Fishing for monster Peacock Bass on Rio Jurubaxi
In October 2024, we set off with a small and exclusive group of travelers to one of the best rivers for trophy peacock bass in the entire Amazon region—the Rio …
Robert Balkow
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Hunting for the king of the Amazon in Ecuador
A few days have passed now, and I still look back on our tour deep in the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador with a big smile on my face.At the beginning …
Successful test trip to dogtooth paradise
We had already scheduled the first test trip to the Seychelles for the fall of 2023, but at the time we had to reschedule and replan a bit. At the …
Hosted group trip – Kwanza Lodge 2024
Now that our new group is already in the starting blocks for the next group trip, we realized that we have not yet shared a report from last year’s tour …
COSTA RICA – 12/2024 – Marlin and yellowfins by the dozen
In December, we took our group tours to Costa Rica and experienced an offshore fishery of superlatives. Marlin, sailfish and yellowfins were in top form, only the mahi mahi were …
More than 1000 Peacock Bass in 1 week!
Our Swedish tourguide and so to say Amazon veteran Fredrik Stjärnkvist came back from his annual trip to the Rio Negro and this is his short report.
Big Tuna in Southern Oman – Group report from Mikey Sarelin
A mixed group of Finns and Swedes arrived in Hallaniyat in early February to target the big Yellowfin Tunas and Giant Trevallys of Southern Oman. Upon arrival we geared up …
The long-awaited fishing trip to Madagascar
We had planned the fishing trip to Madagascar back in 2019. Unfortunately, the trip had to be postponed again and again due to various circumstances, until it finally took place …
A dream fish is always earned and never just caught!
Just came back from an awesome week in Oman with @travel2fish and my personal goal there was to catch a Giant Trevally bigger then I have before. In Oman the …
100 kg Yellowfin in front of Hallaniyat, Oman
Our Polish partner agency EVENTUR is currently in Oman and experienced a top-class yellowfin fishing trip in the first 2 days of fishing. Yellowfins between 40 and 80 kg were …
New videos on YouTube
You have probably already read our blog post about our amazing trip to Brazil in January this year. If not, you can find the link to the article here.
Big lake trout from Canada
Catching big lake trout has always been on your bucket list? Then fulfill your dream and sign up for one of our group trips to Canada. Of course, we also …
Successful season kick-off in Oman
From May to September, the monsoon, also known as “Khareef”, prevails in southern Oman, and heavy rain and strong winds make trips impossible. After the end of this period, the …
Jungle giants in Ecuador
At the beginning of October, a group of our travelers was in Ecuador and what the guys were able to experience locally was simply indescribable. Francis, our local man, reports:
CANADA – Pike vs Lake Trout
I had to listen to such and similar questions and after almost 18 years of full-time pike guiding on the Bodden, this question is quite justified.
Ebrodelta on fire!
Our guests Alexandra and Jan had already travelled with us in the Ebro Delta in April and caught their first tuna. Once they had tasted blood, it quickly became clear …
Little Tunny Party in the Ebrodelta
Tour guide Mirco Moll was traveling with a group in Spain in the Ebro Delta at the beginning of May and was able to celebrate one or two “tuna parties”. …
SPAIN – FIRST BLUEFIN FOR YANNIK
On Labour Day, me and my boys set off to visit Peter at the Ebro Delta.In the evening the rods were prepared and the anticipation could be seen in all …
LA ZONA – Gold rush in Argentina
At the beginning of 2024, we travelled to Argentina to pursue a very special species of fish – Golden Dorado. Although Argentina feels like it’s on the other side of …
MADAGASCAR – A travel report by Philipp Ropers
April 2024, with cool temperatures, we head for Frankfurt. I arrive at the airport a little nervous about what the three fellow travellers are like and whether the group will …
PANAMA – When dreams learn to fly
For many years, I had dreamed of experiencing my passion for active fishing for predatory fish in warm saltwater to catch aggressive and powerful predators. It was clear from the …
PANAMA – Gone with the wind
Once again I was drawn, together with 7 other crazy anglers, to the Tuna Coast of Panama. After a smooth journey via Amsterdam and a first night in the airport …
EBRODELTA – Early season opening
Mild weather, little wind and active feeding fish – reason enough for a short trip to the Ebro Delta. Guest Philipp Sonntag reports:
COSTA RICA – Albrecht Spaun reports
I had the pleasure of spending a week at the wonderful Southern Drake Lodge in Drake Bay, Costa Rica at the beginning of march.
BRAZIL – The Rio Negro delivers!
As in previous years, we traditionally organised our tour to the Rio Negro in Brazil in January. Fishing unites entire nations and so a colourful group of Swedes, Germans and …
COSTA RICA – Fish are in a biting mood again after the heatwave
After our last group experienced an extreme heatwave with daytime temperatures of well over 30°C and the fishing was unusually challenging as a result, the tide finally seems to be …
KUALA ROMPIN SAILFISH BONANZA
In September, we were on a group trip to Malaysia with the mission – SAILFISH FOR EVERYONE! Kuala Rompin is known as the Sailfish Mecca par excellence, but the tour …
PANAMA – Everything except rooster
A group of four Germans and three Finns visited The Tuna Coast in Panama in late March 2024. Some of us had been in Panama earlier, for others this was …
Dreamlike Madagascar
Madagascar, the magical place in the Indian Ocean, is a dream destination for many adventurers and anglers. GTs in particular are the number one target fish, but numerous other …
PANAMA – Family feelings & biodiversity
I myself flew to Panama without having done much preparation for the trip or having informed myself in detail. With the appropriate saltwater equipment in my luggage, I set off …
Madagascar on fire
Our tour groups have been busy travelling in Madagascar over the last few weeks and we would like to take this opportunity to pass on some feedback. On many of …
GETAWAY SEA ANGLING becomes TRAVEL 2 FISH
If you haven’t already heard about it from our social media channels, we wanted to inform you about the latest events in this way too. Watch the video on YOUTUBE …
MALDIVES – 2024 starts with great catches
In 2024, our Finnish tour guide started the new fishing season in the Maldives with his guests, as is almost a tradition. You can see a short report from Mika …
ECUADOR – GREAT FISH DESPITE HIGH WATER LEVELS
The Amazon rainforest and its rivers remain unpredictable and are often subject to strong water level fluctuations. Unfortunately, this was also the case for our tour group in …
22 Peacock Bass over 80 cm!
Brazil – Disaster reports have dominated the media in recent weeks, with historically low water levels in the Amazon. However, our tours take place either on the Rio Negro or …
ANGOLA, KWANZA LODGE – The beginning of something great!
At the beginning of September I was travelling for you together with David Wenzel (YOUTUBE -> ANGELN LIKE A BOSS) in his almost second home country – Angola. Of course …
BRASILIEN, Rio Negro – Peacock Bass Adventure 2023
We know that you have been waiting for this report and apologize for the delay due to our busy travel schedule. However, the travel season is far from over, but …
COSTA RICA 2023 – Short Recap
At the end of January, we were on the road in Costa Rica and experienced truly exciting fishing. Especially offshore, many Yellowfins and impressive Mahi Mahi were on the move. …
OMAN, Hallaniyat – GT vs. Yellowfin Tour 2023
With us, Monday mornings in the office are guaranteed to be an experience, and before you start working, why not take a look at the short report of our tour …
MALDIVES – New Year started perfectly
In 2023, our boat crew in the Maldives kicks off with good catches. Good weather, excellent fishing, and satisfied guests – What more could one ask for?!
PANAMA, Tuna Coast – Return to paradise part2
The second week began where the first one left off. The weather, for the end of the rainy season, was fantastic with plenty of sunshine, and surface activity increased.
ECUADOR – Amazon Adventures
Journey to the Jungle King – The Arapaima is undoubtedly the king of fish in the Amazon River system and can only be found today where civilization has not spread …
SPAIN – Swim with giants 2
In early September 2022, we set off once again with a small group to Spain’s Ebro Delta to experience a bit of Big Game fishing close to home. However, this …
AMAZONAS – Peacock Bass – Adventure 2023
While our travel groups are currently exploring the world, we are already planning for 2023 and have some exciting news to share with you. You’ll learn about the first ones …
Back from Costa Rica!
While the majority is enjoying their well-deserved summer vacation, we have not been idle and embarked on a visit to our new partner in Costa Rica to get ready for …
PANAMA, Tuna Coast – Return to Paradise, Part1
After having to reluctantly suspend our tours to Panama in March 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, it was finally time again in mid-November. While Covid-19 is still a …
OMAN, MUSCAT – Giant Yellowfins at Muscat, Oman
Despite a somewhat challenging season start after a 2-year hiatus, our guests could hardly have dreamed of what awaited them this season. The normal average size of Yellowfin Tuna …
MALDIVES – Giants Guaranteed
We have just completed the last tour in the Maldives, and the results never cease to amaze us. While others complain about overfished house reefs and small fish, we consistently …
SPAIN – 300kg+ Banger to close out the season
We just received news of an exceptional catch, an absolute outlier. Our latest group this season managed to conquer this enormous tuna, estimated to weigh more than 300kg, after …
SPAIN – 3x over 100kg in one day
After an extremely cold spring this year, with little surface activity in front of the Ebro Delta even in early May, we had to resort to “Plan B.” Insiders know …
New Zealand – Ranfurly Banks Kingfish
As an addition to our travel program, we will be organizing several expeditions to selected destinations in the future. These group trips have a limited number of participants, so …
MALAYSIA – Lighttackle – Sailfish – Bonanza
When Travel2Fish explores new travel destinations, we are naturally interested in understanding how good the fishing can be. Questions like “How big are the expected fish?” or …