Captain
Jakes Van Den Berg

Member since June 2014 Durban, South Africa
Background
Captain Jakes Van Den Berg has over three decades of fishing experience, which have gained him a vast knowledge and an impressive reputation. Jakes is a professional skipper who especially enjoys deep sea fishing and introducing his clients and friends to it. One of Jakes' favorite species of fish is Geelbek.
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Hey, I'm Captain Jakes Van Den Berg

Durban, South Africa
Background
Captain Jakes Van Den Berg has over three decades of fishing experience, which have gained him a vast knowledge and an impressive reputation. Jakes is a professional skipper who especially enjoys deep sea fishing and introducing his clients and friends to it. One of Jakes' favorite species of fish is Geelbek.
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14
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Simply The Best Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(14 reviews)
Durban
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $259

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (12)
Unimpressed
Fishing with Jakes
Wonderful geelbek fishing trip
+9
Angler rating
8
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
57%
Appropriate for children
60%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Juliana C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jakes

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip โ€“ Deep Sea/Inshore (AM) on December 13, 2024
It was very good,we caught a lot of fish.we got what was promised Thanks for this wonderful day!
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Subramoney K. N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful geelbek fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 hour bottem reef fishing on May 26, 2024
Jakes and Shorty were amazing. My friends and I enjoyed our trip and we caught some beautiful fish. Both Jakes and Shorty were...
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DENNIS C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing trip ever

VERIFIED   5 hour bottem reef fishing on December 12, 2023
Please do yourself a favour and book a trip with Simply the best charters. The skipper (Jakes) has vast knowledge of all facets...
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Barney K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome fishing experience!

VERIFIED   5 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (AM) on October 6, 2023
We had an amazing experience fishing with Capitan Jaked. He knew exactly when and where we need to be to catch the fish.
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Alex B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hr Trip โ€“ Backline (AM) on March 30, 2024
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