Big game fishing
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Departure from Portimão at 9 AM, it takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the fishing grounds (+/- 18 kilometers from the coast) and prepare the fishing gear. Marlins, Swordfishes, Bill fish, Tuna, Bonitos, Blue fish, Large Bass, Giant Conger Sea Breams and different kind of sharks; blue sharks, Mako sharks, Hammer-heads, Copper sharks are roaming the waters Usually a light lunch consisting of Chicken Piri Piri, chips, bread and a fruit is included in the fare. Cold drinks can be bought. |
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The best period of the year for fishing is June-September Return at 4.30 PM Prices as of March 2000 is +/-: Please note that I am not a fishing enthusiast, all fish caught on this trip was put back into the sea immediately, with all my apologies for having disturbed their day! |
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Baits are set and then... |
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Suddenly a reel starts spinning and chaos is total...
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The fish lost... |
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Time for a Photo... |
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...and yet another one. The fish, wondering what it is all about |
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Time to return...the trip itself a treat, beautiful views of Praia da Rocha... |
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The new Marina in Praia da Rocha, Portimão |
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The Castle in Ferragudo... |
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And finally in harbor |
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