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The Tusker Game Fishing Classic was held on the 8^th & 9^th of November from Port Vila Vanuatu and twelve teams entered for some fantastic fishing on Blue Marlin and the usual pelagic species. The weather gods turned it on with no more than 10 knots on Saturday and no wind on Sunday and it was hot out on the water. There were quite a few Blues hooked on Saturday and only two were tagged and the action hotted up on Sunday morning with the first Marlin being hooked at 6.15am. The bite lasted for about an hour and boats were hooking up one after the other!There were some notable catches of Mahi Mahi one being 10Kg caught on 4Kg and a new Vanuatu Ladies record on 24Kg for a 21.8Kg Barracuda. There were also some nice Dog Tooth Tuna bought to the scales as well.The team aboard Nevagivup consisted of Rodney & Gayle McPhee and Michelle Temminck skippered by Charles Wheeler and Deck Hand Richard. Rodney and Gayle were out to defend their winning title from last year. The first day we saw 4 Blue Marlin and 1 Sail fish and we managed to pull the hooks on two fish! Gayle landed a nice Mahi Mahi on 15Kg line as well. The team aboard Horizon, all Aussie anglers and skippered by Sean Winslett and Deck Hand James managed to raise 3 Blues as well for the day. Sunday saw Nevagivup turn into Reel Capture due to engine troubles and we hooked our first Blue at 6.35am only to have him charge the boat and throw the lure. Ten minutes later Michelle hooked a Blue around 130Kg on 15Kg and we had the tag in the fish after 15 minutes. The competition was hotting up with other teams tagging fish on heavier line classes and we knew that we had to tag another one on 15Kg to secure the lead. Rodney hooked a nice Blue on 15Kg at around 11.20am and after 25 minutes the tag was in! Horizon raised three Blues but the hooks were pulled as well. Between our two boats we raised 13 Blue Marlin and 1 Sailfish and landed a couple of nice Mahi Mahi.The final run down for our winning team on Nevagivup/Reel Capture was;Best Angler Tag & Release             Michelle TemminckBest Boat                                           Nevagivup/Reel CaptureBest Lady Angler                              Michelle TemminckBest Skipper                                     Charles WheelerAll in all this is a great tournament and the fishing and competition was enjoyed by all.

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.