A good week.
June 11, 2017 Calheta 1 photo
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Blue)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Blue)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Bluefin)

Trip Summary

The trips were over 4 days and we trolled a spread of five lures from the boat with the main colours being blue/white. The Marlin weighed an estimated 500 lbs and took just over 45 minutes in the chair to bring to the side of the boat and release. The tuna was a different story. That was smaller at around 250/300lbs and took over 2 hours in the chair. Just as we thought the fish was going to come alongside, it ran again, taking around 500 metres of line in what seemed like just a few seconds. The fish was released without harm. The blue shark took a blue/white Moldcraft lure, which is exceptionally rare for this species. However after a short fight we brought it alongside and cut the line. Regrettable no pictures were possible as we are training a new crew member and therefore was unable to both run the boat and take photo's, plus he effected the release before the camera could be located and pictures taken. Will try harder on the next trip.
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Calheta, Madeira, Portugal
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