NEWSLETTER SPRING 2010
DS HAVE BEEN SET FOR THE VANUATU MARLIN CLASSIC 2011
The dates have now been set for the Grand Hotel and Vanuatu Marlin Classic which is
being held from the 5
Grand Hotel and Casino once again and the tournament is being hosted from The
Grand. If you are after a boat to fish this fantastic tournament, it might be an idea to
book early as this is Vanuatu's most prestigeous tournament. The Grand Hotel is also
offering great accomadation at a rate of $170 per room per night. Drop us an email for
more information.
th - 11th of June 2011. The tournament is being sponsored by The
NEVAGIVUP HAS HAD A BIRTHDAY & TAGS A
BLUE MARLIN ON 10Kg FLY TIPPET!
Nevagivups New Teak Deck
Nevagivup has a new teak deck along with new under water gear as well. She is back in
fine form once again and is ready to chase the next record! Angler LanceKenningham
from Tasmania had two wishes when he chartered Nevagivup. The first one was to
catch a Blue Marlin on conventional tackle, which he achieved on the first day along
with some nice Mahi Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna. On the second day of fishing, Lance
was on a mission to tag a Blue Marlin on 10Kg Fly tippet. Captain Charles Wheeler
called the fish and crewman Russ Housby teased the fish right up to the back of the
boat for Lance to cast his fly to; the tease and bite was text book and after a 40 minute
fight, the tag was in, estimated weight was 50Kg. There have only been two people to
catch Blue Marlin on fly in Vanuatu, one being the legendary Tom Evans and now
Lance. This would also make Lance around 20 people in the world to catch a Blue
Marlin on fly. Congratulations Lance!
Waterfront Port Vila
Lini Highway Vanuatu
Ph: +(678) 7745490
Email:crusoe@vanuatu.com.vu
Web:www.crusoefishing.com.vu
MV HORIZON
MV NEVAGIVUP
MV REEL CAPTURE
MISSIONS ACCOMPLISHED BY REEL CAPTURE
Russell and the family
Russell from Townsville Queensland was visiting Vanuatu to catch up with some of his
family. Whilst on holiday here, he decided that he wanted to take the family out fishing
for the day and he had one wish, to catch a Blue Marlin. After a 20 minute fight, the fish
ended up tail wrapped and it was decided to bring the fish in to weigh. Congratulations
Russell and we look forward to seeing you again next year.
Mark from Melbourne was also on a mission and to celebrate his 50
wanted to catch was a Marlin. The day was mill pond with no wind, plenty of haze and
very calm seas, we decided to head out to the FAD and we caught a couple of Skip Jack
and live baited for about an hour to no avail. We then put the trolling gear back out and
headed down south to Pango Bird, once in the area we raised two Striped Marlin and
after one had a go at three lures, we got lucky and hooked up. After a 30 minute fight,
the fish was beside the boat, unfortunately it was hooked in the eye and Mark wanted to
bring it in. The fish weighed in at 85Kg, well done Mark and Happy 50
th birthday, all heth Birthday!
EL DORADO FISHING LODGE HAVANNAH HARBOUR
El Dorado is a new fishing lodge based in Havannah Harbour which is a 30 minute
drive from Port Vila. We have a new fishing option from 2011 where you can stay at
Havannah Harbour and the fishing is right on your door step. We now have our own
mooring there and there is also a great bar and restaurant as well.
For more information, just drop us an email.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY 2011
From all of the staff, Michelle, Charles and Fred, we wish everyone a very Merry
Christmas and Properous 2011. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.
Until our next Newsletter, tight lines and happy fishing!
