we found some smaller Yellowfin Tuna and then for the grand finale we landed a stunning........
A Good King Fish.by
Mike Laubscher
(8/07/2019)
This is not a fish we often catch here and so a really memorable catch.
This is not a fish we often catch here and so a really memorable catch.
Family Fishing Tripby
Mike Laubscher
(7/03/2019)
The sons definitely out fished the dads on this trip.
The sons definitely out fished the dads on this trip.
Fathers and Sons Fishing.by
Mike Laubscher
(6/26/2019)
We had 2 families on the boat for a short morning charter. Water is very cold and under 20deg.C and we had a screaming reverse current.
We had 2 families on the boat for a short morning charter. Water is very cold and under 20deg.C and we had a screaming reverse current.