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Reel Therapy

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Umhlanga , NL, South Africa
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Reel Therapy offers you an amazing fishing and sightseeing experience in the exotic waters of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It’s a place rich in sea life, dolphins, whales, and amazing birds.

Let the captain share his passion for the city and ocean with you. Join him on a top-class fishing adventure as you discover South Africa’s waters and enjoy the therapy of ocean experience! Reel in the ultimate luxury fishing trip onboard the stunning GT Chaser. A beautiful 19ft Centre Console Tom Cat boat.

While you're on holiday, I'll be your tour guide of our stunning Umhlanga Rocks.

I am committed to chasing the fish and providing my guests with a thrilling experience with state-of-the-art equipment for a seamless fishing experience and Family friendly atmosphere - perfect for all anglers of all ages! From Half- and Full-day fishing charters - it's all private, personal, and designed for you and up to 3/4 friends.

No Crowds, no rush, just pure adventure on your own terms! Kids from 7+ are welcome.

This is my PASSION and operate right throughout the year….. Don't just DREAM about the big catch - make it a reality with us at Reel Therapy….. Book today and Reel in the adventure!!

  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half-day Fishing Charter - 5Hr Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $442
    You'll be doing some backline trolling and bottom fishing at Durban’s local reefs. All the equipment and bait is waiting for you on the boat. Hop aboard and have fun!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Queenfish
    Queenfish
    Trevally (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Trevally
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Snoek
    Snoek
  • Private trip
    Full Day Fishing Charter - 8hr Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $663
    This trip will take you north to experience the fishing grounds from Umhlanga to Umdloti. Here you will likely be chasing ‘Cuda, Tuna, and Dorado (Mahi Mahi) while trolling the drop-offs and beautiful reef structures for decent edible bottom fish.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Queenfish
    Queenfish
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Rockfish
    Rockfish

FAQs about Reel Therapy

Reel Therapy offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 8,000 per group - Half-day Fishing Charter - 5Hr Trip (5 hours)
  • ZAR 12,000 per group - Full Day Fishing Charter - 8hr Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Therapy, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Reel Therapy include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (This service is offered with additional fee)
Reel Therapy offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Mid-Deep Fishing)
  • Offshore Fishing (Deepsea Fishing)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Reel Therapy offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Therapy include:
  • Black Rockfish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Queenfish
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Reel Therapy
Umhlanga , KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1 Fishing Report
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2019
Launch into the Umhlanga adventure of our deep sea fishing charter. Committed to chasing the fish on our stunning GT Chaser. I'm your personal charter tour guide, I'm your experienced skipper, and SAMSA safety registered. No crowds, no rush, just pure adventure on your own terms. I offer Full- and Half-day fishing charters, it's all private, personal, and designed just for you and up to 3/4 friends.

The fish you can target

Black Rockfish Black Rockfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Queenfish Queenfish
Tuna (Skipjack) Skipjack Tuna

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Tom Cat
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
16 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Mid-Deep Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Deepsea Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Tuna Tubes
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
This service is offered with additional fee

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Child needs to be 6+
No Alcohol
Subject to approval of Skipper
You Keep Catch
Billfish, GT's, & any endangered fish - released
Catch and Release Allowed
All Billfish are released non- negotiable
Report listing

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

Recent fishing reports

Durban Cyclonic Offshore
Durban Cyclonic Offshore
March 1, 2025
with the challenging weather we are experiencing with the current cyclone of Madagascar. We launch from Durban as the surf was huge off Umhlanga. with the inshore dirty water, we headed out to some well known reefs to find some cleaner water. the fishing was tough with a few quality bottom fish and this beaut of a GT caught off a drifted live Mozzie on an 8oz sinker. it was my clients first ever offshore experience and he was over the moon with excitement as the fish fought fiercely and he was exhausted after the fight. we safely released the GT and look forward to the next time our clients join us for another adventure.
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