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Rogi ribaru
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Rogi ribaru

Ičići, Croatia
10+ reviews
Sport fishing is a long family tradition for Skipper Igor. He has been fishing for 35 years and is one of the pioneers of Tuna sport fishing in Croatia. He is also the author of a book on fishing and several films on the same theme. The skipper has published several hundred pages of professional texts in several journals. He is also the owner of a fishing equipment store.
Igor F.
Igor F.
Captain
Danijel J.
Danijel J.
First mate

Charter

Rogi Ribaru

Rogi Ribaru

Ičići
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $810

Rating

5.0
15 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (15)

Showing 1 – 5 of 15 reviews
  • Michael Triep
    Michael Triep
    nl
    Netherlands
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Wicked Tuna

    Half Day Trip • 7 adults

    We met Captian Igor on the boat at 06.00 am. Beautiful boat and it was nice weather to go fishing. We caught 3 bonito and some other fish. Before the decided to go back the saw a Tuna fish in the water. The changed the gear real quick and tried to catch the Tuna. It took 4 minutes an the Tuna was hooked. After a beautiful fight the caught the Tuna. That was the icing on the cake. Beautiful experience. Boot crew was very nice. If you have time I would recommend to meet Igor.

    Response from Captain

    Guys, it was very fun with you. We were lucky that all the fish were very active so we tried a lot of things in just a few hours. Thanks for the kind words 🤘

  • David Seruga
    David Seruga
    sk
    Slovakia
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    August fishing trip

    Full Day Trip – Big Game Fishing • 4 adults
    Reported catch:
    Bluefin Tuna
    Response from Captain

    Thanks, you were great company. We had an interesting night and an even better morning 😉

  • Robert Kufar
    Robert Kufar
    Repeat angler
    hu
    Hungary
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    Member since 2025
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Back for the Big Fish Next Year

    Full Day Trip – Big Game Fishing • 2 adults

    We were satisfied, but the Big Fish is still waiting for us. We’ll be back next year!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you. I can tell your son fought the fish like an experienced fisherman. Maybe it's not a bad thing that he tried a smaller tuna (false albacor) before meeting the giant. I hope that next time the weather conditions will be more pleasant and not like you said - like in Iceland 🤭. See you 🤘

  • Akim Bassa
    Akim Bassa
    at
    Austria
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Igor

    Full Day Trip – Big Game Fishing • 10 adults
    Response from Captain

    Thanks guys! You were great company 😊🤘

  • Oleksandra Blaga
    Oleksandra Blaga
    at
    Austria
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Really enjoyed everything!

    Full Day Trip – Big Game Fishing • 5 adults • 1 child

    We had an unforgettable time on this fishing trip! The crew was incredibly friendly and easy to be around, they really made the whole experience even better. We were lucky enough to catch not just one, but two tunas, which has been a lifelong dream for both my dad and grandfather. Seeing how happy and fulfilled they were was priceless. We had a child with us, and when he started getting bored, the captain found a way to keep him entertained, which is such a thoughtful touch that we truly appreciated. I was also able to rest comfortably in the cabin when I got tired (the air conditioning made it perfect for a quick nap)! We brought our own food, even though some snacks were supposed to be included but that didn’t take away from the great experience. All in all, it was an amazing day at sea with a great team. Highly recommend!

    Reported catch:
    Bluefin Tuna

Real catches shared by our community

  • Rogi Ribaru
    Rogi RibaruIčići
    August fishing trip
    David S.
    David S.
  • Rogi Ribaru
    Rogi RibaruIčići
    Back for the Big Fish Next Year
    Robert K.
    Robert K.
  • Rogi Ribaru
    Rogi RibaruIčići
    Wicked Tuna
    Michael T.
    Michael T.
  • Rogi Ribaru
    Rogi RibaruIčići
    Familienangeltour mit Igor
    Anita B.
    Anita B.
  • Rogi Ribaru
    Rogi RibaruIčići
    August fishing trip
    Dominik H.
    Dominik H.
  • Rogi Ribaru
    Rogi RibaruIčići
    Really enjoyed everything!
    Oleksandra B.
    Oleksandra B.
  • Rogi Ribaru
    Rogi RibaruIčići
    Very Great Adventure
    Klein S.
    Klein S.
  • Rogi Ribaru
    Rogi RibaruIčići
    June fishing trip
    Robert K.
    Robert K.
  • Rogi Ribaru
    Rogi RibaruIčići
    Awesome tuna trip
    Florian D.
    Florian D.
  • Rogi Ribaru
    Rogi RibaruIčići
    Great trip
    Rostik M.
    Rostik M.

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Bluefin Tuna while seated on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Suspicious angler

Aug 6, 2024 • Ičići
It's early morning. Or late night? It's exactly 3:30 and the guest shows up on time. They are always on time because they know that we do not wait for those who are late. If we don't leave on time, we will be late for the boats fishing for sardinas and lose the possibility of taking fresh bait. We will also lose the ability to more easily find tuna feeding on shoal of sardinas gathered under the lights of the ships. We get to know each other and show him the boat, a classic, there is a boat lounge where you can leave things, a toilet (if you use paper, please throw it in the trash can), a fridge, everything in it is for you... We leave quickly and the guest with that excitement which is usual in the eyes, I see that so common feeling - disbelief. Yes, Croatia and our region, Kvarner, are very little known to anglers, and when we say that Kvarner is one of the best European destinations for tuna fishing, few take it seriously. And even a lot of our local people don't know that. All we have to do is catch the tuna and convince the guest! Always the same! After half an hour of fast gliding through the dark night, we reach the first boat. As always, the guest is fascinated by the large amount of sardines that the boat pulls from the sea with a net. I like the guest's emotional reaction, it is much nicer to work with people who d on o not hide their pleasure. Although we brought 60 kilos of frozen sardines from home, we take another ten kilos of fresh ones and separate a few live fish into the pool. We search the sea with sonar and conclude that there are no tuna nearby. We quickly go to the next boat, which is also the last, only two boats are close enough to arrive in time, before they pick up the sardine and go to the shore to unload it. Unfortunately, we are late for the other boat, arriving five minutes after it left. We are ready for that situation, we have a saved position where the ship was lit up all night. The problem is that two other tuna fishing boats are waiting for us at our position. We see that they have no fish on the fishing rod, and considering that they have not left, we can conclude that the tuna is present. We must not stand close to them, it is correct to move away from them. It's time for some tricks to nullify their advantage (sorry we won't describe the tricks here ). Very quickly we manage to attract fish from a distance of about a hundred meters. I show the guest the tuna on the sonar while Danijel lowers the bait to their depth. I can still tell by guest look that he's not convinced it's tuna. And then he starts playing Tiagra! The sound cuts through the air, the tuna hunters that the other two ships are turning towards us. The guest's eyes are wide open in disbelief. What is that, he asks?! That's what we came for - tuna. In five minutes we have calmed down the fish and by turning the boat we drag it away from the other fishermen and give the guest a rod. We saw that he has fishing experience and quickly understands what he has to do. His enthusiasm was replaced by high concentration. He tries not to do anything wrong. He waves his right hand more and more often, which is getting weaker but he doesn't give up. And after half an hour of the dance of the boat, angler and fish, we see tuna about ten meters away. The guest's eyes widen, it is by far the biggest fish he has ever seen. When the fish came close to the surface, Danijel took over the rod and the guest got the honor of hooking the fish. And he does it very skillfully. After bleeding the fish, we pull it into the boat. It is huge, says the guest. We explain to him that the fish weighs about 80 kilos and that it is an average specimen. In two months there will be fish three times heavier. We take a photo of him after helping him lift the fish to his feet. He doesn't mind the fact that his clothes are all bloody. I love to see that happiness on the guests' faces. This gives additional meaning to this type of fishing. It's time to go back. It is very hot and the fish should be put in the cooling chest as soon as possible, the ice we brought can only temporarily stop spoilage. Today we return relatively early. The day before, we started at 6 in the morning and got a bite of fish at 9 in the evening. It was a very very long day. But we also made that guest happy, it was a reward for his patience. That's how it is in this fishing, the real purpose is not only to catch fish but to make the guests satisfied.
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