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
(114 reviews)
Calheta
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
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Trips from US $292

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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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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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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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Big wahoo for our big canadian angler
Big wahoo for our big canadian angler
May 6, 2025 Calheta
Half day big game trip with an amazing family from canada. Nick landed his biggest ever fish. Trolling inshore for wahoo on light tackle. A lovely 56lb wahoo. A very hapoy family who took enough fish for lunch and donated the remainder to the local people.
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Triggertastic
Triggertastic
May 4, 2025 Calheta
Just a short 3 hour trip today for our first time anglers we trolled for the forst hour as the sea was a bit lumpy and puts some baits down later. First tume anglers and both achieved fish. Great company a fun trip
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Wahoo everywhere
Wahoo everywhere
Apr 17, 2025 Calheta
The last few day the wahoo have been on fire. With double hook ups screaming reels and great battles today another great fish over 50lb
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 114 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Super trip even without fish
Super trip even without fish
Super trip even without fish
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Angler rating
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
61%
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Jeffrey C.
Calheta, Portugal
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day big game fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (PM) on July 19, 2023
Mick and Neil were excellent and did everything in their power to catch us our dream fish, unfortunately on this occasion it...
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Janne B.
Ponta Do Sol, Portugal
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Coastal Cruise with Fishing on July 3, 2023
This was a great experience. The captain and crew were so nice, and made us feel safe. I had my 10 year old son with me, and...
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Ott T.
Tallinn, Estonia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very nice and helpful couple of captains!

VERIFIED   Coastal Cruise with Fishing on January 26, 2023
Wonderful experience, nice to chat with people who speak english and now a lot about fishing and life on Madeira. We got home...
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Viktor H.
Ponta Do Sol, Portugal
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mick

VERIFIED   Coastal Cruise with Fishing on January 16, 2023
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Stefan B.
Seroa, Portugal
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 Day Trips

Full Day Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing on October 31, 2022
Canโ€™t recommend Micky & Neil enough - have known them for 10+ years and trips with them are always the very best from Knowledge,...
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