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A Grander on the Hook (contin.)

Fact Box 1

For many years Madeira has achieved international fame for its frequent visits from big blue marlin. Today the small Portuguese Island is recognised as one of the most exciting European areas for roving big gamers who seek adventures with the gladiators of the Atlantic Ocean. Other popular places are the Azores and Cabo Verde Island.

From mid-June until the start of July the odds of catching the biggest marlin are the best – though the presence of big blue marlin from 350-500 kilo+ is rather limited. Most of the marlin caught by anglers range from 120 to 300 kilo. Trolling with Konaheads catches most of the marlin outside Funchal. The fishing is rather periodic with good and bad days and every period usually lasts from 5 to 10 days. Besides the blue and black marlin some spearfish are usually caught in the beginning of June.



After the tagging and removal of the Konahead’s two Mustad Tuna hooks size 12/0 (ref. 7732) the colossus shook its big bill as a goodbye signal and disappeared in the azure water without any injuries and in good shape.

-I was totally giddy and my legs and arms suffered from lactic acid poisoning, and even after several hours I was still shaking from the adrenaline rush and the excitement of the marlin fight, Jan tells.

 


On our way back to Funchal Marina Capt. Santos hoisted the marlin flag as a sign of Jan Ring’s victory.


Getting the facts right!

  

 



 


Jan Ring’s certificate documenting the weight of the fantastic blue marlin from the Atlantic Ocean off Madeira.



It is Konaheads like the ones on the picture that primarily are used to catch the blue marlin in the waters outside of Funchal. The Konahead is mounted with two Mustad Tuna hooks ref. 7732 size 12/0.

 


Fishing facts
Jan Ring’s “grander” was caught on a Konahead mounted with a double hook system consisting of two Mustad Tuna hooks ref. 7732, size 12/0 in addition to the 130lb big-game fishing equipment (IGFA-standards).

Fact Box 2

 Successful marlin boats in Funchal, among others:

Nautisantos operates two well-equipped big game boats ”Margarita” and ”Lara Jade” with the two Santos brothers as captains.
Marina do Funchal, 9000-055 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Tel / fax: +351 291 231 312. Website: www.nautisantosfishing.com – E-mail: nautisantos@clix.pt

”Torpedo III”, Funchal Marina, 9000-055 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Tel/fax: +351 291 238422. E-mail:sportsfishing@mail.telepac.pt

Capt. Peter Bristow, operates the boat Katherine B.
Travessa Das Virtudes 23, Sao Martinho, 9000 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Tel: +351 291 752685. Fax: +351 291 752689. E-mail: bristow@netmadeira.com

Madeira Big Game Fishing Center operates ”Our Mary”, Tel: +351 291 227169. Fax: +351 291 231823. Website: www.madeiragamefish.com. E-mail: madeira.fishing@clix.pt

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Travel information and how to get there

FTAP –the Portuguese Airline Company – has several scheduled flights to Madeira on a daily basis. Website: www.tap.pt.

On Madeira many hotels and guesthouses for visiting sportfishing tourists are located close to Funchal Marina’s big game fleet.

Visit for instance: www.madeiratourism.org and www.portugalinsite.pt

Most of the hotels and other places of accommodation can be booked directly from those websites.

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