Archive for September, 2008

Crusoe Fishing Adventures and Sheer Delight are offering extended Mothership-Fishing Charters from 2009

For the first time we are offering a unique opportunity to explore the unspoilt outer islands of Vanuatu. Experience the culture by traveling to many islands that are rarely visited. Meet the locals in their villages and fish these rarely fished waters for Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna and Dogtooth Tuna.

After an action packed day on your choice of our game boats, what better than to return to the 5 star luxury vessel Sheer Delight. A 75ft catamaran that is fitted out for sheer indulgence and boasts a crew that will cater to every whim.

While you recall the highlights of the days fishing, watch the sun go down in air conditioned comfort, in our spacious saloon or relax with a cold drink on the rear deck while our chef prepares mouth watering menus that highlight the delicacies of the islands. Be tempted by locally traded fruits and vegetables, fresh fish, crab and lobster and do not miss out on Vanuatu’s locally produced pork and beef.

Sheer Delight can host 4 to 6 guests in 4 spearate air conditioned cabins. Whether it be for one week or four, do not miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy the little luxuries in life that we have come to expect.

Packages start from $6,500AUD per day and is all inclusive of game fishing vessel, accommodation on Sheer Delight, all meals and alcohol. For further information, please send us an email.

Horizon ventured out today with a group from Melbourne and Sydney and it was their second day fishing on board Horizon. At approximately 11am a nice Blue Marlin appeared in the pattern and teased everyone coming back 5 times before it finally took a lure. Gavin was ready for the strike and once the fish was firmly attached he encounted the next 3 hours on 80pd tackle with the rod bent and the drag on sunset for the last hour. Once the leader was in range Captain Fred told James to grab the leader and once he had the lure to cut the hooks. The fish was still green after 3 hours and Fred estimated the fish in the 700 -800pd range as it could not clear the water in its initially jumps which lasted more than 10 minutes. James restled with the fish and after cutting the line lost the lure. To everyone’s amazement, James dived over the side to recover the lure!

Gavin was relived to have tagged this magnicficant fish and the orders from James was no drinking Tusker until the tag was in!

Congratulations guys and to Fred and James a well earned cold Tusker once back on dry land!