Andrea Giard
Kaptein

Andrea Giard

Syracuse, Italia
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
    Verifisert
    NY

    Et absolutt must

    Trolling med levende agn - 6t tur • 4 voksne

    Andrea og Luca var fantastiske, vi hadde en utrolig morgen med dem! Jeg kommer fra et innlandsland og er vant til ferskvannsfiske, så dette var en uforglemmelig første opplevelse for meg. Vi fanget Middelhavsbarrakuda, Needlefish, Pilotfisk og noen andre fisker. Bare det å være ute på det utrolig blå havet med en kunnskapsrik guide var magisk. Vi er veldig takknemlige overfor Andrea for at han jobbet så hardt for at vi skulle få fisk! Drikkene var iskalde, snacksene var deilige og stemningen var topp. Vi skulle gjerne komme tilbake en dag og fange Tunfisk (Blåfinnet).

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    Svar fra kaptein

    Takk, Louise! Vi takker dere for at dere kom og tilbrakte tid med oss! Det var en glede for oss. Fisket var ikke noe spesielt den dagen, men jeg er glad for at dere koste dere!! Din fars kjempenålefisk var sjelden i våre farvann, godt tatt! 😅

  • Fabian Maxwitat
    Fabian Maxwitat
    Medlem siden 2026
    5.0

    Heldagstur etter Tunfisk (Blåfinnet)

    Heldagstur - Tunfisk (Blåfinnet) fiske

    Den beste opplevelsen fra Sicilia-ferien min! Vi møtte Andrea og Luca i havnen og startet derfra på vår heldagstur med fisking etter Tunfisk (Blåfinnet). Først dro vi ut for å fiske etter agn, og det var allerede utrolig gøy. Deretter gikk turen ca. 11 mil ut på åpent hav, omgitt av ingenting annet enn vann. Der rigget vi til for tunfisk, og ikke lenge etter var det action: Jeg kjempet med en Liten tunfisk (False Albacore) og fikk den i båten. Litt senere fikk vi napp igjen, denne gangen en tunfisk på over 250 kg. Etter en intens 45-minutters kamp måtte vi dessverre slippe den. Likevel var opplevelsen absolutt imponerende. Omgivelsene var rett og slett ubeskrivelige: Solen gikk sakte ned, delfiner hoppet ved siden av båten – et virkelig magisk øyeblikk. Til slutt dro vi inn i en bukt for å fiske etter barrakuda, akkompagnert av en fantastisk solnedgang. Andrea og Luca er utrolig varme mennesker. Luca laget et deilig måltid med ferske, lokale råvarer ute på havet, og Andrea fisket med full lidenskap. Han ga oss verdifulle tips, heiet på oss under hver drill og fortalte oss mye om regionen og fiskeriet. Den som er på jakt etter en autentisk, spesiell og uforglemmelig opplevelse på Sicilia, har kommet til rett sted med Andrea. En absolutt anbefaling!

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    Liten tunfisk (False Albacore)
    Svar fra kaptein

    Takk, Fabian! Det var en glede å ha dere om bord! Ser frem til å møte dere igjen for en ny flott dag!

  • Brett Andrew
    Brett Andrew
    Medlem siden 2026
    5.0

    Junifisketur

    Heldagstur - Tunfisk (Blåfinnet) fiske

    Jeg tilbrakte nylig to utrolige dager med fiske utenfor Marzamemi i sørøst-Sicilia med kaptein Andreas og besetningsmedlem Luca fra Sicily Fishing, på jakt etter XL Tunfisk (Blåfinnet), og det var en opplevelse vi aldri vil glemme. Fra det øyeblikket vi gikk om bord, var Andreas' lidenskap for både fiske og Sicilia tydelig. Hans kunnskap om de lokale farvannene, fiskeriet og selve regionen tilførte så mye til turen. Han delte alltid gjerne sin ekspertise og lærte oss ulike teknikker, noe som gjorde det ikke bare til et vellykket fiskeeventyr, men også en fantastisk læringsopplevelse. Fisket var enestående og fysisk krevende. På dag én fanget og slapp vi ut en estimert 250–300 kg Tunfisk (Blåfinnet) med over 2 timers kamp, og på dag to fanget og slapp vi ut en ny praktfull fisk på rundt 100 kg. Kraften og størrelsen på disse fiskene var virkelig uforglemmelig. Begge fiskene ble vellykket satt ut igjen. Andrea bruker høykvalitets Shimano-ruller og sicilianske blanke game-stenger! Det som virkelig skiller Sicily Fishing fra mengden er menneskene. Andreas og Luca jobbet utrettelig for å gi meg den best mulige opplevelsen, samtidig som de holdt stemningen avslappet, hyggelig og full av latter. Deres profesjonalitet, entusiasme og genuine kjærlighet for det de gjør gjorde hvert eneste øyeblikk på vannet minneverdig. Å fiske i et nytt land er alltid spennende, men Sicily Fishing leverte en opplevelse som overgikk alle forventninger. Ikke bare hadde jeg utrolig suksess på vannet, men vi lærte også nye teknikker, fikk en dypere forståelse for siciliansk fiskekultur, og skapte minner som vil vare livet ut. Hvis du vurderer en fisketur på Sicilia, trenger du ikke lete lenger enn til Sicily Fishing. Andreas og Luca tilbyr en verdensklasse-opplevelse, og jeg kan ikke anbefale dem høyt nok. Tusen takk til dere begge for et uforglemmelig eventyr – jeg kommer definitivt tilbake!

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    Tunfisk (Blåfinnet)
  • Klaudia Urban
    Klaudia Urban
    pl
    Polen
    Medlem siden 2026
    5.0

    Fantastisk opplevelse

    Trolling med levende agn - 6t tur

    Fantastiske minner og et utrolig eventyr fylt med følelser, uforglemmelige opplevelser og spennende attraksjoner! Takket være Andreas profesjonelle tilnærming og brede erfaring til sjøs, følte vi oss svært godt ivaretatt og helt trygge gjennom hele turen. En stor takk til Andrea og Luca for den fantastiske tiden og for å ha hjulpet oss med å gjøre drømmene våre til virkelighet. Vi nøt virkelig hvert eneste øyeblikk og anbefaler denne opplevelsen på det varmeste!

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    Rapportert fangst:
    Delfin (Mahi Mahi)
    Amberjack
    Barrakuda (Stillehavet)
  • Per Wollebæk
    Per Wollebæk
    Gjentakende fisker
    no
    Norge
    Medlem siden 2025
    2 turer
    5.0
    Verifisert
    NY

    Great experience

    Gyllen time fisketur • 3 voksne • 2 barn

    My two boys an me had a wonderful trip with capt Andrea 👍🏻👌🏻💪🏻.

Ekte fangster delt av vårt fellesskap

  • Sicily Fishing & Lodging
    Sicily Fishing & LodgingSiracusa
    Great experience
    Per W.
    Per W.
  • 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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