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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My Charter Listing

Flipper II Madeira

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(110 reviews)
Calheta
 Last booking: 13 hours ago
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Trips from US $292

Fishing Reports

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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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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 110 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (121)
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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Anglers claimed
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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Stefan C.
Funchal, Portugal
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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.
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Igors J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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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Colin S.
Portugal
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing on November 17, 2022
Excellent experience. Unfortunately the weather beat us!
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David W.
Aveiro, 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 Tuna Fishing

VERIFIED   Evening Tuna Fishing Trip on September 23, 2021
Great time with a great crew, Captain Neil French tried just about everything to find the fish, following seagulls and...
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