Balancal

The Service: 

It has been said on many occasions that Madeira offers some of the finest fishing grounds for Atlantic Blue Marlin. Fish close to and in excess of 1,000lbs are caught here more than anywhere else in the world. Although you may not see the same numbers of marlin compared to other locations, the fish of your dreams is waiting for you just for you between May and October each year. Big Eye and Bluefin Tuna are also regularly caught with the average weight for Big Eye being around 100lbs. Wahoo up to 90lbs are not uncommon and make excellent sport on light tackle.

The 'Skipper'Captain Anibal Fernandes is recognised as one of  Madeira's most experienced fisherman. Anibal spent twenty years fishing commercially in South Africa before returning to his native Madeira in 1982. It was at this time that he met Roddy Hayes and eventually became the skipper of 'Anguila'. Their first season together was one of the most successful ever with over 80 Blue Marlin caught and tagged. He went on to skipper both 'Lara Jade' and 'Margarita' and during this time guided anglers to almost 20 'granders'. He has now been the skipper of 'Balancal' for almost 5 years.

This Service Offers:

GAMEFISHING PRICES:

MAY to SEPTEMBER 2007

HALF DAY EXCLUSIVE CHARTER:  10h00 - 17h00 Euros 500.00, 650.00*
FULL DAY EXCLUSIVE CHARTER: 10h00 - 17h00 Euros 1000.00, 1200.00*

*non Casa Velha guest

SPECIAL OFFER: One FREE double room for each FULL DAY exclusive charter, including breakfast, service and tax at the five star country house hotel, Casa Velha do Palheiro.

Full picnic including beer and soft drinks for all Game Fishing trips.
Minimum 4 persons or equivalent price. No refunds can be given for cancellations given within 24 hours. 10% discount for minimum 4 days charter

Subject to favourable weather conditions

Logistics

The Boat BALANCAL: Lochin 333 Gamefisher • 10.5 metres - Less than 3 years old, Twin 300 h.p. Perkins Diesels, GPS, Depth Sounder & VHF Radio, Maximum Safety Equipment

FISHING EQUIPMENT
Shimano 130 lb Reel, Shimano 80lb W Reel (130lb line)
Penn Int. 80lb W Reel & Rod (130 lb line)

RODS ON BOARD: Penn Int 80lb, Penn Int 50lb
LIGHT EQUIPMENT: Penn & Shimano

For more information or booking contact us:
info@portugalfishingadventure.com