Even though
the Andaman Islands belong to India,
Thai Fishing Guide couldnt resist the temptation
of including this destination in our program.
Located 660 kilometers west of Phuket,
these 329 islands
have no commercial fishing and have just started to
open up for sportfishing and scuba diving on a restricted basis.
Vast areas are still uncharted, but
based on what is
now known, marine biologists have said that there
is no reason why this destination should not become
one of the world's absolute hot spots for sportfishing.
The underwater canyons and mountains
are home
and hunting grounds to a wide range of gamefish,
such as Black
Marlin, Blue
Marlin, Broadbill Swordfish,
Sailfish,
Yellowfin
Tuna, Dogtooth
Tuna, Giant
Trevally,
Wahoo,
King Mackerel
(Tanguigue), Great
Barracuda,
Dorado
and more than 20 species of Shark.
Due to lack of experience in this enormous
area,
these trips should be considered as a fishing safari
for adventurous anglers, who wish to explore
pristine water that has never seen a lure before.
Because of the very impressive size
and power
of many of the species found at this destination,
it is not advisable to use fly fishing equipment.
Several boats have returned to Phuket
with a boat
full of empty 50 and 80 lbs reels!
All boats to this destination are very
high quality
sportfishing boats,
equipped with fish finder, depth sounder,
GPS plotter, UHF radio, outriggers,
downrigger,
fighting
chair, live bait well, Penn fishing
equipment,
toilet, shower,
cooking facilities
and all safety features.
The sportfishing boat will meet you
in Port Blair
(Andaman Islands).You will have to fly to
Port Blair via Calcutta or Madras (India).
Immigration officials require that you
have a tourist visa
for India and an additional stamp in your passport,
allowing you to enter the Andaman Islands.
You can apply for the visa and additional stamp
at your nearest Indian embassy or consulate.
Thai Fishing
Guide requires a copy, by fax or e-mail,
of your visa and passport, one month prior to the charter.
We offer trips to the Andaman Islands in
the months of February and March.
Please note that the minimum amount
of time
for a charter is 5 days.
Trips are recommended for 4 anglers
with a maximum of 5.
If you wish to stay in Port Blair before
and/or after the
fishing charter, we will be happy to arrange your accommodation.
Thai Fishing Guide,
as a member of
The Billfish Foundation,
strongly encourages
the practice of Catch and Release
of Marlin, Sailfish and Sharks.
Booking Procedure:
Even though you will only be charged
for the
actual days you are fishing, it is important to
note that the boats require 3 days travelling time
from Phuket to the Andaman Islands and 3 days
back again after your charter. Therefore
please make sure that the boat you wish to charter
is open, and not booked, 3 days prior
to and after your charter.
Note: Should you have any special requests (dietary,
special equipment, etc.) or need further information,
please do not hesitate to contact us
by telephone, fax or e-mail.
We will do our best to grant your requests.

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