Tuna Time in Cape Town October 2009. Hooked On Yellowfin - Cape Point - South Africa. Sportfishing and Fly Fishing the tuna rich waters of The Cape with Captains Sean Amor and Stuart Henshilwood of Hooked On Africa Fishing Charters. Cape Yellowtail is a member of the Carynx family and is a formidable fighter. We normally find these fish around the infamous Cape Point, which offers the visitor the opportunity to see this landmark from a whole new angle. Season runs from May through to November. Other species that are targeted off the peninsula coastline are: Blue Sharks, Dorado and Mako Sharks. Daiwa stand up rods with both Penn International and Shimano reels are supplied for conventional fishing.