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.
Techniques
Everything,
15
Reviews
17
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Simply The Best Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(15 reviews)
Durban
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Trips from US $270

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 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
9
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1
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
60%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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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
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hr Trip โ€“ Backline (AM) on March 30, 2024
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Ryan B.
Durban, South Africa
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Absolutely amazing

VERIFIED   5 Hr Trip โ€“ Backline (AM) on October 8, 2022
Captain Jake was absolutely amazing on our trip, he and his crew Michael went out of their way to make the experience a truly...
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Jason B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jakes

VERIFIED   5 hour bottem reef fishing on December 24, 2023
Jason B. recommends Simply The Best Fishing Charters
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Nicoleen N.
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Unimpressed

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Backline (PM) on December 28, 2024
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Nicoleen N. does not recommend Simply The Best Fishing Charters
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Jeremy K.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   December 23, 2024
The charter operator canceled 22 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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