Captain's Log
Our Salt Water Fishing Blogs & Tips
We’ll be posting about salt water fishing, tips, species information, the Garden Route, and our activities here. Blog author and co-owner, Esther Jacobs, is a communications and conservation specialist with over a decade of experience working hands-on with marine life. She is an avid sustainable fisher and passionate about using storytelling to inspire advocacy for the ocean environment. Salt Life Fishing Charters work with leading marine organisations and you can read about them in our carefully crafted, engaging stories, that showcase the best of fishing, Mossel Bay, nature’s value, and conservation challenges.
Keep an eye out for the latest inspirational and educational blog.
Turtle Rescue | NEVER Return a Stranded Turtle to the Ocean
Many of us may feel an instinct to "help" by returning it to the ocean. However, marine conservation experts stress that this well-meaning gesture could have deadly consequences for the turtle.
Bonito Fishing in Mossel Bay | Catch and Cook
Atlantic Bonito: Speed Demon of Mossel Bay and South African Seas. A quick and exciting sea fishing experience and a delicious eating fish. Grilled recipe included!
Catch and Cook | South African Fish Recipes
Explore the best South African fish recipes for hake, kob, red roman, and silvers. Discover how catching and cooking your own fresh fish enhances flavour and enjoyment.
Hooked on Sustainability: Actions for Anglers
We’re delving deep into the urgent message our planet is sending us and exploring how we, as anglers, can respond effectively through sustainable fishing.
Ethical Handling of Stingrays: Our Guide
We’ve written this guide to emphasise the importance of ethical handling, particularly when it comes to often-overlooked species, like stingrays.
5 Reasons to Fish With Salt Life Fishing Charters
Read 5 reasons to fish with Salt Life Fishing Charters Mossel Bay to learn why you should book a deep sea fishing trip with us in the Garden Route.
Shark Conservation in Mossel Bay | ORI Tagging
Shark conservation through collaboration. We partner with local researchers to tag sharks for South Africa's ORI Cooperative Fish Tagging Project.
Banana Curse and More Crazy Fishing Superstitions
The Mossel Bay fishing community has cultivated a rich tapestry of superstitions and folklore among anglers for centuries. Never bring bananas on board!
Mossel Bay Birding Trips | Pelagic Encounters
Mossel Bay is renowned for its diverse bird species. If you're a nature lover or photographer, you'll be thrilled to join our birding trips to see albatross, jaegers, and more.
Why We Love Deep Sea Fishing in Mossel Bay
Our fishing spots are a haven for marine life and for anglers, there are lots of incredible bucket list fish. Learn why we love deep sea fishing in Mossel Bay.
Exploring Garden Route Activities and Highlights
Our go-to adventure is fishing, but for other thrills, Mossel Bay and the Garden Route highlight a plethora of exhilarating activities. Hiking, wildlife, scuba, and more.
6 Fun Facts About Yellowbelly Rockcod
Mossel Bay is home to yellowbelly rockcod and cat-faced rockcod. Both are interesting species with fighting spirit... great to catch on a fishing trip.
Sea Fishing Trips and Tips – All About Kob
We’ve caught a few surprise silver kob (known locally as kabeljou) on our deep sea fishing trips this winter, so we wanted to share some interesting facts about the species.
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Download the Marine Recreational Fishing Rules in South Africa for responsible angling.