Duvan Fishing Charters
Duvan van Breda and his team of guides are definitive specialists in providing an exclusive land based shark fishing experience with an emphasis on individual attention.
The business has grown over the years and we now offer the full spectrum of a fishing safari. From land based rock and surf to rivers and a lot more!
These once in a lifetime experiences are not set in stone and can be customised to suit your individual needs and wishes provided they are catered for in advance.
No more than 4 individuals are included on one tour with the exception of the Red Sea Package, ensuring a maximised experience by Duvan who will take you through all the tricks of the trade, supply you with tackle and bait and ensure that you have a lifetime memory to take away.
Duvan Van Breda
OWNER & SENIOR HEAD GUIDE
Duvan van Breda, an avid young professional fisherman, passionate environmentalist, and entrepreneur, who grew up along the shores of Jeffreys Bay in South Africa. After graduating from high school, Duvan decided on furthering his education at Stellenbosch University where he achieved his degree in BComm Entrepreneurship.
Ruan Van Den Heever
HEAD GUIDE
Ruan is a man of many talents! Despite his Olympic level strength in all sports, fishing is where his heart lies. Ruan finds himself exploring every facet of angling, be it estuary, rock and surf or surf lure fishing, Ruan aces them all.
Luke Pretorius
HEAD GUIDE
Luke Pretorius has been a valued member of the DFC team for about 5 years. Starting as a guide assistant, Luke has worked his way up through the ranks, showcasing his dedication and passion for fishing. Under the mentorship of Duvan, Ruan, and Ajacks, Luke has grown tremendously as both a fisherman and a guide, earning his promotion to Head Guide.
Sheldon Rawston
SENIOR HEAD GUIDE
Sheldon Rawston is an incredibly passionate outdoorsman with a deep love for fishing and hunting. As a competitive angler, Sheldon has honed his skills to expertly target a wide range of species found in our waters. With years of experience working closely with clients, Sheldon’s reputation as not only an excellent angler but also a great bloke precedes him.
Mike Parris
SENIOR HEAD GUIDE
Mike Parris lives and breathes fishing! After years in a remote desk job behind a computer, Mike made the bold decision to relocate to Jeffreys Bay, one of South Africa’s most stunning coastal towns. He did this with one goal in mind: to pursue his deep love for the ocean and fishing.
Ajacks
HEAD GUIDE/HEAD ASSIST
Born and bred in the picturesque Transkei, specifically in the charming fishing village of Mazeppa Bay, Ajacks brings an unparalleled passion for fishing and the great outdoors. It was here that he crossed paths with Duvan, and their friendship blossomed over a shared love for angling and nature’s wonders.
Sean Callaghan
HEAD GUIDE
A master of the lure fishing format, Sean specializes in any form of fishing that involves strategic flicks and hand movements to entice a fish to eat his artificial lure. With time for anyone and plenty patience to help you learn how to fool a fish into eating your lure. He heads up many of the lure fishing trips specializing in estuary fishing across all of South Africa!
Johan Cronje
GUIDE ASSIST
Johan’s CV encompassed a huge passion for fishing and after working a year as a gilly, the title of guide for Duvan Fishing Charters was added to it. Johan’s true love is fishing, evident in him operating as a guide four years later, whilst simultaneously studying at University.
Simon Eksteen
GUIDE ASSIST
Simon is a fantastic guy with a natural hardworking spirit and a true passion for fishing. Recruited by Ruan, it didn’t take long to recognize Simon’s exceptional talent and dedication. Over the years, Simon has gained a wealth of guiding experience, always offering a helping hand to anyone he works with.