Deep Sea Fishing in Port Alfred

Whilst certainly not for those of us inclined to sea sickness, few activities can deliver the thrill and excitement of the moment a large game fish takes hold of the bait, the line zips through the water, and the wonderful sound of a reel whizzing fills the air. And few places can compete with Port Alfred in terms of a good day out on the ocean.

All sorts of fishing works off shore in this region; Trolling, Dropshot, vertical jigging, lure fishing and of course bait fishing. There are a lot of big fish around including delicious edibles such as Cape Yellowtail, Kob (Daga), Garrick, White Steenbras, Black Musselcracker, Santer, Slinger, Rockcod, Barracuda and Dorado as well as Hammer Head Shark, Great White Shark, Tiger Shark, Blackfin Shark.

There are numerous fishing charter companies operating out of Port Alfred and many registered fisherman can take eager guests out for a nominal fee. Consider trying something truly unique during your stay at Green Fountain Farm. One reputable operator is Kowie Deep Sea Fishing, who promise an unforgettable day out on the water. They have three boats available for charter depending on the size and requirements of the group. They are:

BOAT NO 1

WAKKA-WAKKA (not to be confused with Waka Waka the Soccer World Cup theme song – Performed by Shakira and Freshly Ground) is a 6.5 meter Orion Cat with a double hull and is built in the City Of Durban KwaZulu-Natal Provincial (KZN). This boat is a fully rigged sports fisher with rods, reels, safety gear, GPS, Sonar, Sea Radio and Seaworthy certificate. The boat is skippered by Johan Botha and boasts additional crew members (With many years of experience).

Info for the Technically inclined:

Radio,GMEGX300 29MHz
Radio,UnidenSolara VHF
GPS,GARMIN420S GPS Map with Sonar
GPS,LOWRANCEGlobel Map 2400 GPS with Sonar
Two 125 HP MercurySaltwater motors
Shimanorods and reels and Penn rods and reels in all sizes

BOAT NO 2

GENE GIRL IV is a 7.5 meter Bayliner Trophy 2505wa (Walk Around). It has a cabin, lounge with washbasin, fridge, flush toilet, G P S , Sonar, Sea Radio and seaworthy certificate. The boat is skippered by Johan Botha and also boasts additional crew members (With many years of experience).

Info for the Technically inclined:

Radio,NAVSTARKR113 29MHz
Radio,Standard HorizonEclipse VHF
GPS,LOWRANCELOWRANCE LMS 350A GPS with Sonar
GPS,GARMINMap 276C GPS
Two 175 HP Mercury (V6) motors
Shimanorods and reels and Penn rods and reels in all sizes

BOAT NO 3

THE BEAST (not to be mistaken for Tendai Mtawarira the KZN Rugby player) is a massive 12 meter (40 foot) double hull deep sea fishing boat weighing in at a bone crushing 7 tons. Propulsion comes from two V6 Evinrude E-TEC outboard motors delivering a whopping 250 horsepower each. The Beast is equipped with the latest in electronic navigation and instruments as well as safety equipment. This boat is fully stocked with fishing equipment and is ideal for deep-sea predatory fishing. The Beast has two large cabins and also a toilet. The hull of the boat is a Buttcat and was built in the Eastern Cape. The boat was sent to Cape Town where it was mated with its cabins and wheelhouse and where all equipment was fitted and completed. The boat is skippered by Johan Botha and also boasts additional crew members (With many years of experience).

Info for the Technically inclined:

Radio,GMEGX300 29MHz
Radio,ICOMIC–M422 VHF
GPS,FERUNOGP-700F GPS with Sonar
GPS,GARMINMap 276C GPS
Two 250 HPEvinrudeE-TEC (V6) motors
Shimanorods and reels and Penn rods and reels in all sizes
Contact Johan Botha at Kowie Deep Sea Fishing on +27 82 440 1207 or +27 84 206 5120