Awesome Charters Struisbaai 

 1 Harbour Road, Struisbaai, WC 7285, South Africa

Awesome Charters Struisbaai 

Struisbaai, WC, South Africa
28 ft
8

Running angling trips out of Struisbaai harbor, Awesome Charters has been successfully organizing saltwater fishing trips for over two decades. They've achieved legendary status throughout the years, and showing you what these magnificent waters have to offer is their goal!

Skippers Derick and Faegon Martin are here to get you on some fish and to make sure you have a great time. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, handline, jigging, popping, spearfishing, and spinning, according to what you're going after.

As part of their 4 to 8-hour trips, you can target species like Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Marlin, Leerfish, Shark, Kob, and Kob, depending on the current season and weather conditions. A trip out to sea from Struisbaai harbor takes you past the South African headland into the fertile waters where two of the world's greatest oceans meet: The Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

You'll be fishing from a 28' Butt Cat boat with enough room for up to 10 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet, ice box, and fighting chair. All the necessary fishing gear and fishing licenses are included in the price of your trip. A deckhand will be there to help you with everything you need, and tips are appreciated for a job well done.

You will share the catch with the crew. Contact the captain before the trip if you have questions about keeping the catch. There will be complimentary snacks and drinks aboard for your convenience during the trip, but feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks if you prefer. Kids are welcome, so feel free to bring the whole family.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Awesome Charters Struisbaai.

Running angling trips out of Struisbaai harbor, Awesome Charters has been successfully organizing saltwater fishing trips for over two decades. They've achieved legendary status throughout the years, and showing you what these magnificent waters have to offer is their goal!

Skippers Derick and Faegon Martin are here to get you on some fish and to make sure you have a great time. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, handline, jigging, popping, spearfishing, and spinning, according to what you're going after.

As part of their 4 to 8-hour trips, you can target species like Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Marlin, Leerfish, Shark, Kob, and Kob, depending on the current season and weather conditions. A trip out to sea from Struisbaai harbor takes you past the South African headland into the fertile waters where two of the world's greatest oceans meet: The Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

You'll be fishing from a 28' Butt Cat boat with enough room for up to 10 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet, ice box, and fighting chair. All the necessary fishing gear and fishing licenses are included in the price of your trip. A deckhand will be there to help you with everything you need, and tips are appreciated for a job well done.

You will share the catch with the crew. Contact the captain before the trip if you have questions about keeping the catch. There will be complimentary snacks and drinks aboard for your convenience during the trip, but feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks if you prefer. Kids are welcome, so feel free to bring the whole family.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Awesome Charters Struisbaai.

Faegon Martin
Captain
Faegon Martin
16 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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Private Fishing Trip - Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Kob
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Bream (Common)
US $986
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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FAQs about Awesome Charters Struisbaai

Awesome Charters Struisbaai offers the following trip to customers:
  • ZAR 15,800 per group - Private Fishing Trip - Offshore (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Awesome Charters Struisbaai, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Awesome Charters Struisbaai include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Where applicable, it is included in the price)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We offer cleaning and filleting services at an additional fee.)
  • Snacks (We have basic snacks on board, Chips (Crisps) and chocolates.)
  • Drinks (Basic beverages)
  • First mate (tips are appreciated)
  • Fishing license (Our permits cover all guests on board our vessel.)
  • Lunch (We advise guests to pack a light lunch themselves.)
Awesome Charters Struisbaai offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Between 1 nautical mile and 12 Nautical Miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Awesome Charters Struisbaai offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Awesome Charters Struisbaai include:
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Kob
  • Leerfish (Garrick)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Musselcracker
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Snoek
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Faegon Martin
Faegon Martin
Faegon Martin

Struisbaai, Western Cape, South Africa

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
1 Customer review
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2022

Benefit from Capt. Faegon's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Struisbaai. Using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Leerfish (Garrick), Amberjack and Bonito. For special requests, such as spearfishing, message Capt. Faegon.

Our Team
Jaco B.

Jaco B.

First mate

Faegon M.

Faegon M.

Captain

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
1 Customer review
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2022

Benefit from Capt. Faegon's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Struisbaai. Using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Leerfish (Garrick), Amberjack and Bonito. For special requests, such as spearfishing, message Capt. Faegon.

Our Team
Jaco B.

Jaco B.

First mate

Faegon M.

Faegon M.

Captain

The fish you can target

Skipjack
Skipjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Kob
Kob
Leerfish (Garrick)
Leerfish (Garrick)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Musselcracker
Musselcracker
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Snoek
Snoek
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Skipjack
Skipjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Kob
Kob
Leerfish (Garrick)
Leerfish (Garrick)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2016
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Butt Cat
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
140 Suzuki 4 stroke
Powered by
2 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Between 1 nautical mile and 12 Nautical Miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Where applicable, it is included in the price
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We offer cleaning and filleting services at an additional fee.
Snacks
We have basic snacks on board, Chips (Crisps) and chocolates.
Drinks
Basic beverages
First mate
tips are appreciated
Fishing license
Our permits cover all guests on board our vessel.
Lunch
We advise guests to pack a light lunch themselves.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
There are no Age limits, however we advise children to be over the age of 5 years old to Join in on a charter.
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed

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

 Mastercard

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Struisbaai right now

BonitoBonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
KobKob
Leerfish (Garrick)Leerfish (Garrick)
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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