Casa Velha do Palheiro
Member since August 2014
Funchal, Portugal
- Background
- We are delighted to welcome a new face to our team - Captain Salomão Lopes. Salomão is originally from the Azores born and has lived his life around boats and the sea, working as a mechanic and supporting the local fleet. He is now the Captain of Balancal and keen to develop other types of fishing throughout the year as well as the targeting of pelagic species. Captain Anibal Fernandes is recognised as one of Madeira's most experienced fisherman. Anibal spent twenty years fishing commercially in South Africa before returning to his native Madeira in 1982. It was at this time that he met Roddy Hayes and eventually became the skipper of 'Anguila'. Their first season together was one of the most successful ever with over 80 Blue Marlin caught and tagged. He went on to skipper both 'Lara Jade' and 'Margarita' and during this time guided anglers to almost 20 'granders'. He has now been working the Balancal operation since 2000 when the boat was originally constructed.
Casa Velha do Palheiro
Funchal, Portugal
- Background
- We are delighted to welcome a new face to our team - Captain Salomão Lopes. Salomão is originally from the Azores born and has lived his life around boats and the sea, working as a mechanic and supporting the local fleet. He is now the Captain of Balancal and keen to develop other types of fishing throughout the year as well as the targeting of pelagic species. Captain Anibal Fernandes is recognised as one of Madeira's most experienced fisherman. Anibal spent twenty years fishing commercially in South Africa before returning to his native Madeira in 1982. It was at this time that he met Roddy Hayes and eventually became the skipper of 'Anguila'. Their first season together was one of the most successful ever with over 80 Blue Marlin caught and tagged. He went on to skipper both 'Lara Jade' and 'Margarita' and during this time guided anglers to almost 20 'granders'. He has now been working the Balancal operation since 2000 when the boat was originally constructed.
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Lisbon, Lisbon
VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, July 10, 2017
Solomon, the first mate was great and experienced. He and Anabal had us hooked up with a blue marlin by 11:20. Trip started at 10:00. Approx 400lbs. Only a mile from shore. Wonderful flat seas and perfect weather. Would hire these guys again. Thanks guys.
Brooke Bode recommends Madeira Marlin - BalancalFished July 2017
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