Marlin on a Coffee Grinder Carl Jankowitz, fishing with Captain Duarte Rato out off Cape Verde, really wanted a marlin on a coffee grinder. Well, not just any coffee grinder – his trusty Stella. Which you can also use to winch your boat up onto your trailer after fishing, if you need to! And so, … Read more
Radical new IGFA rules The new IGFA rules published recently include some long overdue and revolutionary amendments. The main one to me, is that you are now allowed to tie your top line ie the line class you are fishing, to your backing, no matter what backing! There is a minimum stipulated length of top … Read more
The Great Barrier Reef by Captain Duarte Rato It’s a dream for many of us to visit The Great Barrier Reef and chase the legendary huge marlin the place is famous for. Well, Captain Duarte Rato was over in Oz lately and managed some amazing figures for fish. Enjoy the gallery and the good read … Read more
Pop goes the Tuna: Ascension Island Popper Madness A peek into the amazing life of Captain Duarte Rato as he and his guests torture the yellowfin tuna right off Ascension Island. As you can see clearly in the video, this action is really shallow – you can see the bottom right where the poppers are … Read more
Spending time with Captain Duarte Rato Tofo has of recent been playing host to Dario, Duarte jnr and Greta – the enthusiastic young family of Captain Duarte Rato, along with Duarte, as they spend some quality time together. Each season he does up at Bazaruto, off Vilancoulos, Duarte leaves the archipilego where he has been … Read more
