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
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My Charter Listing

Madeira Big Game Fishing - Our Mary

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(108 reviews)
Funchal
trips from US $193

Fishing Reports

Blue Marin catch nd relase
Blue Marin catch nd relase
Jul 16, 2018 Funchal
I’m very happy to post that Today 16/07/18 we went out for a 7h shared trip with our Dear couple Pam Watson and husband Mr David. This time it was Mrs Pam's turn to tag and release a Blue Marlin with 350 Lbs. Congratulations!!!!
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BLUE MARLIN
BLUE MARLIN
Jul 13, 2018 Funchal
Today 13/07/18 we went out for a 7h shared trip with our guests and Mr David Watson (and wife Pam that usualy go every year with us) tagged and released a blue Marlin with 800 Lbs. Turned out Friday 13 was a good day after all! CONGRATULATIONS!
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BLUE MARLIN
BLUE MARLIN
Jul 8, 2018 Funchal
Good news! Today july 8th, we went out for 7h and got our a Blue Marlin, tagged and released with 750 Lbs by Mr Barry Johnson. More pictures will be posted
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Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Apr 21, 2018 Funchal
Today 21/04/18 we went out on a 4h shared trip in the morning, with 3 fisherman. The lucky one today was Mr Allan Henrivsel that caught a 75 Lbs Big eye tuna. Congratulations. See you on the sea.
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Bigeye tuna
Bigeye tuna
Apr 20, 2018 Funchal
Wuao!!!! Dear John. Congratulations another year in a row catching a large tuna with 100 pounds. The game just starts. See you at sea.
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Wahoo day
Wahoo day
Nov 3, 2017 Funchal
On today's trip November 3rd, Mr. Magnus Homer caught a 50 pound Wahoo while trolling, and Mr. Martin Beckett reeled in a 40 pound Wahoo while trolling as well. We also had a very fun time during bottom fishing, where we managed to catch many snappers and other small fish. Thank you for sharing your day with us, we'll see you on the next trip.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 108 reviews
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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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Dean S.
Leek Wootton, 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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Half day trip with Capt Jose

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) - Shared on August 11, 2019
A very special day. My son Matt’s 21st Birthday today. Some people we realise wait a lifetime for a catch like this. Fantastic...
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Jacob B.
Beachwood, NJ
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Capt José

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on April 20, 2022
Along with another guy, my good friend and I went on a half day trip. We were recomended to go deep sea fishing in advance...
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Fabian K.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   October 2, 2023
The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Barry W.
Bishop's Stortford, 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   Full Day Trip - Shared on November 4, 2022
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Tony D. S.
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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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 6, 2022
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