We have fished in top spots around the world. This is the first time I have ever had to put the rod down because we were too exhausted from reeling in all those big longfin and yellowfin tuna. Dave and his crew got us into the fish and kept them coming!”
– Mason Tenaglia, Lexington MA USA April 2009
Two Oceans have earned the reputation of being South Africa’s top tuna charter based on our performance, professional service, quality outfit and passion for fishing.
Fishing Seasons
Offshore we predominantly target yellowfin and longfin tuna and inshore we target yellowtail and snoek. It is possible to catch both species of tuna under the correct conditions inshore, having landed yellowfin tuna in excess of 60 kgs on a number of occasions at Cape Point
Key:
- Excellent
- Good
- Fair
- Poor
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin Tuna | ||||||||||||
| Longfin Tuna | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail | ||||||||||||
| Snoek | ||||||||||||
| Kob | ||||||||||||
| Cape Salmon | ||||||||||||
| Reef Fish |
Target Fish Species
Thunnus albacares
Size:
Attains 115kg in Cape waters, averages 50-70 kgs.
Description:
Yellowfin tuna have a robust, torpedo shaped body. The back is metallic blue changing to golden yellow sides and a silver/white underbelly. The dorsal and anal fins are yellow, edged with a black border. Pectoral fins are longer in larger specimens. Yellowfin are opportunistic feeders, preying on pelagic organisms such as small fish and squid.
Found under:
Fly Fishing Offshore Tuna Spear Fishing Read More
Thunnus alalunga
Size:
Attains 38 kgs (thats the biggest we have caught :) in Cape waters.
Description:
Longfin Tuna have a metallic blue back and a silvery white underbelly, with an irridescent blue band running along each side. The fins are predominantly yellow. Longfin are one of the most widespread tuna species, occuring roughly between the equator and 40 degrees south in all oceans. They feed on small marine organisms such as anchovies, pilchards, lanternfish and squid.
Found under:
Fly Fishing Inshore Fishing Read More
Seriola lalandi
Size:
Attains 14kg in the Cape, averages 3 to 6kg.
Description:
Found under:
Fly Fishing Inshore Fishing Offshore Tuna Read More