Doggs balls
Extreme Open Ocean Adventure
I would like you to join me for an “Off the chart experience” like no other.
We have the pleasure of offering you open Ocean super extreme popper and jigging experience.
You must come prepared!
Brent has been seeking a spot like this for years in the Indian ocean, we are not joking or blowing smoke this is the real deal Anglers.
We have a secret, a coral reef structure we are presently fishing and results are crazy. See our Facebook page – “Island Adventure Charters”
Doggs Balls offers extreme angling at its finest…. it’s so super convenient being based out of Richards Bay South Africa.
What we offer
Book your dream
"Off the Chart Fishing" experience
worth every penny
The itinerary is very flexible and can be amended during the cruise by Captain Brent. The trip departs from the Meerensee skiboat Club, Richards Bay. Loading can be done at the Zululand Yacht Club or small craft harbour.
The charter date we provide on the schedule is the day you arrive 7am, so you are welcome to overnight onboard so we can depart very early. The vessel will depart up the coast and then head out to sea to our secret location. This will take from 30 hrs and we should encounter Tuna, Wahoo, dorado and Marlin on the way.
When we arrive at Dogs Balls, we shall take up drift fishing, popping and jigging in an insane fishing environment you have never experienced. The reef is 5nm wide with 78m being the least depth. We will moor on the reef at night. We shall then set sail with the current downhill taking 1 day or overnight to return from the reef.
On arrival back in Richards Bay, you are welcome to take 10kg each of fish home for your families as we carry deepfreezes on the boat, so please ensure you have a camping fridge in the back of your vehicle.
What happens if we are going to have bad weather?
We have the option of delaying or moving your schedule up / down so we can get behind the cold fronts to ensure a good week’s weather. We will notify you 4 days before any intended travel of the weather and departure time schedule changes should they be necessary.
Gear
Please we can’t carry your entire garage of equipment because this trip is so convenient. You will be limited to 10kg clothing and 50kg of sporting equipment and max 10 cases of beer, as we need to store everything and we are carrying a lot of fuel onboard.
Fishing advice will be provided, essentially as you need to go heavy duty gear for this trip, its seriously insane.
Species
Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Trevally, Job Fish, Huge Wahoo, GT, Amber Jacks, Rosy Job Fish, Black Kingfish, Barracuda, Reds, Rockcard, the list is endless.
The kings, known as yellow tails(amberjack) are the monsters here. The Tuna and Wahoo action on popper will have everyone very very busy.
- Full use of Yacht
- 6 x 50lb Ocean rods and reels (TLD 25) with Trolling and 2 Marlin 80lb (We do not provide lures or popping and jigging rods, should you wish to hire these please ask)
- Skipper and Crew
- Full board accommodation
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Tea and Coffee
- Fuel supply 2000L
- Desalinated fresh water for showers
- Please refer to general information on our website for additional information
- Accommodation 2 double cabins sleeping 3
- Separate large individual shower
- Separate large individual toilet
- Flights, car parking, car hire, Travel Insurance.
(Travel Insurance; please ensure you have taken your personal Travel Insurance to cover your trip with us. We are not responsible for any unforeseen travel adjustments, Covid restrictions, government actions and / or “Act of god”, broken or lost gear. - Accommodation whilst not on-board.
- Bars, restaurants any land base activity at your personal cost.
- Car parking fee of approximately R70 per vehicle per day.
- Alcohol – All alcohol and soft drinks, bottled water, fruit juices etc. You bring this along with you if self-driving or on your arrival you can arrange for us to purchase on your behalf. We will charge a levy of 25% of the bill.
- Fishing gear – you need to bring your own gear for this trip.
- 10 kg of fish will be allowed to be taken home.
- Gratuities (Please budget to tip the crew and captain if they did their job correctly)
- Local fishing permit.
- Verimark vacuum bags if you want your fish to be packaged.
As Part of our menu, you will be offered, on all of our charters, local Seafood, meat dishes, Chicken and Fish dishes.
Menu Plan:
Meals are served at the following times:
Coffee/rusks: 4am to 5am
Breakfast: 9am
Lunch: 1pm-2pm
Dinner: 7pm
Coffee/Tea anytime-self service
Breakfasts:
We have egg’s every day served as omelette/fried/scrambled/boiled. This is accompanied with toast, tomatoes, boerewors, pork sausage, fried onion, condiments.
Fresh local fruit and juices are available.
Lunch:
Fish Salads, Fresh Sashimi, Chicken Salad, Toasted sandwiches, finger dishes, pasta dishes, fresh fruit.
Dinners:
Curry, braais, steak, pasta, chicken, fish, seafood all accompanied with Rice or Chips and salad or baked potatoes and/or mash.
What if I have an allergy!
If you can’t eat garlic, spicy food, or Seafood for example, simply contact Tracy at our office and let her know which group you are from, and we shall inform Brent on-board.
What if we want to bring more meat, we like our meat!
If you want to change the menu plan to more of a meat menu just call Tracy. Please do bring a cooler box with additional steaks or chops. You are welcome to bring meat along with you.
Binging on snacks?
Most persons as soon as they go to Sea want to snack all the time. Items such as chocolate, sweets, biltong and chips we recommend you bring this
Do we have sufficient ICE?
YES, WE DO!
- We have an icemaker on board
- We have a dedicated 200 litre deepfreeze, and we stock up to 30 bags of ice
Our vessel is a new vessel, so all equipment is 100%
All participants: we are all aware we cannot control the fuel prices our charters are based on.
We sell our trips a year in advance. The fuel price could increase or decrease. All current charter trips are based on a fuel price of R22 a litre. We must load onto our vessel 2000 Litres of fuel for each trip. Should the price at the bowser 1 week before departure be higher than R22 per litre of fuel, we will ask all participants to contribute to the difference of the price, so that we can keep this trip affordable to all.
R24000,00 per angler based on a group of 6 for 5 or 7 nights.
- You are welcome to make monthly payments and pay this trip off at your convenience. Please consult with Tracy.
- We require a 25% securing payment to confirm the charter, the balance of the payments is spread out with 3 payments. Please advise if you would like an official quote reflecting the payment structure.
- Bookings are essential up to 12 months in advance – we only work this area Dec, March, April, May, June, July, Oct, Nov. Trips run from weekend to weekend.
- 5 nights options.
- 7 nights options.