Marlin and other sport fish

[Ken Jones]

As I know there are some very well travelled anglers on the site,has anyone ever been to the Cape Verde Islands in pursuit of Blue Marlin.
I was recently in the Canaries and was chatting to a chap on the boat about the areas potential and searching the net has thrown up some good possibilities.
Any help/experinces would be appreciated.
Ken.

 

[Ken Jones]

Any one any info at all??
Ken

 

[Mike Hodgkiss]

Cape Verde islands ,aren't they upstream of Linton on Ouse locks Ken ? Some big fish up there in the deeps but not heard of any decent Marlin coming out this season

 

[Peter Littleworth]

Have a look at the Leadertec website, go to destinations, boat advertised on there, if you contact "spike", you may get a lot more info! Good place to start.
peter

 

[Steve Roffey]

You might find some useful info on Cape Verde here http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=48

 

[Ken Jones]

Thanks lads will have a look.
I have been told the best boat is called the 'Happy hooker'
but every time i goggle it
http://www.capeverde-fishing.com
Hope to get out from Gran Canaria in a few weeks,Tuna are running so the elusive Marlin might be about.
Anyway Iam sure Ill have a good day whilst the wife gets a tan top up.
Ken

 

[Jon Bedford]

Cape Verde islands ,aren't they upstream of Linton on Ouse locks Ken ? Some big fish up there in the deeps but not heard of any decent Marlin coming out this season

You must be using the wrong baits Mike you want to float fish a live freshly caught Burbot anywhere between the sign and Linton Lock.

 

[Mike Hodgkiss]

Aye up Jon . As they say though , first catch your Burbot ...