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The Andaman Islands |
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"The Creme da 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 our
vessels 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.
Please note we have a catch and release policy for all Sailfish, Marlin and
Sharks.
To match
the size of the fish, we have the heaviest best
quality equipment available on board, including
3 sets of 80lbs and 2 sets of 130lbs rods
matched with Shimano Tiagra reels, 2 sets of
50’s, and 4 sets of 30’s, again all matched with
Shimano Tiagra Series A 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.
Please click on the name of one of the above fish to view a photo gallery of the
species.
Main Targets for trolling are Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin and Dogtooth Tuna, Barracuda and Wahoo.
You
can be picked up at Port Blair,
or from Havelock Island. Serenity can also
depart from Maya Bundar (Narcondam trip)
Charter rates:
For Boat Hooker:
53.000 THB / Per day, plus100 US$ per
person/trip local tax
For Boat Reel
Blue: 125.000 THB / Per day, plus100
US$ per person/trip local tax
For Boat Asia
Spirit: 100.000 THB / Per day,
plus100 US$ per person/trip local tax
For Boat Fish
Eagle: 60.000 THB / Per day, plus100
US$ per person/trip local tax
For Boat Serenity:
60.000 THB / Per day, plus100 US$ per
person/trip local tax
Not
Included:
Not included on the trip
are; crew gratitude and alcoholic
drinks.
(We can however
arrange to provide alcoholic drinks on request
at cost price). Domestic and international
airfares.
Guide gratitude
International or domestic
air fare. Indian tourist visa fee.
Peak Season:
Mid October to end of May
What to bring:
Sunglasses, sun creme,
fishing hat, light weight waterproof
clothing.
Fishing shirts
and shorts, towel, camera and a big smile!
Note! A tourist visa for
India is needed to visit Andaman
Islands.
We support Catch and
release of all Billfish and sharks. The fished
showed dead on our photos has died from being
tail wrapped or from exhaustion.
Please note that the
charter fee is for the whole boat, not per person!
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