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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 "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.
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.
On a trip to the Andaman’s, 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.
Trips to the Andaman Islands
are for a minimum of 4days/ 3 nights to a
maximum of 9 days/ 8 nights recommended for a
maximum of 4 anglers, and for Fish Eagle maximum
of 6 anglers. There is also a 100 US$ per angler
local tax out over the charter fee per trip. You
need an Indian Tourist visa to visit the
Andamans, you can apply for it at your closest
Indian Embassy Please note
that the charter fee is for the whole boat,
not per person!
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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