Reel Thyme Charters is an owner run Fishing Charter Company operating out of Hout Bay, Cape Town.
Our waters off Cape Point boasts world-class tuna fishing. The best months to fish are from October through to June.
Spoilt for choice, we also have a rich inshore fishery including Yellowtail and Snoek. So you are assured to have great fun on light tackle. Light tackle can also be fitted into a half-day charter. Our boats are all equipped with top of the range electronics including plotters, radar and echo sounders. Catching trophy tuna requires the best in tackle and that’s exactly what our boats are equipped with. Making use of both Penn International reels, Shimano Tiagra reels matched up with custom made rods we offer our clients the very best.
Tuna Fishing
Our waters some 30 miles off Cape Point boast some of the best tuna fishing seen in the world making this our primary target species. Our best months to target them are from October through to June. The main target species are Longfin Tuna (Thunnus alalunga), Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) and Big Eye Tuna (Thunnus albacares).
We catch tuna by trolling, baiting, spinning and vertical jigging.
Inshore Fishing
This fishing takes us along our coastline up to the famous Cape Point. The main target species for the day will be Yellowtail (Seriola lalandi) and Snoek (Thyrsites atun). Both fish are fun on lighter tackle so kids and children can try their hand at fishing in Cape Town. While fishing inshore we use trolling, sight fishing, baiting and vertical jigging.
Fly Fishing
We use Fly for the main target fish. Yellowtail fishing uses a 9 weight outfit. Choose between dredging a fly or a surface popper for the exciting bite. Tuna fishing uses 15 weight outfits and mostly caught on “chum” fly’s
Spearfishing
The adrenalin of being in the water with large Yellowfin tuna swimming around you in the chum is something all spearo’s wish to experience. Having speared many of them we have the technique down to a fine art as well as all the correct equipment onboard to ensure the best possible chance of landing one of these beasts. Spearfishing trips are also available off world-class Cape Point with the main target species being Yellowtail.
Team building days
There’s nothing like a day on the water to level the playing fields in the corporate environment. We design a corporate retreat fishing charters with your needs in mind, yet incorporating the fun of world-class fishing. Invite your clients and even setting up small competitions across a few boats to add to the fun of the day. This is a really unique way to spend the day with your management team or your top clients.
Bird watching
Spot a variety of sea birds that linger around the tuna grounds.
What a magic day out on the water, was bucket list for sure!👌🏻 Would have been happy with just one decent Yellowfin, but to have hooked 5 was beyond all expectation 🥂 Very professional skipper, crew and setup, would definitely recommend!
