Captain
Mick French

Member since February 2021 Calheta, Portugal
Background
Skipper Mick and her Husband Skipper Neil have been running charter fishing boats for 30 years in the UK. As a couple, they have fished all round the world and have have a passion for big game. Two years ago we packed up our fishing business in UK to fulfill their dream of running their own charter business. Skipper Mick invites you to join her on memorable fishing trips in Calheta in Portugal. She's a seasoned fisherman and cordial skipper who'll take you to the best spots in the area and share all his knowledge and skills to make your fishing experience the best possible.

Hey, I'm Captain Mick French

Calheta, Portugal
Background
Skipper Mick and her Husband Skipper Neil have been running charter fishing boats for 30 years in the UK. As a couple, they have fished all round the world and have have a passion for big game. Two years ago we packed up our fishing business in UK to fulfill their dream of running their own charter business. Skipper Mick invites you to join her on memorable fishing trips in Calheta in Portugal. She's a seasoned fisherman and cordial skipper who'll take you to the best spots in the area and share all his knowledge and skills to make your fishing experience the best possible.
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Flipper II Madeira

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(109 reviews)
Calheta
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
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Trips from US $287

Fishing Reports

First hook up of the 2025 season for Fli
First hook up of the 2025 season for Fli
May 30, 2025 Calheta
First hook up of the 2025 season for Flipper II lovely blue marlin hit left long and the reel screamed away. We quickly cleared all the lines and with our angler in the chair we started the fight. 5 minutes into the fight the fish turned and shook the hook. Shame this was only a three hour trip and with more time we may well have hooked up again. We saw plenty of life out there today. The season is starting!!
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Wahoo and mahi mahi
Wahoo and mahi mahi
May 22, 2025 Calheta
Two half day big game fishing trips today. This morning a lovely wahoo was landed by our french customers and this afternoon deapite trying the wahoo did not hite but we did see the first mahi mahi which is a great sign as thats marlin food. The water temperature is upto 20 degrees and rhe latest news is the first blue marlin was landed off of Funchal today.
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Captain Mick gets her chance this aftern
Captain Mick gets her chance this aftern
May 15, 2025 Calheta
So today we had a soace this afternoon so decided to go and have a go ourselves. We had only been out 40mins when we got a bite. Played it stand up and soon we had another wahoo onboard. Out again tomorrow with customers so fingers crossed for more fun
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Honeymoon couples do it again!!
Honeymoon couples do it again!!
May 13, 2025 Calheta
So a half day big game fishing trip for our honeymoon couple chris and samantha. On meeting them this morning i told them that every honeymoon couple we had ever taken had always landed a good fish. Maybe i shouldnt have said anything till later but the fish Gods didnt let us down and they landed one spectacular wahoo and we lost another one. Making the happy couple ? ? ?
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Massive wahoo and our 21st fish in the l
Massive wahoo and our 21st fish in the l
May 11, 2025 Calheta
Half day big game trip saw john in the chair for a good fight with a 65lb plus wahoo!! A strong taken on the lure ensured this fish wasnt getting off the hook until the last minute. Fish gave a scrap at the boat before being landed. This fish will provide plenty of suppers ?
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The Fish are Arriving!!
The Fish are Arriving!!
May 11, 2025 Calheta
Today after the storms we have been battling coloured water and drifting debris. On board Flipper today we did not get lucky with the bites but signs the fish are arriving were there. Another boat hooked and lost a good tuna and tuna have been seen busting inshore. Also a couple of spearfish were also hooked today we will be back out there trying again tomorrow
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (114)
No bites but my 3 year old is hooks!
Great experience
Fishing with Mick
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
62%
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Tarus C.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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No bites but my 3 year old is hooks!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day – Big Game Fishing (AM) on May 29, 2025
It was a great half day trip on the water -  the lure spread looked amazing, the captain and crew did everything perfectly...
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Filip N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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So close to a marlin!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Big Game Fishing (am) on May 30, 2025
Great crew on a clean and pleasant boat. We had the fortune of getting a marlin to go for the bait but unfortunately it spit...
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Darren H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day on the ocean!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM) on May 23, 2025
Neil and Micky were awesome! Had a great day on the ocean, caught lots of fish and learned about the area. Highly recommend...
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Brian M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Unlucky with the weather but good day out nontheless

VERIFIED   Half Day – Big Game Fishing (PM) on May 11, 2025
We can tell in the short time we spent with Mick and Neil that they are really good people. They really care about the experience...
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Joseph C.
Excellent
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VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip – Big Game Fishing on May 12, 2025
Neil and Micky were awesome to spend the day with on the water.  Even with a slow bite the day was full of great conversation...
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