Posts by Captain Duarte Rato, fishing the pristine waters of the Bazaruto Archipelego.
Vilankulo, Vilanculo, Vilankulos, Vilanculos, or Vilancoulos? There are probably more spellings for this tiny gem of a coastal town, in Inhambane Province, Southern Mozambique, but these are the one we know of. The partial featuring of the word “Vila” within the towns name, led me askew as to what it means, in Portuguese (as usual). … Read more
Just like the end of July, the fishing off Vilankulos and Bazaruto started with a bang with lighting fast game & sail fish action in early August. This was particularly true with the nice size wahoo that where on the roll and savagely attacking the plugs, lures and whatever else you offered and more often… via … Read more
Exploring the Bazaruto Archipelago There is just so, so much to do and see, in the Bazaruto Archipelago. But you need a boat. And this is when you log on to fishbazaruto.com and get in touch with the team who are right there in Vilankulos. With boats aplenty. Fish Bazaruto is captained by local guide … Read more
4th JULY BLUE MARLIN WORLD CUP 2016 by Captain Duarte Rato Captain Duarte Rato from fishbazaruto.com had a long time dream to enter the Blue Marlin World Cup in Mozambique waters. Having fished the World Cup since 2006 this was a special time seeing it was the first time ever I would fish it in … Read more
1000lb Black Marlin off Baz This 1000lb Black Marlin was loaded, off Bazaruto, on boat Black Bob, a few years back. 27 Year old lady angler Stephanie Choate was in the chair and she had more than a fight on her hands. Eventually however the fish got tail wrapped and died. They were able to … Read more
