Balancal Game Fishing – Funchal, Madeira
A well-established and productive Madeira fishing charter, Balancal is run by skipper Anibal Fernandes, and specialises in deep-sea fishing with a focus on marlin. Single day charters or packages including accommodation are offered.
The fishing
Blue marlin normally start to appear in May and can be encountered as late as September. Recent seasons have seen the months of June and July produce the very best blue marlin fishing. Most blue marlin in Madeiran waters will be in the 500-700lb class. True giants in the magic 1,000lb class are hooked up and fought every year. The fishing grounds are situated on the south coast of the island, sheltered by the high cliffs from the prevailing northeast trade winds. Fishing generally takes place within a few miles of the island and many great fish are caught well within two miles of the shoreline. Lure fishing is the most successful method with a wide variety of medium to large artificials successful.
Captain Anibal Fernandes is your skipper aboard the 33’ Balancal, and he brings decades’ worth of experience, not to mention top-notch Shimano and Penn tackle to the operation.
Rates
Half-day charters from €600
Full-day charters from €1,000
3-night package: from €1,395 (Includes 3 nights stay at Casa Velha do Palheiro, 1 x dinner for two people in the Casa Velha do Palheiro dining room including house wine, 1 x day of deep-sea fishing including crew, fishing equipment, picnic including beverages, transfers)
7-night package: from €3,695 (Includes 7 nights stay at Casa Velha do Palheiro, 2 x dinner for two people in the Casa Velha do Palheiro dining room including house wine, 3 days of deep-sea fishing including crew, fishing equipment, picnic including beverages, transfers)
Contact info
Website: www.madeira-marlin.com
Email via the website
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