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Matej Skert
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Matej Skert

Rovinj, Croatia
25+ reviews
Hello everyone, I'm Matej, captain and owner of Violi fishing charter. I have been fishing since I was 4 years old, when I fell in love with this sport while going with my grandfather and father on freshwater fishing in the rivers and lakes of continental Croatia, where I lived for 17 years. 17 years ago, when I moved to Rovinj, I started to engage in sparefishing, which made fishing with a rod much easier for me because of the benefits of knowing the seabed in the areas where we fish. In the last 10 years of salt water fishing, I have devoted special attention to fishing techniques with spinning, egging techniques for cuttlefish and squid, and troling with live bait and artificial lures. I'm also a trained chef and I've been involved in cooking for most of my life. Besides the sea and fishing, it's another great passion and love. As far as cooking is concerned, of course fish has taken the main place and my professional passion has always been the preparation of fish and fish specialties. I spent many years of my youth working in various restaurants, from small local ones to those in 5-star hotels and fine dining kitchens. It is easy to imagine how interesting combinations and interpretations can be developed from these two areas of interest and passion, wouldn't one agree?

Charter

Violi Fishing

Violi Fishing

Rovinj
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $168

Rating

4.8
26 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

All reviews (26)

Showing 1 – 5 of 26 reviews
  • Fernando Ariza Rodriguez
    Fernando Ariza Rodriguez
    es
    Spain
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    The experience was amazing

    3 Hour Trip - Bottom fishing • 4 adults

    We had a lot of fun and a great fishing day. The captain Matej was great because he knows the fishing áreas and techniques pretty well and was so kind with us teaching us a lot about fishing. We highly recomend the ride to everyone. We’ll repit it!!

    Reported catch:
    Gilt-head Seabream
  • michel honefeld
    michel honefeld
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain hat alles versucht um an Fisch zu kommen

    3 Hour Trip – Evening Spinning • 2 adults

    es war ein schöner Ausflug leider haben wir nix gefangen falsche Zeit im Juli der Captain hat sogar noch eine Std dran gehangen ud hat versucht uns an Fisch zu bringen aber as ist nunmal Angeln

    Response from Captain

    Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis. Leider gibt es solche Tage. Wir haben alles versucht, aber die Fische haben nichts gebissen. Ich tue immer mein Bestes, und eine zusätzliche Stunde Angeln ohne Aufpreis ist das geringste Problem. Ich versuche wirklich alles, um etwas zu fangen, aber es war einfach kein guter Angeltag. Nochmals vielen Dank.

  • Achim Kolesch
    Achim Kolesch
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Super Trip

    3 Hour Trip – Evening Spinning • 1 adult

    Der Kapitän ist sehr freundlich und sehr bemüht. Ich komme nächstes Jahr wider. Nur zum Weiterempfehlen.👍

    Response from Captain

    👍

  • Mustafa Zihinli
    Mustafa Zihinli
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic day – highly recommend!

    Eging adventure 3 hour excursion • 1 adult

    Had an absolute blast today! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and put us right on the fish. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a professional and fun experience on the water. 5 stars!

    Response from Captain

    thank you very much, it was a pleasure, until some another time... 😄😄😄

  • MATTHIAS GEHRKEN
    MATTHIAS GEHRKEN
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Great Skipper

    3 Hour Trip – Evening Spinning • 1 adult

    Fun Trip with Matej!!

    Response from Captain

    😄 Tnx

Real catches shared by our community

  • Violi Fishing
    Violi FishingRovinj
    A young angler watches intently as an adult prepares to reel in a catch while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fernando A.
    Fernando A.
    We had a lot of fun and a great fishing day. The captain Matej was great because he knows the fishing áreas and techniques pretty well and was so kind with us teaching us a lot about fishing. We highly recomend the ride to everyone. We’ll repit it!!
  • Violi Fishing
    Violi FishingRovinj
    A young angler proudly displaying a large fish at night, with city lights in the background, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Marko R.
    Marko R.
  • Violi Fishing
    Violi FishingRovinj
    Two anglers enjoying the interior of a fishing boat, equipped with a helm and fishing gear, while out on the water.
    Kevin S.
    Kevin S.
    Great fishing trip with chill vibes. The captain is a chill dude with a lots of experience when it's comes to fishing on the see. Will do everything in his power to see you catch the best fish! We Even spend some more time on the water then provided. Highly recommended. We catchd some fish and lost some big won' s because whe didn't have the experience to quickly reel in the fish.
  • Violi Fishing
    Violi FishingRovinj
    A young angler casting a line from a boat in calm waters, enjoying a serene fishing experience.
    Sven O.
    Sven O.
    Matej ist ein sehr guter Kapitän. Wir haben verschiedene Angelmethoden ausprobiert, wobei er immer mit Ratschlägen zur Seite stand. Unsere Zielfische haben wir leider nicht alle fangen können. Aber wir wissen ja, nicht jeder Tag ist auch ein Fangtag. Trotzdem hat uns der Ausflug sehr gefallen und würden Matej auch gern weiterempfehlen.
  • Violi Fishing
    Violi FishingRovinj
    A proud angler displaying a freshly caught fish while aboard a boat, enjoying a scenic fishing trip.
    Waling M.
    Waling M.
    Had a fantastic evening with the Matej. We caught some bluefish on the surface with topwater spinning and poppers. Matej is very experienced and knows where the fish are. He tells you exactly which fish to expect and explains the correct technique. He makes it a fun day with sandwiches and drinks. I can recommend him to everyone.
  • Violi Fishing
    Violi FishingRovinj
    An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing from a boat in a scenic lake setting.
    We caught several blue fish, the largest of which weighed 4 kg. Great for this period of the year. 4 pieces.
  • Violi Fishing
    Violi FishingRovinj
    A young angler proudly displaying a freshly caught squid on a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of night fishing.
    Rudolf H.
    Rudolf H.
    Although the weather was not the best our captain made the best of it. We caught a few cattle fishes and a squid. Matej told us many useful and interesting things about fishing in this area. Great evening 👍
  • Violi Fishing
    Violi FishingRovinj
    A variety of squid species stored in a boat's interior, showcasing a successful night fishing trip.
    Area eging
  • Violi Fishing
    Violi FishingRovinj
    A freshly caught fish displayed in a sink, showcasing its sleek body and vibrant colors.
    Levente M.
    Levente M.
    The Captain is a very nice guy and he explained everything very well!
  • Violi Fishing
    Violi FishingRovinj
    A serene sunset view from the front of a fishing boat, showcasing the calm waters and distant islands, ideal for a peaceful fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Rick V.
    Rick V.
    Just had a wonderfull evening on the water. Matej is an experienced angler who really knows his way on the Adriatic sea around Rovinj. He knows when to use wich techniques. We caught a view nice bluefish and even a 4.5kg leerfish! In the beautiful sunset we also had a sandwich and drinks...all taken care of by Cpt. Matej. If you're near Rovinj and enjoy fishing....don't hasitate and book a trip with this guy!

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing from a boat in a scenic lake setting.

Bluefish 4 kg

Jun 19, 2025 • Rovinj
We caught several blue fish, the largest of which weighed 4 kg. Great for this period of the year. 4 pieces.
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A variety of squid species stored in a boat's interior, showcasing a successful night fishing trip.

No 43

May 19, 2025 • Rovinj
Area eging
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