All At Sea On The Crested Wave Captain Mike and wife Pauline have run Genuine Fishing for many years aboard the Crested Wave and offer fishing for the experienced and novice angler. From the moment I approached kiosk 6 at the harbour entrance and spoke to Pauline I knew we were in for a great day, I only fish for compliments but Trish, the designer half of the partnership was once a keen sea angler and I thought this was the perfect opportunity to explore day trips for you, our readers. We left for our ½ day at sea at 9am, the sky was overcast but our day was soon to brighten up in more ways than one. Mike and his crew greeted us and spectators were made to feel just as welcome as the” fisher folk” Then as we were underway Mike ran through procedures as ½ of our time would be spent trolling with lures for big game fish and the rest of the time bottom fishing for other species. Just as Mike was finishing the first bite of the day took us all by surprise especially Trish as it was on her line! Alas she was not fast enough and the huge Amberjack got away. As the sun burnt off the morning cloud anticipation and excitement grew, Mike was on the deck peering through binoculars scanning the sea for tell tale signs of out prey, we were then treated to a bonus as a school of large Dolphins frolicked across the bows for a short while before playfully continuing on their never ending journey. The sea was calm and glistening and the gulls that circled above us were equally as vigilant as our captain. There were several nudges at the taught trailing lines and then the big one! Bill, on holiday from Nottingham jolted forward as his rod bent nearly double, he would need assistance to land this one. The crew strapped a harness around Bills waist to take the strain while he doggedly hung on; this monster was going to take some coaxing from 200 foot down on the ocean bed. After 20 long minutes the beast appeared on the surface, it was enormous,30 kilo of reluctant mussel and

just back from 7 hrs fishing lost count of how many stingray came aboard the boat i got three to 160 lbs and a few tope to 45lbs forgot to take my phone so no pics till I get some off the skipper will defo try to have another trip out before I leave

Hi Mick, As promised here is the comment for your site. After spending over 250 Euros on 2 other boats that promised the 'Ultimate Fishing Experience' I was glad it did not turn me off and that I booked a day out with yourself, you gave me exactly what you said! Ok we did not catch any very big fish on the trolling, but the Skipjack's and that fantastic, acrobatic Dorado where great sport, and as you said the bottom fishing was more productive, and good eating!!! You run a very good business and it was a pleasure to be in your and the crews company, Say hello to your Son Jack for me, he is a credit to you. All the best for the future, and will spend at least half my holiday days with you next time I am there. Victor. Ps. Did the woman who recorded me playing the Dorado send you the footage? if so I would appreciate a copy, thanks.

TO ALL AT THE CRESTED WAVE. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY HOLIDAY GO WELL. I WAS'NT TREATED LIKE A TOURIST BUT A FREIND.YOU AND YOUR STAFF WERE SO GENUINE AND HELPFULL MEME AND FIDEL WERE VERY GOOD WITH MY NINE YEAR OLD SON KARL .AND I CANT BELIVE THAT I CAUGHT A 25KG AND 45KG RAY ON JUST TWO HALF DAY TRIPS ON THE BOAT, AND CAN I JUST THANK MEME AND FIDEL FOR GIVING MY SON THE LIGHT ROD JUST SO THAT HE COULD CATCH SOME FISH .HE REALLY HAD A TIME OF HIS LIFE MANY THANKS AND I WILL DEFINATLY BE USING YOU NEXT TIME I AM IN TENERIFE. BEST WISHES MICK FROM WALTON-ON-THE-NAZE, ESSEX.

Hi Mick and the crew, As promised here is the mail I promised you. My husband, Tom has told me you made his holiday, and wished he had the time to do it again. Thank you and the crew, Fidel, Meme and yourself really made it a great day for him, even though he did not catch a fish himself he was over the moon to see Jake, our son, to catch the tunas and Lizard fish, he showed his Grandmother the pic's as soon as we got back home and took them to school the next day and his head teacher wants to book a fishing trip with you, honest! I think he will remember this holiday for a long long time and you have definately made him a 'Fisherman' for life! All the best to you and Pauline. Helen,Tom & Jake.

Hi Mick Hope you have recovered from your ordeal last week had a brill time out on the boat with you, hope you dont have nightmares! all the very best Hughie & John alias Big Hector & Wee Hector

Hi Mick, As ever i had a great time on the boat, it realy is the highlight of my holiday. The crew never fail to disapoint as they work hard to find the fish. The stingray that i caught was discribed by other anglers on the boat as a fish of a lifetime, i think i agree as my arms were aching for days after. I have a photo at the side of my desk to remind me of those Happy days on your boat. See you in October. Alex & Donna

HI MICK AND CREW. THANKS FOR A GREAT DAYS FISHING. WE HAD THE TIME OF OUR LIVES. DAVID STILL CANT GET OVER THE SIZE OF THAT TUNA YOU BOTH MANAGED TO PULL IN, HE'S PUT ALL THE PHOTOS UP IN OUR LOCAL PUB FOR EVERYONE TO SEE. I THINK WE HAVE BOTH NOW BECOME ADDICTED TO FISHING, WE,VE JOINED A LOCAL CLUB AND ARE BOTH ENJOYING IT IMMENSLY. WE'LL DEFINATELY BE JOINING YOU ON ANOTHER TRIP AS SOON AS WE RETURN TO TENERIFE. REGARDS TO YOU AND ALL THE CREW. VICTORIA AND DAVID.

Hi there Mick.We had a blast on our fishing trip, and will be coming back for sure :-)I'm going through our photos now, and will send them to you later today, or tomorrow at the latest.What time of the year is the best for catching big eye's and maco's?Will send your comment link to the rest of the guys so they all can leave some kind words for you :-)RegardsTommy SolbergStore ManagerTelekiosken Trondheim

Hi Mick just a quick note to say thanks again for the day on the crestedwave on the Tuesday the 17th of November, me and my mate enjoyed the time out with you and your crew, we had a great time and we are looking forward to come again out with you, maybe we will then catch are dream fish.

See you again sometime.. Lee

Dear Mick/John - Thanks for the trip on Wednesday, certainly beats knocking small carp out of a hole in the ground! We will definitely be seeing you again, hopefully the Marlin will be biting and the wife and stepdaughter can catch this time!

All the best. Cliff Dixon.

Hello Mick & Crew, Just got back from the work after showing my mates the photos of the fish we caught with you and they were 'gobsmacked' especially the one of the Tuna. One of them is a mad carp angler and when he saw my photos it really shut him up about the 'Tiddlers' he catches, was worth it just for that.

Will see you again at Christmas, all the best, Marcus.