Spearing the azores

[Doc]

I'm racing to Horta in the azores early next month and if the wind gods are kind I will have a few days spare there to drink and relax!
I'm going to bring my gun but does anyone have hints/tips/contacts.
I'm not into Big Game spearing but seeing these beasts would be fun.
Dont intend to shoot anything that wont fit on a BBQ

 

[badlander]

Don't know about the spearing but get to petes sport bar for a few jars!

 

[Spaniard]

European spearfishing supplies, if they are still around, used to organise trips over there. They are based in UK, google it and ask for colin or paul.

 

[marginatus]

Hi, i'm in Pico - island next to Faial. Let me know the ifos that you need.

 

[Doc]

The race I am doing ends up at Sao Miguel so a bit south of you but still looking forward to it. Start is tomorrow and we should take 8-10 days depending on weather and breakages. Any good watering holes in ponta del Garda???:friday
I'll catch up when I get there

 

[marginatus]

In Ponta Delgada or around the island(s) you will find a lot of places to keep you troath wet...

 

[Doc]

Thanks
My crewmate and skipper (its a two handed race) has never been spearfishing so I'm taking both guns. Race starts in 1 hour so better get going

 

[titan]

will be someone at the azores next week?
I will be ther with 2 spearo friends at Ponta Delgada any important advices?
thank you

 

[Spearofrog]

I am looking to come spearfish in the Azores myself but need sound information/contacts with spearos/boats to go out and target some big Pelagics.
I am looking at targeting Tuna / Billfish and any other game fish in the area.
What I need to know is what fish are around during certain times of the year and which islands to go to etc.

Any information would be useful.

Cheers

Geoff

 

[Spearofrog]

Hi, i'm in Pico - island next to Faial. Let me know the ifos that you need.

Hi Pico

I am looking at coming your way in August but need to know what fish I can expect to find, tuna /Marlin etc.

If you have a tel no' I can call you on to discuss things, that would be great.

Cheers

Geoff