Fishing with Alex

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Vukan Simic
Repeat angler
Serbia
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Member since 2014
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42 trips
5.0
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Bucket list Blue Marlin off Madeira
Big Game Marlin Fishing on June 29, 2026 • 2 adults
I booked this trip specifically to target blue marlin, and Captain Alex and mate Jamie delivered. Both were friendly, communicative, and genuinely professional, true anglers who clearly love what they do. Sorted is set up properly for the job, with brand new Shimano Tiagras and top of the line marlin lures. Alex had been reporting the catches in the days leading up to our date, so expectations on catch probability were set accurately. Late in the day we hooked up and landed a 375 lb blue marlin. It put up a great fight. Unfortunately it got tail wrapped on the way in, and despite the crew's attempts to revive it boatside, we weren't able to release it. This fish was a bucket list catch for me, and the crew is the reason it happened. A nice bonus: a Bryde's whale surfaced near us while we were trolling. Fresh drinks, fruit, and snacks were offered throughout the day. As far as I'm aware, we were the only boat out of the Calheta marina fleet to land a marlin on our date. Huge thanks to Alex and Jamie. If I'm ever back in Madeira, I'll fish with them again without hesitation. Highly recommended.
Mason Bloomster
Repeat angler
Hood River, OR, US
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Member since 2025
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3 trips
5.0
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August fishing trip
Sportfishing on August 28, 2025 • 2 adults
We had a super nice time out on sorted. Great boat, crew, and scenery. The fish weren’t around when we went unfortunately and it seems like all of the other boats were struggling as well. Regardless we got to see some great views and a few sharks.
Van Marcke Bruno
Belgium
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Member since 2023
4.3
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Fishing with Alex
Full Day – Big Game Trolling on June 30, 2026 • 6 adults
Sarah Mullington
United Kingdom
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Member since 2025
5.0
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Great friendly and knowledgeable crew
Half Day – Bottom Fishing on August 26, 2025 • 6 adults • 2 children
Was a bad swell day and they did everything. They could to help us catch fish! Had a great day
Response from Captain
August 28, 2025
The wahoo was a good one, and it was good to see the explosion in the water shame it came off so close to the boat! We very much enjoyed your company you were a great bunch, and yes the conditions were not normal for Madeira in August. Hope to see you again! Capt H & Ann
Marcos Ortiz
São Paulo, Brazil
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Member since 2026
4.0
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Fishing with Alex
Big game fishing half day pm on July 13, 2026 • 2 adults