2 for 2 for Brothers Janz

2 for 2 for Brothers Janz: by Cpt. Duarte Rato The last two days with Rod, Gordon and Cármen Janz from Canada have been great with both brothers releasing their first ever Black Marlin. Yesterday was Gordon´s turn when we hooked a 200 pounder off sailfish Bay which he brought in for a release in … Read more

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FIRST BLACK MARLIN FOR 13 YEAR OLD, ANDRES ATKINS

FIRST BLACK MARLIN FOR 13 YEAR OLD, ANDRES ATKINS Aaron´s oldest son joined us today to try and catch his first Black Marlin. At 13 years of age André as already got a sailfish, striped Marlin and an elusive spearfish under his belt. Knowing that a big southeasterly would move in at noon today we … Read more

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Gas Bottle Yellowfin Tuna on Protea Reef

Shaun Posthumous and Mark Perreira turned up the drag on these two gas bottle sized yellowfin tuna last week. Weighing in at 30 and 31kg’s, these fish are representative of the good sized fish being taken on the south coast lately – a result of the tackling up trend going on. Since the shark epidemic … Read more

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A Marlin Dream come true for John Bayett

A Marlin Dream come true for John Bayett by Captain Duarte Rato After two slow days fishing with Rod, Carmen and Gordon Janz from Canada they decided to take a break from their 6 day charter. John Bayett from SA was staying with us and his had a dream of catching a Marlin for many … Read more

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The Bazaruto Tax Department: by Captain Duarte Rato

Bazaruto Taxman

In flat calm weather, our last day with the Brakes started with a bang when we hooked up on a crazy flying 180-pound Black Marlin literally 10 minutes after setting the spread. Luckily the small fish took the shotgun lure on the stand-up #50 and Richard Brake had a ball fighting the fish to the … Read more

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