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September – the season so far.

captain — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:44:16 +0000

Right now the fish are here and the very few boats going out are getting action. 15 years ago September was the best part of the season with incredible catches. Looks like it might be happening again. For me, it will be Wahoo fishing and a late Marlin as a bonus. Katherine has gone back to school after a long had year with wonderful results. I am looking forward to her first Wahoo at half term.

A wonderful season and looking forward to some Great Wahoo fishing.

Late August – Nick Peat – Late Bite ??

captain — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:19:35 +0000

After a quiet spell angler Nick Peat turned up and nailed one out of two fish for his first attempt at Marlin Fishing. He only fished two days but had all the fun he was looking for.

Late June – Awards

captain — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:04:47 +0000

Dr Eduardo Teixeira and Augusto Figueira, President of the Big Game Club of Portugal.

presenting me with an award for service to Sportfishing.

I was surprised and sincerely grateful to receive this honor.

HAPPY NEW YEAR for 2010. Its going to be a GREAT YEAR.

chris — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:02:49 +0000

This past season has been one of the best Blue Marlin seasons I have ever had. It was Absolutely Brilliant.
The highlight for me was my daughter Katherine with her first fish and releasing a potential World Record. She showed amazing ability. It was my best day ever.
I want to take this opportunity to thank all those anglers who have fished with me over the years and wish them a Very Happy 2010. It is going to be a Great Year.

Happy New Year with a glass of water... Well a little Paddy's Irish Whisky to give it some flavor !

Claire with her 50 lb WAHOO

chris — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:24:39 +0000

Claire got her second wahoo but earned it the hard way after a 1:1/2 hour battle on 20 lb.
The fish was hooked in the corner of the jaw and gave the young lady the fight of her life.

WAHOO off MADEIRA average good size.

chris — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:29:37 +0000

The Wahoo this year are averaging 40 to 50 pounds with the big ones over 60. Thats great fun angling on 20 lb gear.

MADEIRA SEASON GETS BETTER

chris — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:59:45 +0000

This is now the end of August and the season is getting better. This is fantastic and like seasons 15 years ago. it looks like it will go well into September and this was not unheard of back when MADEIRA got started as the hottest destination for Giant Atlantic Blues. Thing is there has been no real peak in the bite but a steady stream of fish with hardly a day that goes by when a fish is not caught or seen. And the average size at the moment is very good. 7/900 the norm.

Kiwi Mark Taylor with a hands on approach to his first marlin ever at est 850+ lb.