Andrea Giard
Kaptajn

Andrea Giard

Syracuse, Italien
25+ anmeldelser
Always been travelling for fishing in Sicily with my father and grandfather from my childhood, after my architect degree decided to change life and jump into tourism and adventure trips to work with my passion for fishing and wild places of Sicily and some other hotspots around the world like Canary islands and Africa. Today I guide also wild and adventurous trips in Sicily. I'm also a fishing videomaker and reporter, Shimano Italy ambassador.
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  • Louise Macdonald
    Louise Macdonald
    zm
    Zambia
    Medlem siden 2026
    5.0
    Verificeret
    NY

    Et absolut must

    Levende Agn Trolling - 6 timers tur • 4 voksne

    Andrea og Luca var fantastiske, vi havde en utrolig morgen med dem! Da jeg kommer fra et indlandsland og er vant til ferskvandsfiskeri, var dette en uforglemmelig første oplevelse for mig. Vi fangede Barracuda (Europæisk), Hornfisk, Pilotfisk og nogle andre fisk. Bare det at være på det utroligt blå hav med en vidende guide var magisk. Vi er meget taknemmelige over for Andrea for at arbejde så hårdt for at vi kunne fange fisk! Drikkene var iskolde, snacksene var lækre og stemningen var i top. Vi ville elske at komme tilbage en dag og fange Sydlig/Indo-pacifisk/Atlantisk tun.

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    Tak Louise! Vi takker jer for at komme og være hos os! Det var en fornøjelse for os. Fiskeriet var ikke noget særligt den dag, men jeg er glad for, at I nød det!! Jeres fars kæmpe hornfisk var sjælden i vores farvande, godt fanget! 😅

  • Fabian Maxwitat
    Fabian Maxwitat
    Medlem siden 2026
    5.0

    Heldagstur efter Sydlig/Indo-pacifisk/Atlantisk tun

    Heldagstur - Sydlig/Indo-pacifisk/Atlantisk tun fiskeri

    Den bedste oplevelse på min Sicilien-ferie! Vi mødte Andrea og Luca i havnen og startede derfra vores tur til fiskeri efter Sydlig/Indo-pacifisk/Atlantisk tun. Først sejlede vi ud for at fange agn, og det var allerede utrolig sjovt. Derefter gik turen cirka 11 sømil ud på det åbne hav, omgivet af intet andet end vand. Der klargjorde vi opstillingen til tunfiskene, og kort tid efter var det tid: Jeg kæmpede med en Thunnin og lykkedes med at lande den. Lidt senere fik vi endnu et bid, denne gang en tun på over 250 kg. Efter en intens 45-minutters kamp måtte vi desværre lade den slippe. Alligevel var denne oplevelse absolut imponerende. Kulissen var simpelthen ubeskrivelig: Solen gik langsomt ned, delfiner hoppede ved siden af båden – et virkeligt magisk øjeblik. Til sidst sejlede vi ind i en Bugt for at fiske efter Barracuda (Europæisk), ledsaget af en drømmende Solnedgang. Andrea og Luca er utrolig varme mennesker. Luca tilberedte et lækkert måltid til os på åbent hav med friske, lokale ingredienser, og Andrea var med fuld passion til fiskeriet. Han gav os værdifulde tips, fiebrede med ved hvert drill og fortalte os meget om regionen og fiskeriet. Den der er på udkig efter en autentisk, særlig og uforglemmelig oplevelse på Sicilien, er kommet til det rette sted hos Andrea. En absolut anbefaling!

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    Tak Fabian! Det var en fornøjelse at have jer med! Glæder mig til at møde jer igen til endnu en god dag på vandet!

  • Brett Andrew
    Brett Andrew
    Medlem siden 2026
    5.0

    Juni fisketur

    Heldagstur - Sydlig/Indo-pacifisk/Atlantisk tun fiskeri

    Jeg tilbragte for nylig to utrolige dage med at fiske ud fra Marzamemi i det sydøstlige Sicilien med kaptajn Andreas og besætningsmedlem Luca fra Sicily Fishing, med målretning mod XL Sydlig/Indo-pacifisk/Atlantisk tun, og det var en oplevelse, vi aldrig vil glemme. Fra det øjeblik vi trådte om bord, var Andreas' passion for både fiskeri og Sicilien tydelig. Hans kendskab til de lokale farvande, fiskeriet og selve regionen tilføjede så meget til turen. Han delte altid gerne sin ekspertise og lærte os forskellige teknikker, hvilket gjorde det ikke kun til et vellykket fiskeeventyr, men også til en fantastisk læringsoplevelse. Fiskeriet var enestående og fysisk krævende. På dag et fangede og genudsatte vi en anslået 250-300 kg Sydlig/Indo-pacifisk/Atlantisk tun med over 2 timers kamp, og på dag to lykkedes det os at fange og genudsætte endnu en pragtfuld fisk på omkring 100 kg. Kraften og størrelsen på disse fisk var virkelig uforglemmelig. Begge fisk blev succesfuldt genudsat. Andrea bruger avancerede Shimano-hjul og sicilianske blanke game-stænger! Det, der virkelig adskiller Sicily Fishing fra andre, er menneskene. Andreas og Luca arbejdede utrætteligt for at give mig den bedst mulige oplevelse, mens de holdt stemningen afslappet, hyggelig og fuld af grin. Deres professionalisme, entusiasme og ægte kærlighed til det, de gør, gjorde hvert øjeblik på vandet mindeværdigt. At fiske i et nyt land er altid spændende, men Sicily Fishing leverede en oplevelse, der overgik alle forventninger. Jeg havde ikke kun utrolig succes på vandet, men vi lærte også nye teknikker, fik en dybere forståelse for den sicilianske fiskekultur og skabte minder, der vil vare livet ud. Hvis du overvejer et fiskeri charter på Sicilien, behøver du ikke lede længere end Sicily Fishing. Andreas og Luca leverer en verdensklasse-oplevelse, og jeg kan ikke anbefale dem nok. Tak til jer begge for et uforglemmelig eventyr – jeg kommer helt sikkert tilbage!

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    Sydlig/Indo-pacifisk/Atlantisk tun
  • Klaudia Urban
    Klaudia Urban
    pl
    Polen
    Medlem siden 2026
    5.0

    Fantastisk oplevelse

    Levende Agn Trolling - 6 timers tur

    Vidunderlige minder og et fantastisk eventyr fyldt med følelser, uforglemmelige oplevelser og spændende attraktioner! Takket være Andreas professionelle tilgang og store erfaring på havet følte vi os meget godt taget hånd om og fuldstændig trygge gennem hele turen. En stor tak til Andrea og Luca for den fantastiske tid og for at hjælpe os med at gøre vores drømme til virkelighed. Vi nød virkelig hvert eneste øjeblik og kan varmt anbefale denne oplevelse!

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    Guldmakrel
    Stor ravfisk
    Barracuda (Stillehavs)
  • Maris Strods
    Maris Strods
    lv
    Letland
    Medlem siden 2026
    5.0
    Verificeret
    NY

    Septemberfisketur

    Den gyldne time fisketur • 2 voksne
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  • Sicily Fishing & Lodging
    Sicily Fishing & LodgingSiracusa
    An absolute must
    Louise M.
    Louise M.
  • Sicily Fishing & Lodging
    Sicily Fishing & LodgingSiracusa
    Great fishingtrip with excellent crew
    Franco B.
    Franco B.
  • Sicily Fishing & Lodging
    Sicily Fishing & LodgingSiracusa
    Stop looking...
    Don A.
    Don A.
  • Sicily Fishing & Lodging
    Sicily Fishing & LodgingSiracusa
    Great excursion; caught two very large blue fin tuna
    Mark V.
    Mark V.
  • Sicily Fishing & Lodging
    Sicily Fishing & LodgingSiracusa
    Good fishing trip
    Christoph K.
    Christoph K.
  • Sicily Fishing & Lodging
    Sicily Fishing & LodgingSiracusa
    Perfect trip
    Assia E.
    Assia E.
  • Sicily Fishing & Lodging
    Sicily Fishing & LodgingSiracusa
    Blue fin tuna with Andrea
    Boots T.
    Boots T.

Fiskerapporter

An amazing standard trip!

Sep 26, 2019 • Syracuse
This late September was a successful one. Last fishing sessions went very good. Fish are there in good numbers and this promises a great Autumn-Winter season for fishing in Sicily. One of the techniques we particularly like in these waters, productive when practised in the right period and with correct bait, is live bait trolling. This technique could also be considered a Deep sea fishing in Sicily, as is usually take place at -40m or deeper. Target fish are usually Dentex, Amberjack and many species of grouper. Bluefin tuna or other big species can occasionally bite fishing with live bait trolling but in that case, you need to be very good! Fishing in October October and November are great months to find the right live bait, which is also a fun activity to do early in the morning if you don't mind about waking up early during your holiday in Sicily. It is anyway possible to skip this part and jump on the boat when the live baits are already in the live tank, a couple of hours sleeping later! :-D On the last fishing sessions, James first, Mandy and Sebastian after went fishing in Syracuse area with us this week. Apart from the good fishing visible on the pictures, we had really great moments aboard. Good weather and some interesting activities, after fishing, filled those perfect days. Extra activities on a fishing trip In many places of Sicily, some activities are possible after the deep sea fishing session or during a 3-day fishing trip. One of them is jumping in the water to catch an octopus with barehand. Barehanded Octopus fishing. This is a family knowledge, a bunch of skills about spotting and catching octopus in their shelters, passed from my father, that I try to teach to my guests. Barehanded octopus fishing takes place from 1m to 4m of waters, in the daylight. Snorkelling gear and wetsuits are always available. It is always possible to catch and release them. Another thing we add to our trips, when possible and in specific places, is preparing abord a special lunch, maybe with the caught fish. This is to fill up a complete experience that will drive you directly into the Mediterranean fishing and marine lifestyle. In definitive, thanks to our experienced team, made of different skills, we can proudly say that for this specific season, and target fish, we can deliver, the best fishing in Sicily as an experience to remember.
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An angler proudly displaying a large Trevally caught from rocky shores, with a dramatic ocean backdrop.

Morning session report - A big Jack and

Sep 6, 2017 • Santa Maria
On our fishing expedition, sessions with fish chasing the baits and strikes are regular situations, especially during sunrise and sunset. This day didn't was an exception. Once on the spot, after a short offroad drive, the crew started to observe and evaluate the best strategy to approach the place. The scenario was a promise for a good fishing day. The spot, in this case, consists of a shallow rocky shore with a flat, going in front of us several meters. This less usual environment creates some small waves and a breaking point right where the fight takes place. Extra difficulty. The selection of baits is a consequence, and topwater or subsurface fishing is the best way in a case like this, and for a well-known spot to our team. In this case, we start fishing from different points and all anglers can comfortably cast simultaneously thanks to the big spaces available along the shore. After a couple of casts on a section of the spot, abundantly after the sunrise, is Carlo to wake up everybody, calling the "chasing fish" after that a big shape, followed him until the waves breaking point. This is the classic situation when the next cast may result decisive to let the fish strike. Under the guides close attention and with some useful real-time tips, after a few seconds and a dramatic explosion on the surface, Carlo is screaming "fiiish ooonnn"! Some energetic jerking to set the hook on the fish mouth and the rod is still bent to confirm the fish is hooked. No doubt about the opponent, it was a Horse Eye Trevally, unrivaled king of the inshore shallow waters. A thrilling and from the not obvious result fighting starts. The fish runs laterally, in both directions trying to take the line on the rocks coming out from the shallow. Here is the game essence, no mistakes allowed. No space for indecisions. The equipment also plays an important role. The reel's drag, for example, have to be set in accordance with the possible situations, before the session start. This is due to contrast correctly the fish during its "runs". Carlo, well prepaid and again with the support of the guiding team, with the right equipment manage to control almost all the fish moves. About 15min are sufficient to land the fish into a small pool to finally slow down the heart rate and honour the amazing fish with some good pictures. A "Horse Eye trevally", worthy brother of the more famous Giant Trevally (or GT as he is called between the tropical anglers), is now in front of our happy faces, with all his majesty. A very good shot, a Caranx of over 100cm, that will later result the biggest fish of the day. After the congratulations with Carlo, despite the fatigue visible in his face, the satisfaction was palpable in his eyes. Satisfaction to have caught one of the best fish of these waters. Is was still early, then filled with adrenalin, the group follow fishing with not less interesting results. Many strikes and other species of jack of good size, arrived under our feet. Caranx are not the only species appreciating out baits; Groupers and big needlefish filled up the day. Being this enough for the morning session, at around 10 am was the moment of a big breakfast to charge the battery, enjoy and talk about the biggest reward of the day: a beautiful fish caught on shallow water over a technique spot. After breakfast, we were already looking forward to the afternoon session.
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Bluefin Tuna "old school" emotions

Jul 21, 2017 • Syracuse
Bluefin Tuna passes every year along the coasts of Italy. Twice. Big fish coming from the Atlantic Ocean to complete their reproduction cycle, starts to run all along the Mediterranean to spawn from Spring to fall. Some schools instead are resident in the Mediterranean Sea, living here year-round. This large presence of the species, set with no doubts, Italy as one of the locations with the best fishing for Bluefin Tuna in the Mediterranean Sea. The Bluefin Tuna is considered a superb animal, superbly adapted for extreme swimming, extreme lasting, extreme diving, travelling, eating, growing compared to other fish. The video (here is just the short 30 sec. version) is a tribute to this great fighter, taking the battle to the ultimate level! Unbelievable spooling, exhausting oppositions, long lasting fightings, a technical approach and preparation as shown in this short movie are always part of the bluefin tuna game fishing. The footage highlights the emotions coming out from the epic fight, for the angler and the other people aboard. When the tuna arrives finally under the boat, showing his majesty, is always a general “WOOOWW”. Is also possible to see how the Crew guidance, concurrently helps the fisherman to correctly behave in order to take the fish under the boat, which is not an easy job! Apart from being a fishing trip or a fishing charter in Italy, we love to transmit knowledge about how to catch a bluefin tuna. Technique and equipment The technique is Drifting for Tuna, with both live and dead bait. The preparation is an important part of the fishing session, looking for live bait and preparing the dead ones to correctly drop on the current. Correct distances, bait presentation, equipment dimension, right spots and timing are just some of the local knowledge that plays a big role to reach the strikes. In this specific case, fighting was done "Old school" on a fishing chair and using Shimano Tiagra 80lb reel and rod. A setup that can be considered “heavy” and old. While now we fish only with stand up setup, very light compared to the one in the video to give much more fun and less pressure on the anglers moves, employing the Shimano Talica 50lb and 25lb with the deep spool, together with lightweight harness gimbal (belt) like the black magic. It worth also to mention that Bluefin tuna is also a historical fishery in the Mediterranean sea.
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