The Guide:

Joao Campos, knows like anyone all the Alvarve shore (Vila Moura, Olhão, Tavira e também Puerto Baños), fishing in this waters in the last 16 years.

Often participate in local deep sea championships where has won some trophys like first place, biggest fish, first fish, etc...

What can i sxpect ti catch, (and how big)?

Many game fish species are available in waters from May until late October. These range from Dorado, Bonito, Skipjack Tuna, Bluefin Tuna and Big Eye Tuna. Shark species include Mako, Blue and Hammerhead. Three billfish species are available, White Marlin, Blue Marlin and Swordfish. For the experienced anglers the most prized catch is the Marlin. Our most common species by far is the White Marlin, which average 70lb. Our largest went 107lb last year; our best single day catch was 5 fish. We did not specifically target Blue Marlin last year but on this coast fish caught are usually 400lb+ (Best last year, one 435lb, a novice angler’s first fish). Our usual technique is to troll lures and bait. The system covers a vast area of Ocean and presents our ‘spread’ to the largest number of fish. Withe Marlin are often seen on the surface and this can present exciting opportunities for bait casting or the experienced fly fishermen. While trolling we see numerous tuna (tens of thousands last year) these can be caught using light tackle lure casting or trolling mini lures. For fly fishermen these fish present an unusual target species with their sizzling initial run followed by a vertical power dive. (“I can feel the tail beats right through the rod” said a pioneering client last year). For surface caught tuna sizes are normally 2-8kg. so gear can be matched accordingly. Largest tuna (big eye) caught on this coast went 234lb took two men and 3 hours to beat (1998). Bluefin tuna up to 1000lb are caught each year in a commercial trap set on our coastal shelf. All shark species are caught drifting bait in a chum trail, but as small fish are frequently seen near the boat again light tackle can be used for a selected catch and release. All Marlin are unhooked at the boat side and fitted with a high tech. Streamer tag. Some food fish may be retained by the Captain for use by the anglers and crew.

The Weather:

The weather is mostly sun, sun and sun. Last rainfalls in early May and doesn’t start again until late October. We have 300+ days sunshine per year (shh..don’t tell anyone it’s a National secret). Game fish arrive with warm water 17 degrees C and up, which is usually from mid April. This year Tuna, Marlin and Dorado were seen first on April 5th. The first sharks were caught 4 days earlier.

The Boat and fishing material:

Striker One is a 27ft Garin Sport fisher, launched in 1999 with a flat, teak laid deck, open cockpit and wheel house, and a fly bridge/tuna tower. Inside the cabin is a toilet and fresh water washing facilities. Electronics are professional quality Simrad duel frequency sonar, Simrad GPS/Chart plotter, a Raytheon 16inch radar, and two VHF/CB radios, and full halogen deck lighting. Emergency equipment includes automatic life raft, flares, 406MHZ ERP, and individual life jackets. Permanent fishing equipment includes outriggers by Lees of Miami, a fighting chair from Todd, AFTCO fishing kites and twin Everol gold downriggers. The Captain holds a Captains licence and radio operator’s licence. The crewman holds a crewman’s licence and is certificated diver. The Boat is fully insured and inspected in accordance with the Portuguese Marine regulations. Striker One is moored in the Marina at Vila Real de Santo Antonio, with ample car parking and step aboard facilities at any time of the tide. We clearly are able to offer you a sport fishing experience that is unique in this region.

Fishing equipment available includes reels by Penn, Everol and Shimano with 80, 50, 30 and 20lb Sufix Line fitted to matching stand-up rods by Shimano and Chaos. We have a huge selection of over 500 individual trolling lures available. All are professional rigged and fitted with Mustad stainless big game hooks, Ande leaders and antichafe thimbles.To enable the angler to control the hooked fish right to the boat side (and enhance crew safety) Braid wind-on leaders and Sampo ball bearing swivels are used throughout. A varied selection of teasers is carried to suit all requirements. Also available is a full range of hard and soft casting lures. Experienced anglers are welcome to bring their own equipment providing it is in good condition and reels are spooled up with new line.

Para mais informações contacte:
info@portugalfishingadventure.com