Captain
José Serrão

Member since October 2014 Funchal, Portugal
Background
Captain José Serrão was born on Madeira Island in April, 1973. At the age of 15 he emigrated to South Africa with his family, living in Cape Town for 12 years and working for commercial fishing in the area. In the year 2000, he returned to Madeira Island and has since been working as a captain for Madeira Big Game Fishing Company aboard the vessel "Our Mary."
Techniques
The boat "Our Mary" comes fully equipped with fighting chair by GameFisher, Riggers, Rod's and Reels (by Shimano) and Lures. Tackle is provided with Shimano Tiagra fishing reels: " 130", "80" and "50". We do Skate Fishing for Stingrays and Tope with Shimano reels weighing 30 pounds. Light tackle also provided for Bottom Fishing

Hey, I'm Captain José Serrão

Funchal, Portugal
Background
Captain José Serrão was born on Madeira Island in April, 1973. At the age of 15 he emigrated to South Africa with his family, living in Cape Town for 12 years and working for commercial fishing in the area. In the year 2000, he returned to Madeira Island and has since been working as a captain for Madeira Big Game Fishing Company aboard the vessel "Our Mary."
Techniques
The boat "Our Mary" comes fully equipped with fighting chair by GameFisher, Riggers, Rod's and Reels (by Shimano) and Lures. Tackle is provided with Shimano Tiagra fishing reels: " 130", "80" and "50". We do Skate Fishing for Stingrays and Tope with Shimano reels weighing 30 pounds. Light tackle also provided for Bottom Fishing

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(108 reviews)
Funchal
trips from US $192

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 108 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (62)
Half day of Prof trolling seeking the big trophy
Full Day Shared Trip of mixed fishing
Half Day Trip with Capt. Jos\u00e9
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
53%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
49%
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Kristina B.
Funchal, Portugal
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half a day big fish trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on November 26, 2021
The trip started on time. Crew explained everything very well. How it will work when we would have a fish. How to real in what...
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Benjamin F.
Mannheim, Germany
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 with Capt. José

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on April 18, 2023
Everything was very cleaned up and we felt very welcome at all times. Even when we where unlucky to catch anything we had much...
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Anton S.
Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with José

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Shared on March 28, 2022
Es war mal wieder ein sehr schöner Tag auf See mit Your Mary. Wir haben ca.5Std. Trolling gemacht,leider hat kein Fisch...
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Peter S.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Shared on January 6, 2023
Absolutely fantastic that’s all I can say we were looked after, Captain and first mate were exceptional full on fishing knowledge...
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Darren R.
Walsall, United Kingdom
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 José

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on July 23, 2022
A beautiful day on the water without a bite 😬, tackle deployed sharpish , Ice cold beers and mackerel bruschettas...
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