Fishing with Gerard on the Pesca Grossa
Calheta, Madeira (Portugal)
4/5 Very Good
Boat info:
LOA: 30,00 ft
Engine: 2x MerCruiser diesels 165 HP
Year: 1984
People: 6
About the captain:
Captain
Gerard Captain Frothy
Member since: 2025
Languages: English, Portugese
Frothy embarked on his fishing career as a commercial fisherman at the age of 19 in Trinidad where he was born, learning an insurmountable wealth of knowledge about blue water fishing.
By 1986 he had moved his operation to the sister isle of Tobago with his vessel "Hard Play" and began running fishing charters with the knowledge he possessed.
Frothy followed his dream to fish the waters of Maderia in 1995 to try and catch a Grander Marlin and there started the addiction where he began fishing seasonally here, purchasing the "Pesca Grossa" in 2006.
The business also expanded to Grenada with the "Gold Spoon" and Frothy was by now fishing all over the world.
Captain "Frothy" understands the differing requirements and expectations of each of his clients. Whether you're a first timer, chasing your personal best, after a good time or hoping to break a world record. He's on hand to take your needs into account and individualise your charter experience for you.
Frothy has fished many destinations all over the world as an IGFA Captain and Committee Representative and has had the benefit of picking up techniques and knowledge from professional and local fishermen in many destinations.
He has fished the waters of Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Martinique, Barbados, St Lucia, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Bahamas, Florida, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Venezuela, Maderia and Azores.
Frothy is also an experienced Fly Fisherman and Instructor and enjoys a good day out "flinging some fluff". If inland fishing is for you. He's sure to show you the best spots in Madeira.
By 1986 he had moved his operation to the sister isle of Tobago with his vessel "Hard Play" and began running fishing charters with the knowledge he possessed.
Frothy followed his dream to fish the waters of Maderia in 1995 to try and catch a Grander Marlin and there started the addiction where he began fishing seasonally here, purchasing the "Pesca Grossa" in 2006.
The business also expanded to Grenada with the "Gold Spoon" and Frothy was by now fishing all over the world.
Captain "Frothy" understands the differing requirements and expectations of each of his clients. Whether you're a first timer, chasing your personal best, after a good time or hoping to break a world record. He's on hand to take your needs into account and individualise your charter experience for you.
Frothy has fished many destinations all over the world as an IGFA Captain and Committee Representative and has had the benefit of picking up techniques and knowledge from professional and local fishermen in many destinations.
He has fished the waters of Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Martinique, Barbados, St Lucia, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Bahamas, Florida, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Venezuela, Maderia and Azores.
Frothy is also an experienced Fly Fisherman and Instructor and enjoys a good day out "flinging some fluff". If inland fishing is for you. He's sure to show you the best spots in Madeira.
Boat's amenities:
WC on board
The service includes:
Fishing tackle
Fishing License
Gas / Petrol included
Cancellation policy:
Deposit non-refundable
Payment method:
15% deposit paid to Tom’s Catch to guarantee your reservation. The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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She is equipped with Ian Miller 130lb class rods, Penn International 130 reels along with a fine selection of lighter