Free dive for blue mussels

There are sites in the Algarve that appears to be unknown to mankind. I say this based on the existing  fauna and flora.  Long gone are the days when I dive after mussels. Usually I catch them on the waterline with low tide. It was not the case this weekend. I went to visit an old place for seafood picking, that i haven't visit for decades. About  4 ~ 6 meters deep, there are mussels of 10-12 cms. So it was. To my surprise, it...

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Marlins World Records recocnized by IGFA

IGFA (International Game Fish Association) recognized World Records While there have been bigger marlin landed commercially and by recreational anglers not in accordance with IGFA rules, pictured below are the leading big fish, officially speaking. Special thanks to the IGFA @ (www.igfa.org) and Marlin Magazine @ (www.marlinmag.com). Atlantic Blue Marlin Weight: 1,402 pounds, 2 ounces ( 636 Kg ) Angler: Paulo Amorim Location: Vitoria,...

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Cuttlefish fishing from shore with rod

In most places of the world known by me, there are cuttlefish all year round, but from the beginning of Spring till the end of Summer, they start moving to coastal shallow waters such as estuaries, bays or shallow sandy coves for mating and subsequent spawning. This time frame is set and limited by the equinox of Spring and Fall astronomical event. Cuttlefish can be caught all year with an offshore technique, usually done by boat and somehow,...

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A failed fishing weekend

Yes it's true. I had a failed fishing weekend. By weekend, i mean 2 days of failure, but, this Blog is named "Ocean Bounty" for a reason. Saturday morning, me and my sister decided to give our kids a camping weekend on Murração beach, a remote beach just 40 Km away from home in the west coast of Algarve. The plan suited me and "Helder", my brother in law, because we could go fishing while the kids have their fun in the beach and the women would...

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How to Shark fishing in Algarve

I'm sure that everyone already heard of shark fishing in Algarve. It is a "must do" when you're in holidays in this far away edge of Europe. Why is it so popular!!?? you may ask. The chances of success are huge. For a long time, sharks are released after be caught maintaining their population levels. Some fishing boats are mandatory to tag some species of sharks such as the Mako shark for scientific research about their migratory paths. The motive...

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That's what I call big game fishing.

HUPPSSS!!! Did I said "big game fishing". Sorry I meant "big game feeding" I'm sorry but I cannot avoid sharing this video with you. They estimate the weight of that beast over ~450 kg (~1000 pounds). I agree. Can you imagine the size of the shark that made that Marlin his lunch???? There are a few more videos on Youtube, of Marlins be eaten in the end of the line, but this one sets the record. And they say "megalodon is extinct", tell that...

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Saturday night fishing with "Wild line"

First of all, let me apologize for the fact that my trophy room to be my kitchen. I went fishing alone and there was nobody to hold the camera. Yes that's true, it was last saturday, 28 of June, with no plans. Checked the tide table and ..... "wild line fishing" on the spot... Grab 5 fat smelly frozen sardines, lantern, pliers, knife, hooks, line and a bottle of water. Small fishing kit for conger and moray eel. Jumped into my 4 wheels, named...

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