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"The Creme de la Creme of
Big-Game Fishing!"
The Andaman
Islands lies 405 miles North West of Phuket, an
archipelago of 329 islands belonging to India. After 50
years of virtual isolation from the outside world, the
Indian government lifted its restricted access to the
islands, and allowed limited environmentally friendly
tourism development. It is only since 1993 that the
Indian authorities have allowed scuba diving and
sport?fishing. Commercial fishing is very
light in most areas, which is one of the main
reasons the waters of the Andaman Islands are "Teeming
with fish." It is a vast area of almost 8,500 square
kilometers, dotted with tropical islands and a submarine
mountainous seascape providing an almost unlimited
playground for game fish species and big-game fisherman.
We pioneered the first fishing trips to this magical
area 8 years ago, which gives us the upper hand when it
comes to terms of experience and knowledge of the
species, and also the best fishing grounds. Along the
East and West coasts of Narcondam and Barren Islands
there are drop-offs of 1000-2000 meters depth which
attract huge Black and Blue Marlin, Broadbill
Swordfish, Sailfish and a multitude of other highly
sought after big-game species.
Pretty much all the
main techniques can be employed here; trolling with or
without down?riggers, bottom fishing with baits and
jigs, popper-casting and fly?fishing either from the
deck of the boat, the dingy or even from the rocks or
beaches! Due to the extreme range of the Andaman
Islands, it is imperative that the boat is properly
equipped and in tip top condition, which "Reely Nauti"
and Fish Eagle certainly are! A freshwater maker is
essential, along with powerful reliable twin engines,
the usual safety essentials; radio, satellite telephone,
GPS (along with hand held back-up), life raft and
jackets etc. To match the size of the fish, we have the
heaviest best quality equipment available on board,
including 2 sets of 80lbs and 2 sets of 130lbs rods
matched with Shimano Tiagra reels, 2 sets of 50lbs, and
4 sets of 30lbs, again all matched with Shimano reels.
Onboard we have jigging and popper casting equipment and
a vast range of proven jigs, poppers, lures and
jet?heads. If you intend to fly-fish, please bring along
your own equipment and flies. One of our favorite
species at the Andaman?s is the Dogtooth Tuna, a
massively strong fish known to grow to almost 3 meters
in length which is always prepared to play ball.
Trolling, jigging, popper?casting bait fishing, you name
it these toothy predators with their ravenous appetite
will hit anything! Likewise the Giant Trevally which
grows to frightening sizes will hit your poppers and
jigs with such force, the shock will almost knock you
off your feet!
Around the reefs and rocky areas
other species susceptible to popper?casting are Coral
Trout and Mangrove Jacks, the size of which sushi lovers
would give their right arm for. Jigging and bottom
fishing is unbelievable often producing a fish every
time. Massive Groupers, Job Fish, Giant and Blue?fin
Trevally, Barracuda, Barracouta, Dogtooth and also very
large Yellowfin Tuna, not to mention the Sharks are all
competing for the bait. Main Targets for trolling in the
area are Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin and Dogtooth Tuna,
Barracuda and Wahoo. On a trip to the Andamans, you can
be picked up at Port Blair, or make the crossing with
us. The crossing takes around 2 days/ 2 nights and can
provide spectacular action with huge Black and Blue
Marlin along with the other usual suspects that trolling
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Popper Casting for Giant Trevally Fishing Package
