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White Marlin Released After Short Fight

September 05, 2026 Olhão 2 photos & 2 videos
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Marlin (White)
Marlin (White)

Trip Summary

Today we had some customers who have already fished in many places around the world and their target was the White Marlin. The atmospheric conditions were perfect it was closed but with the sun appearing between the clouds in the place where the water was at 21.7C, it was really in this spot after 1 hour of sailing we had our Marlin and released after 25 minutes. "It was the best experience I've ever had" Clemens' words. Stay at the teaser for all the crazy people who love Big game fishing. Capt Joao Melo
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Ocean Fun & Fishing – Big Game Portugal
Olhao, Faro District, Portugal
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Ocean Fun & Fishing – Big Game Fishing Portugal is a charter company and registered brand created in 2016 by Capt. João A. Melo, dedicated to Big Game Fishing on the Algarve shore, departing from the Olhão Marina. The "Sal X” is a 36' Riviera refitted in ...

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