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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 attracts.
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Dogtooth & Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Package
