Lynski

Tom and Lyn(ski) Bradfield have been closely connected to fishing off the Natal coast for some 33 years. While a schoolteacher Tom ran Ski boats to supplement his income. Eventually running a 28ft commercial ski boat from the Mtunzini river mouth in Zululand. Sam ,our Zulu deckhand ,has been with us from a teenager. The boat Lynski has an awesome reputation for pulling in the fish. We have a winning combination!!.

Since Lynski charters, one of South Africa's most famous Game And Reef fishing boats, was born 11 years ago,our popularity in fishing charter's has been attributed to giving the customer what he wants, not, what we think, he should have. Built in Port Elizabeth from the finest timber Lynski was especially designed for our unique coastal waters.

Safety is of prime importance, when you're 30 miles off shore, we want you to relax, and enjoy the day, knowing that : Safety, and a very experienced crew, will look after you, I personally skipper all the charters. Our excellent reputation and successful results are due to the many hours of happy angling by crew and clients.

Lynski, a 35 foot Sport Fisher ,registered with the Dept. of Transport ,is fully equipped and rigged to suit the most serious of Fishermen. Latest communication system, fish finders ,GPS ,Auto Pilot and Radar. Well equipped and maintained Out Riggers ,Down Riggers ,Fighting Chair ,Rods ,Bait ,Live Bait Well ,Tuna Tubes and our Marlin reels are all Penn Internationals. One third of the boat has been utilized for the comfort of big game fishing . The Flying Bridge has comfortable seating to watch those first strikes; Pulsator Lures manufactured by a local company; Our Deckhand ,SAM ,to prepare your fish; a microwave oven and a braai (barbie) to cook your catch.

All our equipment is "top of the range" and well maintained. Two, well maintained ,185 hp Diesel engines to bring you safely back to harbour. Most fishermen are reputed to brag slightly but we are proud of our reputation. Lynski won the Johnson and Johnson trophy for Tag & release many times. Lynski has caught a record 5 Marlin in one day, ( Off Durban .3 Tagged & Released). For many years Lynski has caught the most Billfish off Durban. Also the first and the last of the season Lynski has caught the 2nd heaviest Marlin off Durban ~ 504lbs. Won the Umhlanga Festival prize for the largest Billfish for 4 years. Winning three trips to Portugal for our Clients. Top Boat Umhlanga Festival and Marlin Club of South Africa many times.

WHERE: Durban