Average Temp 21C May to April     Water Atlantic Ocean     Type of Fishing Sea Fishing     Main Species Blue Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado, Albacore     Prices from: £1480.00 per person

Madeira is now one of the world's foremost Bluewater angling destinations. Lying some 360 miles west of the coast of Africa, Madeira and its neighbouring islands straddle the deep blue Atlantic along the migratory routes of some of the most sought-after game-fish. Big blue marlin, big-eye and bluefin tuna, sword fish and shark all exceed world record sizes in Madeira's waters and provide serious action year round.

The warm summer months bring vast schools of skipjack tuna and Dorado inshore and blue marlin follow the feast. In turn, the cold green water of winter sees huge shoals of big-eye tuna chasing mackerel and scads providing anglers with what is possibly the finest tuna fishing anywhere.

Add to that the chance of legendary blue-fin tuna, or a high-jumping mako shark, and we think you'll know why Madeira is quickly becoming an international hot spot for first class fishing (tagging and releasing 99% of our catch). With only a 3 ½ hrs flight from UK and excellent weather almost guaranteed throughout the season, Madiera has a lot to offer both dedicated anglers and those looking for a family holiday with a few days out. Funchal has wonderful hotels, excellent seafood restaurants, and the whole town has a colonial charm which will leave a lasting impression.

The Captain

Your captain must be amongst the most experienced skippers on earth having fished all over the planet, his resume reads like a list of the worlds bluewater hotspots .Peter Bristow has a total of 38 years experience of commercial and sport fishing.

By 1976 his boat had caught 1000 Giant Black Marlin.

The Boat

The Katherine B is based upon a Nelson 40. This is a Nelson Mark I hull built by Halmatic on the Isle of Wight in the U.K.

Originally built and commissioned by the Royal Navy as a gun boat for use in Abu Dhabi.

• Original commission 1967.
• Total rebuild and refit 1997.
• Length 40 feet.
• Beam 12 ft.
• Draft 3 ft 3 inches.
• Engines: Twin Diesel Perkins V8 540, each 177 HP
• Electric toilet, Hot Deck Shower,Galley and Ice Boxes.
• Berths: Five full size.
• Insurance: Lloyds full cover and 3rd party for 12.
• Electronics: Auto Pilot. VHF Radio. Autohelm GPS and plotter.
• Life rafts: 2 EPIRB's.

Fishing Gear

All fishing tackle supplied at no charge.
Standard equipment 4 x 130 Penn International with extra 80, 50, and spinning gear.

Anglers should discuss light tackle requirements beforehand.

We have two custom harnesses that will fit most anglers from small to extra large.

XXX large could be a problem.

We supply all the lures and use a full range of Big T, Moldcraft, Bart Miller and Gary Eoff / Marlin Magic. You can bring your own favourite lure but please ask the crew to check the rigging first.

He likes to fish with Hi-Vis Mono Top Shots and Dacron Backing, all supplied by Bass Pro Off Shore Angler.

Flights

All flights are direct and usually take approximately 3 ½ hrs from either Gatwick, Manchester or Glasgow . We normally offer British Airways Economy or TAP Portugese airways.