Reel Rush Fishing Adventures

Welcome to Reel Rush Fishing Adventures, your independent guide to world-class fishing on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.

Whether you're chasing giant sharks from the rocks, battling Yellowfin Tuna offshore, or planning a family day on the water, Reel Rush connects you with the right fishing experience.

With thousands of hours at sea as a commercial fisherman, deckhand and freelance skipper, I help anglers enjoy safe, professional and memorable trips aboard licensed charter boats operating from Shelly Beach and surrounding launch sites.

Why Fish With Reel Rush?

Deep Sea & Shark Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Reel Rush arranges deep sea trips aboard licensed charter vessels operating from Shelly Beach — as an independent guide, not tied to one boat or operator. The right vessel is matched to your group, target species and the day's conditions.

Arrive Ready to Fish — quality bait and tackle are supplied on charter trips. You focus on the fight, the boat crew handles the rest.

Shark Fishing

This is what Reel Rush is known for. Serious shark sessions on heavy tackle, run from the beach, the pier, or straight off the rocks — set up with quality bait and gear, and prepared to wait for the moment a big shark takes it.

Beach & rock sessions: land-based shark fishing from open beach launches or straight off the rocks, chosen for conditions and access on the day. Night fishing is where the serious action happens, since many of the biggest sharks feed under cover of darkness.

Large sharks regularly exceeding 200kg patrol these waters. Gear is set up on heavy tackle to handle the fight, and when one runs, you'll feel every kilo of it.

All shark catches are tag and release only, with photos to mark the moment before the fish swims away healthy. Sharks are handled carefully and released promptly — the goal is a great fight and a healthy, conservation-minded release, every time.

Ready to experience it? Book or call anytime — happy to answer questions and help you plan your session.

Charter Booking & The Skipper

Charter Booking

Reel Rush is an independent booking service, not a charter operator. Deep sea trips are arranged on licensed charter vessels operating from Shelly Beach and surrounding launch sites.

The best available boat is selected for your trip based on your group, target species, and the day's conditions — you're never limited to a single vessel.

Payment for the trip is made directly to the charter operator running the boat.

When available, your trip can be personally skippered, so you're dealing directly with the skipper running the boat rather than an office or a middleman.

Got a date in mind? Give us a call and we'll see what's running.

About the Skipper

I've spent thousands of hours at sea on the South Coast — working as a commercial fisherman, deckhand and freelance skipper.

That time on the water has built real, hands-on knowledge of these waters: reading the weather, reading the currents, understanding where fish hold, and knowing how to keep a trip safe while still finding fish.

As a freelance skipper, I'm not tied to one boat or one operator — which means my priority is finding the right trip for you, on a licensed vessel suited to the conditions and what you're after.

My goal is simple: to help you enjoy the safest, most professional and most memorable trip possible — the kind that gets your heart racing, your arms burning, and leaves you with a story worth telling.

Whether it's offshore game fish or an adrenaline-filled shark fight from the rocks, you're not just booking a trip — you're stepping into a real South Coast fishing experience.

The Sardine Run – Prime Shark Season (June to August)

From June through August, the annual sardine run hits our coastline — and this is when the fishing becomes exceptional.

During this period, sharks move in close to shore in large numbers, feeding aggressively on bait balls pushed along the coast.

The KwaZulu-Natal sardine run is a world-famous migration, often called the "greatest shoal on earth" — and it passes right along this stretch of South Coast.

But it’s not just about sharks.

The sardine run also attracts Garrick (Leervis), Kingfish, Natal Snoek, Cob (Salmon), and Big Shad — making it one of the most productive gamefish windows of the year.

It's also prime time for wildlife: humpback whales and dolphins follow the shoals in close to shore, often visible from the beach as well as from the boat. Keep an eye out too for sea turtles, flying fish and seabirds working over feeding fish.

Winter on the South Coast offers beautiful, clear subtropical weather — calm days ideal for both offshore and surf fishing.

If you’re serious about shark fishing, June to August is prime time.

Are You Ready?

Adrenaline. Big Fish. Heavy Tackle. Raw Ocean Power.

Feel the rod buckle and the drag scream as you take on muscle-wrecking fights — from deep sea strikes offshore to hard-pulling sharks from the rocks.

This is the excitement of a lifetime — big wave rushes, pounding surf, crystal-clear water, and in season, unforgettable dolphin and whale sightings along our coastline.

Every trip is real, unpredictable, and fully alive — salt spray in your face, heart racing, and the kind of fishing that keeps you coming back for more.

This isn’t sightseeing — it’s serious fishing, high adrenaline, and a true South Coast experience.

Please note that a valid fishing licence is required for both deep sea and rock & surf fishing. For your convenience, we can arrange this on your behalf (an admin fee may apply).