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Suspicious angler
Suspicious angler
August 6, 2024
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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What anglers said about fishing in Croatia

Poreč ist ein traumhafter Ort für Angler – mit kristallklarem Wasser, abwechslungsreicher Küste und einer Vielzahl an Fischarten.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Poreč ist ein traumhafter Ort für Angler – mit kristallklarem Wasser, abwechslungsreicher Küste und einer Vielzahl an Fischarten.
Dreamcatcher Xperience
Dreamcatcher Xperience
Ti for a half day trip. It’s enough to get a first impression on fishing here in Croatia and it will make you willing to do it again.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Ti for a half day trip. It’s enough to get a first impression on fishing here in Croatia and it will make you willing to do it again.
Fishing adventure by CUP of SEA
Fishing adventure by CUP of SEA
This was one of the best trips I have been on. The food the crew the accommodations were all amazing. Kid and adult friendly. The captain responds quickly with all communication. Amazing trip!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This was one of the best trips I have been on. The food the crew the accommodations were all amazing. Kid and adult friendly. The captain responds quickly with all communication. Amazing trip!
Split Sportfishing [new boat 2025]
Split Sportfishing [new boat 2025]
Book with Marjan, he is a great local guide with tons of experience fishing the area and super friendly to everyone!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book with Marjan, he is a great local guide with tons of experience fishing the area and super friendly to everyone!
Profishing Rovinj
Profishing Rovinj
Fish are a bit smaller but there’s lots to catch. Great experience for kids and inexperienced anglers but just let the Capt know what you’re looking to catch and he’ll accommodate you.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fish are a bit smaller but there’s lots to catch. Great experience for kids and inexperienced anglers but just let the Capt know what you’re looking to catch and he’ll accommodate you.
DRboats - Fishing
DRboats - Fishing
Find a charter as you will struggle to know the spots as their are little hidden reefs that is hard to find if you do not have experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Find a charter as you will struggle to know the spots as their are little hidden reefs that is hard to find if you do not have experience.
Valfinity Sea Adventures
Valfinity Sea Adventures
Best time to do here is fishing ? and speaking with a captain who lives here and knows so many things about the sea
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Best time to do here is fishing ? and speaking with a captain who lives here and knows so many things about the sea
Profishing Rovinj
Profishing Rovinj
Because it is a nice weather there and its mostly not so windy. The people there are not loud and its beutiful there.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Because it is a nice weather there and its mostly not so windy. The people there are not loud and its beutiful there.
Tira Fishing & Boat Charter
Tira Fishing & Boat Charter
Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring a hat. The sun is still quite intense. Look for the fish you want but keep an open mind as different fish move and bite at different times. Your skipper will know best what is biting and what isn't.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring a hat. The sun is still quite intense. Look for the fish you want but keep an open mind as different fish move and bite at different times. Your skipper will know best what is biting and what isn't.
Blue Marine Fishing
Blue Marine Fishing Supetar, Split-Dalmatia
Book a trip with Toni he has invested to find the best spots and lures to make your experience worth three trip. Toni will also help with recipes as a chef.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a trip with Toni he has invested to find the best spots and lures to make your experience worth three trip. Toni will also help with recipes as a chef.
Toni Sportfishing Charter
Toni Sportfishing Charter Espoo, Uusimaa
Rent a boat with captain and go fishing on the see. It's more satisfying than from the beach.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Rent a boat with captain and go fishing on the see. It's more satisfying than from the beach.
Hit Fishing and Tours
Hit Fishing and Tours
Nothing to recommend . Capt.Duje fully experienced and welll equipped for different type of fish and seasons. He will show everything for fisherman's, came at first time at Marina .
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Nothing to recommend . Capt.Duje fully experienced and welll equipped for different type of fish and seasons. He will show everything for fisherman's, came at first time at Marina .
San Pjero Fishing
San Pjero Fishing Pinneberg, Schleswig-Holstein
It was an easy drive from Vodice. Stay hydrated, pack your sunscreen or a long sleeve shirt. Be patient when fishing
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was an easy drive from Vodice. Stay hydrated, pack your sunscreen or a long sleeve shirt. Be patient when fishing
Big Game Fishing
Big Game Fishing Zagreb, City Of Zagreb
Keep an eye on the weather, as windy conditions later in the evening don’t lend well for fishing in the area.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Keep an eye on the weather, as windy conditions later in the evening don’t lend well for fishing in the area.
Split Sportfishing [new boat 2025]
Split Sportfishing [new boat 2025] Croatia
Be clear on objective; lots of smaller fish vs perhaps bigger ones. These guys do both
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Be clear on objective; lots of smaller fish vs perhaps bigger ones. These guys do both
EFISHent Fishing & Tours
EFISHent Fishing & Tours Montbonnot-Saint-Martin, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Buy a squid like fake baits. Every fish like to eat them. Apart u can catch loads of mackerel so sabikies would be your choice. Bottom rigs with size from 4 to 1/0 hooks topped with small pieces of squid, mackerel, mussels and prowns would catch u anything. For bigger fishes bigger pieces of mackerel or squid and located in deeper places. Biggest species are out in the sea and best to be located with boats. Best regards ?
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Buy a squid like fake baits. Every fish like to eat them. Apart u can catch loads of mackerel so sabikies would be your choice. Bottom rigs with size from 4 to 1/0 hooks topped with small pieces of squid, mackerel, mussels and prowns would catch u anything. For bigger fishes bigger pieces of mackerel or squid and located in deeper places. Biggest species are out in the sea and best to be located with boats. Best regards ?
Blue Marine Fishing
Blue Marine Fishing Germany
Great for Tuna, Bonito and Dentex! Book a few days with an experienced guide for a true adventure ?
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great for Tuna, Bonito and Dentex! Book a few days with an experienced guide for a true adventure ?
EFISHent Fishing & Tours
EFISHent Fishing & Tours Beograd, Grad Beograd
Don't fish by your own - book a charter for sure, because they know some good spots and you will be successful :)
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don't fish by your own - book a charter for sure, because they know some good spots and you will be successful :)
EFISHent Fishing & Tours
EFISHent Fishing & Tours Rovinj, 18
Go for quantity and various species rather than targeting Tuna which aren't spawning in July.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Go for quantity and various species rather than targeting Tuna which aren't spawning in July.
Zadar Sunset Fishing
Zadar Sunset Fishing Zagreb, City Of Zagreb
Make sure you’re fishing the appropriate season depending on the fish you are going after. Sometimes moving your trip just a week can make a huge difference in terms of catch.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you’re fishing the appropriate season depending on the fish you are going after. Sometimes moving your trip just a week can make a huge difference in terms of catch.
EFISHent Fishing & Tours
EFISHent Fishing & Tours Belgrade, Belgrade