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A shared charter is a charter for which you can book per person. This means that you you’re not booking the whole boat (= private charter), but rather, you share the boat with other anglers. The big advantage of shared charters is that the price you’re paying is much lower than the full charter price. In Gran Canaria, for example, you can book a fishing trip for only 55€ per angler! A shared charter is just great if you’re looking for a relaxed fishing trip with your family. Check out our selection of shared charters: Lanzarote Belduca, Puerto Calero: 70€ per person Tono, Puerto Calero: 75€ per person Katfish, Puerto del Carmen: 75€ per person Margarita, Puerto del Carmen: 70€ per person Hasibi, Playa Blanca: 95€ per person Fuerteventura Albakora, Morro Jable: 75€ per person Resacca, Corralejo: 65€ per person Gran Canaria Cavalier, Puerto Rico: 60€ per person Cal Rei, Mogan: 100€ per person White Marlin, Puerto Rico: 55€ per person Tenerife Tonina, Arona: 72€ per person Barcelona Ramfel, Arenys de Mar: 145€ per person Tarragona Llobarrete, Cambrils: 95€ per person More on Facebook! ]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:36:08 +0000 http://www.dpesca.com/en/news/This-X-Mas-go-Fishing-in-Lanzarote.html
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People generally not know that Lanzarote offers some great fishing during wintertime. In December, January and February, the weather is great for fishing with mild temperatures and low winds. The summer species have left, but some very interesting winter species are around now: Dentex, Amberjack, Barracuda, Horse-mackerel, Skip Jack Tuna, etc The most effective techniques are bottom fishing, jigging and trolling with downrigger. Our captains are specialized in this last technique, which produces them some extraordinary results. Normally, they rig a life bait (mackerel, horse-mackerel or squid) and troll in precise areas: secret rocks, holes or spectacular drop offs. Here, Amberjack over 110lb can strike heavily on your 50lb tackle and give you a magnificent fight. You can book a half day trip from 75€ per person on a shared charter, or you can book a luxury boat exclusively for 5 hours from 550€, all-in! So, this Christmas, enjoy your holidays on the Canary Islands and go fishing in Lanzarote!]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:00:34 +0000 http://www.dpesca.com/en/news/September-October-best-months-of-the-year.html
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September and October are the best months for light tackle trolling in the Mediterranean Sea in Spain. Species like dolphinfish (Mahi-Mahi), bonito, horse mackerel, false albacore, melva and blue fin tuna concentrate close to the shore to chase baitfish like sardine and anchovies. This video shows how active the predators are this time of the year. Capt. Julien drops his jig and only a few seconds later he's reeling in a small blue fin. In the Barcelona area the fish are also very active and the best fishing technique at the moment is trolling with small lures and streamers. Especially bonitos and false albacore are around. In Mallorca, the anglers are having great fun catching dolphinfish. This season is being excellent with an average of 15 fish per angler per fishing trip. Apart from dolphinfish, we are also catching large amounts of small blue fin tuna (2 lb - 5 lb). Our friends of Andalucía concentrate - as always - on bottom fishing. They catch the usual smaller fish like sea bream, snapper, scorpion fish etc; but almost every day they catch dentex, pink dentex, tuna, amberjack or grouper on a life bait. The last weekend of October, the International Bottom Fishing Championship will be held in Marbella. We're confident that Capt. Oscar and co will be in the top 3 position. The Gibraltar Straits are the perfect place for top water spinning. Capt. Juanma concentrates on casting for bonito and smaller tuna. He's catching regularly bonitos (sarda sarda) between 11 lb and 16 lb! These great fighters are a wonderful fish to catch on light tackle! And last but not least: The Canary Islands. Capt. Paul and his team from Tono, participated in the The Puerto Calero Fishing Championship in Lanzarote. In the end Tono was in first place for the Blue Marlin category and second overall on points. The overall points winner was Hard Hatt, with one Blue Marlin and two White. During the Gran Tarajal Championship in Fuerteventura, the biggest fish was a spectacular Blue Marlin of 906 lb. We remind you that the marlin and the wahoos are around until the end of October and start of November. Also, we're having great session with vertical jigging: grouper, dentex, pink dentex, amberjack and much more. So, in a nut shell, enjoy these excellent fishing conditions before the winter starts! More pictures on Facebook! Spain Fishing]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:37:44 +0000 http://www.dpesca.com/en/news/Tono-1st-Blue-Marlin-Category-Puerto-Calero-Lanzarote.html
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Fishing in Lanzarote, September 2012 - During August 31st and September 1st, we celebrated the twentieth edition of The Puerto Calero Fishing Championship, with 37 boats participating and with adverse weather conditions and waves of up to 3.5 meters with strong gusts of wind. As for the fishing, there has been a lot of activity, with large numbers of White Marlin. 
During the two days of fishing was caught and released 3 Blue Marlin, 22 white Marlin, a White Tuna (Thunnus Albacares), a big eye Tuna (Thunnus Obesus) and a Dorado. 
Tono released a Marlin on the first day, caught by Paul Zubillaga, and during the two days we had 12 contacts with White Marlin, but we failed to photograph any of them. On one occasion we had a White Marlin behind  each lure. 
In the end Tono was in first place for the Blue Marlin category and second overall on points. The overall points winner was Hard Hatt, with one Blue Marlin and two White. More pictures on Facebook!]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:30:21 +0000 http://www.dpesca.com/en/news/2012-Big-Game-Fishing-Tournaments-Canary-Islands.html
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Here is a brief overview of several international Big Game Fishing Tournaments that are scheduled for this year 2012 on the Canary Islands. La Gomera International Big Game Fishing Tournament 2012 From the 08/06 to 09/06/2012 about 30 boats participated in the La Gomera International Big Game Fishing Tournament. It was the 12th edition of the contest based in San Sebastian. Organized by Marina La Gomera, this contest respects the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) catch and release regulations. Boats from around the world participated in this tournament: Americans, English, Spanish and this time also Romanians. "...we participated and caught a real monster although I called it 700 pounds so people would not laugh!!!! It was around 900 pounds, just Andre and myself but we got no prize because it was in order of capture that counted,with 3 prizes only.Only 5 fish caught here in the competition, but Gran Canaria was really hot and a friend got 7 in only two days fishing!" Tony Fishing Charter in La Gomera XXVII Big Game Fishing Tournament Puerto Rico (Gran Canaria) 2012 At the end of June, from 27/07 - 29/07/2012 the XXVII Big Game Fishing Tournament of Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria is held. This is the eldest tournament of the Canary Islands. The organizers also heavily promote catch & release. Fishing Charter in Gran Canaria XXIII Big Game Fishing Tournament Pasito Blanco (Gran Canaria) 2012 The organizers of the Big Game Fishing Tournament of Pasito Blanco in Gran Canaria confirmed that the 23rd edition of this contest will be held between 23/08 -and 25/08/2012. Fishing Charter in Gran Canaria XX Big Game Fishing Tournament Puerto Calero (Lanzarote) 2012 In September 2012 the 20th edition of the Puerto Calero Big Game Fishing Tournament will take place. Between 31/8 and 02/09/2012 several local and international teams from around the world are expected to compete in this discipline. Once more the great conditions and areas of fishing in south of Lanzarote and its surroundings, as well as the track and the quality of the participants, will be shown to the rest of the archipelago, the peninsular Spain and to the world for reconfirming that this is one of the best destinations of fishing in the world. Fishing Charter in Lanzarote XVIII Open International Big Game Fishing Tournament Gran Tarajal (Fuerteventura) 2012 The 18th Open International Big Game Fishing Tournament of Gran Tarajal in Fuerteventura will take place between 07/09 - 08/09/2012. Last year 11 blue marlin were tagged during the contest and we're convinced that this number will be improved this edition. Fishing Charter in Fuerteventura Big Game Fishing Tournament Marina Rubicon Marlin Cup (Lanzarote) 2012 Mid september, Marina Rubicon (Lanzarote) organizes the Big Game Fishing Tournament Marlin Cup during 14/09 - 15/09 - 16/09/2012. It will be the 10th edition and, just like every year, the management promotes catch & release. The participants have to release the fish without causing any damage to the animal. The organization of Marina Rubicon recommends the use of circle hooks and life bait rigs. Fishing Charter in Lanzarote ]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:46:37 +0000 http://www.dpesca.com/en/news/Catch-Report-Mediterranean-Sea-Canary-Islands.html
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Tony, captain from our Fishing Charter in La Gomera is preparing the blue marlin and tuna season. There’s quite some baitfish which is very good, because the big guys will arrive soon to chase them. “… I would let you know whats happening here in La Gomera,fish wise! Well both Jason and I have been out looking for Tuna on a few occassions but although all the signs are here so far no luck...this year there is lots of bait,and dolphins and whales enjoying the food. The Tuna will stay as will the Marlin because of this great quantity of bait, in fact I live in front of Playa de Santiago and every night pro Tuna boats come from as far away as Lanzarote to fill their live bait tanks. We just need to be patient and keep trying until the predators arrive. We both have been bottom fishing and sama (called snapper in New Zealand) have been taken of good sizes and we on my boat also released some nice Tope. On Sunday coming I want to try again for Tuna and will let you know if they are here ...take care, Tony" In Fuerteventura and Lanzarote fishing has been good in April. Our Fishing Charter in Lanzarote has been fishing a lot for big Amberjack and Sama with life bait. "... we have caught Skip jack tuna, Bonito (Atlantic Bonito) and amberjack. The pics are from Tuesday the 10th, when Henrik and Martin had a good day of fishing. First we caught the bait, Mackerel and several large squid. Then we used mackerel and the squid, and we caught and released a mid-sized amberjack, and a bonito. On our way back to the port we caught a nice skip jack tuna." In Fuerteventura, Capt. Victor had several good fishing trips. Using small jigs, inchiku and soft bait he had some nice Sama in shallow water of 5 - 10kg (11lb - 23lb). The Mediterranean Sea is warming up gradually and the fish is getting more and more active. There's quite some bait fish with lots of tuna. Due to the cold water (13°C in Northern Spain, 15°C towards the south) the predators a still a bit slow. When you try to approach the hunting tuna they hide immediately. Also, they are not concentrated, so you see some tuna jumping over here, then a few others over there. Very difficult for casting. Other species like dentex and amberjack are active around rocky areas. Oscar - fishing charter in Marbella - has been catching a lot of dentex in April in the area of Puerto Banus and Marbella. Juanma also had a couple of good days last month in the Gibraltar Strait. In the Ebro Delta we're having the transition from winter to summer. We catch less sea bass and sander (in the river) and we're seeing the first bluefish and leerfish in salt water.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:02:30 +0000 http://www.dpesca.com/en/news/Tips-Techniques-Dacron-Loop-Hanger.html
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We learned this excellent trick from Jason Walcott from Marlin Magazine. Many fishing guides use a Dacron loop attached to their main line to put into the outrigger or tag-line clip in order to protect the line from chafing. Usually, the loop size is as small as possible so it can’t hang up on the rod tip during battle. Dacron seems the best material to create the loop. “The loop is usually made by passing the Dacron through itself to create a loop, and then running the main line through the length of Dacron with the loop on the end.

One of the problems I’ve encountered is that after a few days of use, the Dacron starts to tear and the entire hanger usually needs to be replaced. To replace the hanger, the double line, wind-on leader and swivel must be removed and the main line cut back. To avoid having to do this, I’ve started doing a simple weave on my Dacron hangers and the loops at the top of my wind-on leaders. The wear is greatly reduced, and they last much longer. Here’s how you do it:

You need a 10-inch piece of Dacron the same weight as the main line; a 1-inch piece of mono (50-pound), melted smooth at both ends so it can be inserted into Dacron; wax (surf or lube wax); a needle splicing kit (looped and hollow needles); and a sharp cutter.

It might take a bit longer to make this hanger, but it saves time in the long run by lasting 10 times longer.”

 Jason “Tiny” Walcott
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Click here for more information and pics of the hanger.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:04:27 +0000 http://www.dpesca.com/en/news/video-fishing-in-marbella-and-puerto-banus.html
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Capt. Oscar, from Fishing Charter Luna in Puerto Banús, sent us this great video featuring the best moments of the 2011 fishing season in Marbella and Puerto Banus (Spain). We hope you like it! ]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:14:08 +0000 http://www.dpesca.com/en/news/Sea-Fishing-Holidays-in-Fuerteventura.html
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Fishing Holidays in Fuerteventura If you’re looking for a relaxed fishing holidays, go fishing in Fuerteventura: short flight from home, it’s affordable and there are extraordinary fishing conditions on this island. We organize fishing trips from Morro Jable (south of Fuerteventura). In this village you can rent an apartment from 55 Euros per night (2 persons). The apartments are 150 m from the beach and very close to the marina. The fishing charter costs 350 Euros for a half day and a full day is 500 Euros all-inclusive (max. 4 persons). Special Offer: 7 nights in a 2 persons apartment and 3 days fishing is possible from 719€ per person ---> Book Now The apartments in Fuerteventura Located in Morro Jable, Southern Fuerteventura, the Villa-Mar apartments are modern and comfortable. They are 2 minutes from the best beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and very close to the marina. There are 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments with balcony, living room, bathroom, kitchen, TV, safe, Solarium, Common areas, reception, social area and internet. Supermarkets, bars, restaurants and shops are close to the Villa-Mar complex. Services - Reception - Cleaning (4 x per week) - Sheets and towels - Internet - Sat – TV - Safe Prices from 55 Euros per night (2 persons) Fishing in Fuerteventura Many anglers believe that Fuerteventura is one the best places of the Canary Islands for sport fishing. Under the surface of the ocean you’ll find an extremely rich rocky bottom with stones, holes, drop-offs and many interesting sport fishing species. Not far away from the coast, you will quickly find huge depths. The shelf break is only a mile from Morrojable, Jandia and Gran Tarajal. Here, the continental slope runs down to 1000 meters and more. There are plenty of off shore seamounts that rise thousands of meters form the ocean floor and stop short of the surface, like Amanai for example. The privileged geographic location of this Island, its subtropical climate and the oceanic currents provide Fuerteventura with an abundant marine wildlife. Whether you practice spinning, jigging, coastal trolling, bottom fishing, light tackle fishing, shark fishing or big-game fishing, the possibilities Fuerteventura offers the fishermen are immense... and the opportunity of capturing the fish of your life as well. + info Fishing Charter in Fuerteventura We recommend fishing with Capt. Victor Manuel. He is a professional fishing guide based in Morro Jable, southern Fuerteventura. His boat, a fast centre console boat, has a max. capacity of 5 anglers. He is specialized in spinning and jigging, but he also does light tackle trolling and big game fishing (marlin fishing). + info Half day trip of 5 hours: 350 Euros Full day trip of 8 hours: 500 Euros This price is for exclusive rental of the boat for max. 5 persons and includes: captain, gasoline, fishing tackle for bottom fishing and trolling, bait, insurance, licenses, drinks and a sandwich. For jigging and spinning, people use to bring their own gear. Prices The apartments: from 55 Euros per night (2 persons) Half day trip of 5 hours: 350 Euros Full day trip of 8 hours: 500 Euros ---> Book Now]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:35:12 +0000 http://www.dpesca.com/en/news/fishing-in-fuerteventura.html
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The isle of Fuerteventura, just like Lanzarote or El Hierro for example, never suffered the real estate and touristic pressure like Gran Canaria and Tenerife. This is why sport fishing in Fuerteventura is not as popular as on the other islands. -->Book a Fishing Charter in Fuerteventura Many anglers believe that Fuerteventura is one the best places of the Canary Islands for sport fishing. This island is not only famous for sea fishing, but also for carp fishing. Fuerteventura and the other islands emerged from the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean due to several volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. The majority of the countryside consists mainly of shades of reddish brown and black volcanic rock and sand. Under the surface of the ocean you’ll find an extremely rich rocky bottom with stones, holes, drop-offs and many interesting sport fishing species. Not far away from the coast, you will quickly find huge depths. The shelf break is only a mile from Morrojable, Jandia and Gran Tarajal. Here, the continental slope runs down to 1000 meters and more. There are plenty of off shore seamounts that rise thousands of meters form the ocean floor and stop short of the surface, like Amanai for example. Fishing Holidays in Fuerteventura The privileged geographic location of this Island, its subtropical climate and the oceanic currents provide Fuerteventura with an abundant marine wildlife. There is a huge number of both sedentary and migratory species. Whether you practice spinning, jigging, coastal trolling, bottom fishing, light tackle fishing, shark fishing or big-game fishing, the possibilities Fuerteventura offers the fishermen are immense... and the opportunity of capturing the fish of your life as well. Jigging in Fuerteventura The rocky bottoms that feature sandy patches, slopes, drop-offs, boulders and wrecks are an oasis for vertical jigging. You can fish vertically during the whole season and catch Atlantic Bonito, grouper, wahoo, barracudas, pink dentex, dentex, etc. We strongly recommend booking a good Fishing Charter in Fuerteventura and an experienced fishing guide who knows the area, the currents, the tides, etc. You have to know exactly where and when to drop your jig. If not, the possibilities of catching something decrease significantly. Light Tackle Trolling in Fuerteventura Fishing with light tackle (equipments of 20-30 lbs) and small lures can produce quite some fish. You can have unforgettable sessions fishing species such as bonito, red porgi, wahoo, Atlantic bonito, barracuda, Moroccan dentex, amberjack, bluefish, tuna (big eye tuna and yellow-fin tuna), guilthead etc.

 Big Game Fishing in Fuerteventura Fuerteventura is a great place for big game fishing. It’s one of the world’s best know places for Atlantic Blue Marlin fishing. You can reach high seas within minutes as the continental shelf ends only a few miles from the coast. The subtropical climate, the oceanic currents and the huge supply of pelagic baitfish such as mackerel, tuna and bonito make the blue marlin feel at home in these waters between June and mid-November. Apart from Blue Marlin, the catches also include white marlin, dolphin fish, yellow fin tuna, big eye tuna and skipjack. Every year in September, the Big Game Fishing Tournament takes place in the Gran Tarajal harbour. This event attracts fisherman to Fuerteventura waters from all over the globe. For those who like shark fishing, there’s an area off Fuerteventura with marine mounts where it’s only 27 m deep (around these mounts its 1000m deep). The only good period to fish here – due to the weather conditions – is end-September and October. Normally we fish for hammer shark with life bait, using a wahoo as a teaser. You’ll catch hammer shark up to 600lbs just behind the boat. These fishing trips use to be very spectacular. ]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:28:14 +0000