Ever wanted to land a powerful marlin, or catch a mighty yellowfin? Cast your rod and wait for the anticipated pull before reeling in your prize catch. With the majesty of Table Mountain in the distance, and the boisterous call of the seagull high above, big game fishing with Cape Sea Safaris is an opportunity of a lifetime.

Whether you are an expert or a novice, big game fishing with Cape Sea Safaris is a great way to learn some techniques, or hone your skills. The sparkling waters of Cape Town are known for its abundance of big game, offering one of the best fishing grounds in South Africa. Yellowfin and Longfin tuna, Dorado, shark, snoek, as well as the elusive marlin have been known to frequent these waters.

Big game fishing, also known as offshore game fishing, is a great form of sport fishing, usually targeting big bony fish species such as tuna and marlin in the open sea. It is conducted as a recreational activity, and also in competitions. Cape Sea Safaris affords you the opportunity to discover the fascinating world of the ocean and all her treasures.

There is more to big game fishing than casting your rod and pulling for dear life. It requires patience, concentration, and a great amount of team work, so be prepared for a challenging experience. There are various techniques one can use when battling the creatures of the deep.

Trolling - a method of luring fish by trolling fishing lures or baited hooks from the back of the boat

• Chumming or chunking - a method of throwing bits of bait overboard to attract larger game
  
  
• Fighting the fish – attempting to reel in the catch. Fishermen could either sit in a specially designed chair in the stern of the boat and places the butt of the rod into a gimbaled mount, or he could try ‘stand up’ game fishing, without the assistance of the chair and with the seat mount replaced by the harness. Both method requires a lot of strength and endurance, as well as body mass as the fish usually puts up quite a fight and, depending on the species, is very powerful

Big game fishing with Cape Sea Safaris offers you the chance to catch the perfect fish. With Cape Sea Safaris, you are guaranteed to be hooked.