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.

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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
(130 reviews)
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Calheta
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What beats seeing children enjoying catc
What beats seeing children enjoying catc
Mar 8, 2026 Calheta
Lovely young lads catching supper for their dads
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Ok so about to start season 2026 watch h
Ok so about to start season 2026 watch h
Feb 2, 2026 Calheta
Its all in the video
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Bad weather is ending
Bad weather is ending
Nov 3, 2025 Calheta
Terrible weather should end by Thursday. We tried today but unfortunately after just 15mins we had to turn the boat round and head back to port. Fortunately we have been able to give our anglers another slot this week. From Thursday weather is calming right down and the winds go back to the north which is good for us. Wahoo season is on so looking forward to some good catches
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White Marlin on light tackle
White Marlin on light tackle
Jul 29, 2025 Calheta
Full day bug game fishing and it was a slow morning we concentrated on tuna as one of our fellow captain had just had a tripple hit of big eye tuna. We didnt manage to hook up in the first few hour then suddenly a bill fish came i to the spread all lit up and chasing our lures. After 4 or 5 goes he finally took the smallest lure in the soread and it was Fish On!!! All line in and our angler was now fighting his first billfish. Nit a big one but it ran and it jumped to entertain us all. Fight lasted about 20mins before we released a very healthy white marlin. Happy day s?
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Spearfish
Spearfish
Jul 20, 2025 Calheta
Just 15mins out of the marina and shotgun went screaming offโ€ฆโ€ฆlines clearer in super quick time and we started playing the fish. After a good fight we safely released a really nice spearfish
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Steves birthday trip
Steves birthday trip
Jun 17, 2025 Calheta
Steve has fished 4 days big game with us. Day one we hooked into a blue marlin cleared all the lines and started to back down. After 10mins the fish shook the hook so we put all lines out again. Within 10 mins we had a lovely big spearfish come into the spread all lit up and it followed our lure for 3.5 mins knocked the lure out of the clip and then swam away. Very exciting but no catch today. Day 2 started with a nice mahi mahi in the morning then just before lunch a brilliant take and marlin on โ€ฆ. Reel screamed away and the fight was on. A half hour fight brough a 500lb marlin to the boat. Well done Steve a fathers day marlin!!! Later that afternoon we had a double strike and 2 nice mahi mahi. Day 3. Very quite out in the water no strikes at all. Day 4 and Steves ? we left the harbour set of the lures and just 10 mins in a big strike!!!! Marlin on this time a much bigger fish. And it jumped and ran 9 times before we managed to get it to the boat. We safely released an 800lb marlin! Happy Birthday Steve ?
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Edward R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A wonderful trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Coastal Cruise with Fishing on March 16, 2026
Micky and Neil were amazing. Knowledgeable, welcoming and accommodating. First class all round. We wouldnt hesistate to recommend.
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Tarus C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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No bites but my 3 year old is hooks!

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (AM) on May 29, 2025
It was a great half day trip on the water -ย  the lure spread looked amazing, the captain and crew did everything perfectly...
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Dennis W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great to be out on the ocean

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Big Game Fishing (am) on April 4, 2026
Neil and Micky looked after us. great morning fishing. Early in the season so no catches trawling. We love being out...
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Gundars Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time in Madeira with Micky

VERIFIED   Half Day Mixed Fishing am on March 8, 2026
We went on a half day trip on Flipper II. Really had a pleasant day, despite not catching the big fish. On latter half of the...
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Erwan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Equipage incroyable

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (AM) on March 7, 2026
Nous nโ€™avins malheureusement pas eu de poissons mais les conditions nโ€™รฉtaient pas les meilleurs, en revanche cet expedition...
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