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Would you like to discover the essential big game fishing techniques in Rodrigues? On board our vessel, L’Oiseau des Îles II, our crew uses a variety of strategic offshore fishing methods. Each technique is carefully adapted in real time according to weather conditions, ocean currents, fishing areas, and the species being targeted.
Jigging is one of the most physical and demanding big game fishing techniques in the world. This method consists of working a metal jig vertically in deep water to trigger the instinctive strike of large predators positioned around underwater structures.
Jigging requires endurance and precise lure action. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced angler, our team guides you step by step to help improve your technique. Offshore, every drop can bring an unexpected surprise.
Dog tooth tuna (doggy), kingfish, jobfish, baboni, shark… are fish targeted with this technique and very special sport.
You're already an expert or you have not practiced this technique of fishing! We still assist you and / or we will teach you a few lessons that, quickly, you can make your own fish.
Warning! Big surprises await you.
FEEL SURE! Everything is possible in Jigging!
An essential technique for covering vast ocean areas, high-speed trolling makes it possible to cross paths with Rodrigues’ great migratory fish. It is particularly effective during strategic transfers between fishing spots or while heading offshore to deeper fishing grounds.
When the unmistakable sound of a Tiagra reel drag screams offshore, the deck comes alive. That’s when a legendary battle begins.
This is often when the Tiagra screams… "your turn!"
The downrigger (or directional weighted line) allows bait (live or dead) to be presented at a precise depth. This big game fishing technique is ideal for targeting large predators that shelter beneath the warmer surface water layers.
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To maximize your chances, our crew regularly combines this approach with a live bait on the surface, allowing simultaneous coverage of the entire water column.
Believe me, when fishermen see our size alive who took…
their thrilling climbs at once!
Practiced above shallow banks, along steep drop-offs, or in areas preserved from industrial activity, drift bait fishing offers remarkable consistency.
Driven by the currents of the Indian Ocean, this modernized traditional big game fishing technique provides a direct reading of the marine environment and often delivers spectacular colorful surprises.
This method requires relatively calm seas and favorable weather conditions to work the lure effectively above coral reef edges or in the middle of tuna feeding frenzies.
This big game fishing technique involves casting and retrieving a lure (or stickbaits for tuna) to create a popping action on the surface, producing large splashes that attract giant trevally, wahoo, mahi-mahi, and even sharks.
WARNING ! This technique is only possible in good weather.
The fisherman then positioned on the front deck, above the "beds of corals" offshore or in the hunting of yellowfin tuna. It is necessary to have good weather on the fishing grounds in order to practice the popper.
In Rodrigues, the ocean changes rapidly under the influence of moon phases, water temperatures, and ocean currents. Our added value lies in our ability to interpret these elements and instantly adapt our fishing techniques accordingly.
More than just a fishing trip, we offer a true sharing of experience:
On board, you do not simply learn how to fish. You learn how to read the ocean.
Ready to Take on the Challenge?
Start planning your next sport fishing expedition in Rodrigues today. Contact the L’Oiseau des Îles II team for personalized advice and to book your trip.
During your stay aboard L’Oiseau des Îles II, we will introduce you to all these different big game fishing techniques, taking into account weather conditions, ocean currents, moon phases, and water temperatures.
And the adventure continues!
