The sports fishing season in Havelock, Andamans, extends from October to May, offering a
thrilling opportunity to reel in various species depending on the time of year. However, in the
Andamans, Captain Hook’s Sport Fishing in Havelock is particularly fortunate. Throughout the
season, anglers are blessed with the exhilarating chance to hook prized catches like GTs and
Doggies, making every expedition a memorable adventure.
Some incredible locations for game fishing with Captain Hook’s sports fishing Havelock :
- Off Barren Island (Beyond Shore)
- Off Button Island (Beyond WLS)
- Off Campbell Shoal Island
- Off Havelock Island
- Off Incredible Bank (Beyond WLS)
- Off Inglis Island (Beyond WLS)
- Off Invisible Bank (Beyond WLS)
- Off Long Island
- Off Middle Button (Beyond WLS/NP)
- Off Neil Island
- Off North Button (Beyond WLS)
- Off Outram Island (Beyond WLS)
- Off Sir Hugh Rose Island (Beyond WLS)
- Off South Button (Beyond WLS/NP)
We are staunchly committed to preserving the natural environment and marine habitat through our practice of catch and release. To ensure the well-being of both fish and guests, we strongly recommend the use of barbless hooks, promoting safe handling practices. All fish caught during our excursions are promptly released back into their natural habitat. Only fish that cannot be revived are considered for take-home purposes. Additionally, to maintain sustainable fishing practices, we limit dinner catches to one fish per group per day.
- Popping rod (2-2,5 meters long / PE8-10 class)
- Braid – PE8
- Shockleader – 200 lbs mono
- To connect line and leader we recommend a PR knot
- Treble hooks (Owner): 4 – 5/0
- Jigging Hooks (Jigging Master or Gamakatsu): 10 to 12/0
- Split Ring – 150 lbs and above
- Poppers/stick baits (100-200 gr)
- Heavy jigging set-up: PE8 / 130-150 lbs fluo leader /jig weight: 300-400 gr
- Medium jigging set-up: PE6 / 80-130 lbs fluo leader / jig weight: 200-300 gr
- Reels: Shimano Stella (SW18000 for popping) & (SW20000) for jigging.
Tip: We recommend that you bring most of your personal fishing gear and tackle. We do also sell some poppers and stickbaits at our shop. On request we can also rent out some of our high-end gear. Please ask for this at the time of making a booking with us.
Tip: We recommend that you bring most of your personal fishing gear and tackle. We do also sell some poppers and stickbaits at our shop. On request we can also rent out some of our high-end gear. Please ask for this at the time of making a booking with us.
Poppers and Stickbaits are the most common lures to persuade the trevally species. Be prepared as well for a myriad of other species, such as; mangrove jacks, groupers, coral trouts and many more..
Popping areas and reefs are just around any corner, as close as just 10-15 minutes cruising from the harbor.
Tip: Suited for all anglers with little experience to the hard-core popping die-hards, hunting for mammoth GT’s.
We do have sets of popping gear on board.
Jigging is suitable for those with experience and stamina. Expect the unexpected from giant doggies, tuna’s, sharks and many more pelagics, which will make your reel screaming!
Tip: Jigging can be done on all of our trips. Also jigging trips can be specially dedicated or combined with popping.
Trolling and Bait Fishing can be done, whilst cruising between fishing spots. We can arrange a dedicated trolling trip for big game just for you, where we strategically troll over structures and deep drop-offs for marlin, tuna and other pelagics.
Tip: Suited for anglers into game fishing, preferring a less pro-active or straining approach. This type of fishing is also suited for beginners. Our crew is always there to assist and teach you the tricks of the trade.
There’s no need to bring your own equipment, we have everything on board.