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 BOAT DETAILS "Brisa do Mar" 12m. Chris Craft Diesel Volvo Penta Turbo 2 x 200HP VHF Colour Echo Sounder Furuno Fishfinder Fighting Chair Outriggers Fly Bridge REELS Penn International Daiwa, Everol Shimano 50, 80 & 130 RODS Top Gun, Daiwa Harris stand up Poseidon, Sigma Fenwick • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • We appreciate your understanding of our efforts to preserve the Atlantic Blue Marlin and we recommend the practice of "TAG & RELEASE" Departures at 09h30 from our office at:- Marina do Funchal Madeira, Portugal • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
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 The history of Big Game Fishing in Madeira In 1976 the local government invited José Pinto Braz to Madeira to initiate Big Game Fishing in the island's waters. He brought with him a vast amount of experience from Sesimbra in Portugal where he was responsible for establishing this area as one of the top game fishing centres of the world, most famously for Swordfish records. This was the beginning of Turipesca. His passion for sport fishing led him to many countries in Europe during the fifties and sixties, where, by giving presentations, he became largely responsible for Sesimbra becoming an important tourist destination. To this day he is homaged by an annual tournament in Sesimbra known as the José Pinto Braz Swordfish Tournament. This incredible event attracts interest from all over the world as it is a true battle between 'man' and 'fish' due to the fact that only rowing boats are permitted to be used. Madeira, thanks to José Pinto Braz has also now become known worldwide as one of the hottest big game fishing areas with Atlantic Blue Marlin of 1,000 lbs not being uncommon. Our prices include |
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