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
(112 reviews)
Calheta
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $288

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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 112 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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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Stephen L.
Coulsdon, United Kingdom
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Very friendly and knowledgeable .

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (PM) on July 18, 2023
Great afternoon but no fish
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Nick B.
Worthing, United Kingdom
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 Days

Full Day Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing on October 29, 2022
Half day fishing for smaller fish, then afternoon/evening big game fishing.
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Stefan C.
Funchal, Portugal
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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35-40lb stingray

4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (PM) on September 4, 2022
Had a fun day out hunting for hammerheads whilst string feather luring for mackerel and fishing off the bottom. We caught a...
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Roger C.
Funchal, Portugal
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day big game with Neil and Micky

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing on September 1, 2022
Neil and Micky were lovely to get on with, always doing their best to make a catch.
Roger C. recommends Flipper II Madeira
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Igors J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (PM) on December 2, 2023
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