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
(126 reviews)
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Calheta
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Fishing Reports

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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14 year old boy lands a 50lb plus wahoo
14 year old boy lands a 50lb plus wahoo
Apr 16, 2025 Calheta
Strike one and our 14 year old angler out up a great battle with a 50lb plus wahoo today. A new personal best fish for him on light tackle. No sooner had we put the lures back in the water a second strike this time for his dad. Great start to the fight but eventually the fish shook the hook. Good day on the water
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Find fish when the weather is against yo
Find fish when the weather is against yo
Apr 15, 2025 Calheta
So the trip was for trolling and bait fishing. A mixed trip is always available. The weather here in maderia had been just so out of the ordinary. So we made the most of what we had. Trolled for 2 hours and did get two snatches from wahoo bit no hook up. So attention turned to bait fishing and we came home with a bucket full of fish. Triggerfish doing there thing and giving a good fight on light tackle. A family trip for new anglers . Everyone walked away happy. Fun trip!
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Wahoo for 40th Birthday Celebration
Wahoo for 40th Birthday Celebration
Apr 11, 2025 Calheta
Met with 2 lovely couples from US today for a birthday celebration trip. Keen anglers who love being on the water. We set off with the sunshining and put out a soread to include lures to attract both wahoo and tuna. Chatting and getting to know each other and of course keeping an eye on the lures it wasnt long before both Dan and myself noticed a rod twitchโ€ฆ.on a second look the rod bent over and the reel started to scream off. Quickly clearing the lines Dan took charge and expertly reeled in a nice 45lb wahoo. Happy Birthday!! Unfortunately today the weather beefed up and we had to cut the trip short but everyone left with a smile and enough fish for a great supper or two.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 126 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great time in Madeira with Micky
Great day out
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Gundars Z.
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Great time in Madeira with Micky

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Chad R.
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (PM) on September 26, 2025
Spent the afternoon bottom fishing with Mick and Neil. Had a thoroughly enjoyable time in good company on a well equipped boat....
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Tarus C.
Excellent
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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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Brian M.
Excellent
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Unlucky with the weather but good day out nontheless

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ 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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Mason B.
Excellent
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Fishing with Mick

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (PM) on August 27, 2025
Thank you guys so much! It was so nice getting out on the water showing us a bunch of cool stuff and putting us on a fish!...
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