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The
Similan Islands are a breathtakingly beautiful
group of 9 Granite islands, located in a
Thai marine national park 48 miles North West of
the paradise holiday island of Phuket. This is a
protected Marine National Park with a
3 mile protection zone around all the islands
which has preserved the fish stocks by providing
an ideal nursery area for the resident
species.
The long distance from
Phuket means that for most of the Phuket based
sport–fishing boats, the Similan Islands are out
of range, meaning they are lightly fished, so
more often than not we have the whole area to
ourselves.
 Although it is possible to
encounter the Black Marlin in the
waters closer to Phuket, the Similan Islands and
the areas surrounding them are unquestionably
the best option for anglers wishing to target
the most prized fish of all, the Marlin. The
large numbers of Tuna around the Islands, and
many strategically positioned F.A.D.s (Fish
Aggregating Devices; rafts of bamboo that
attract bait fish.) pull in Marlin from great
distances. There is also a twin underwater
sea–mount called Thon Mai where the depth of the
water rises from 250 meters–70 and 90 meters
where the Marlin patrol in search of their prey,
predominately the different species of Tuna. Six
miles west of the Similan Islands is the
Drop–Off, a place where the water dramatically
deepens and stretches for many miles. We follow
the drop–off with the fish–finder in pursuit of
the patrolling Marlin, plus many other species
that are attracted to it such as Sailfish, Wahoo, Barracuda,
Dorado, Rainbow Runner, Yellowfin, and Skipjack Tuna.
Please click on the
name of one of the above fish to view a photo
gallery of the Species.
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The above mentioned F.A.D.s are
also a great place for popper–casting, jigging
and fly–fishing, especially for the species;
Giant Trevally, Rainbow
Runners, Tuna and Dorado.
We do not provide fly–fishing
equipment, so you need to bring along your own
equipment should you want to fly–fish. We do
however provide the necessary popper casting and
jigging equipment with a large supply of various
poppers and jigs etc.
During the crossing from Phuket
to the Similan Islands, we troll along the
drop–off west of Phuket which is often
productive for many of the big game-fish species
found in the Andaman Sea, especially Black
Marlin, Dorado, Skipjack Tuna, Barracuda and
Wahoo.
On a live–aboard trip to the
Similans, we bottom fish at night where there
are a multitude of species willing to hit baits
and jigs. Good night time action can be had with
Giant Trevally, Groupers, Amberjack,
Barracuda, Barracouta, Dogtooth
Tuna, Snappers and different
species of Shark.
After 20 highly
successful seasons, no one is better qualified
or experienced in this fantastic fishing area
than us, and we will do everything possible to
give you the trip of a lifetime experience you
deserve.
Our multi–day
live–aboard trips to the Similan Islands take
place between the beginning of October, right
through untill the end of April. Our trips are a
minimum of 2 days/1 night, to a maximum of 8
days/7 nights. We recommend for our live-aboard
trips a maximum of 4 anglers.
The trip starts with a 7:00
AM pick–up from your Phuket hotel, or Phuket
International Airport to our game boats.
All of your meals are included on the trip
(Sashimi is a crew specialty not to be
missed!), along with fresh fruit, snacks,
soft drinks, tea/coffee and drinking water.
The necessary fishing equipment and bait is provided
including jigs and lures etc, along with an
unrivaled crew and English, speaking Captain.
Should you want to snorkel around the amazing,
protected coral reefs of the Similan Islands,
(The Similan Islands are rated amongst the 10
best diving destinations in the world!) we
provide masks and fins.
We return at around 17:30 PM
on the last day of the trip to Phuket
where you will be transported back to
your hotel or the airport.
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.
Please bring with
you; Sun Bloc, towel, hat,
camera and a happy smile!
Charter
rates:
For Boat Fish
Eagle: 35.000 THB
For
Boat: 4 Reel: 44.000 THB
For Boat Reel
Blue : 89.800 THB
Please note
this is for the whole boat, not per
person!
Please note we have a catch and
release policy for all Sailfish, Marlin and
Sharks
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