TomBettle Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) Hi Guys "Tom's next crazy business idea". The idea: We'll have a very comfy (perhaps not Sunseeker comfy, but very relaxing) 35m to 50m Mothership that will have room for up to 12 anglers and 10ish crew. Accommodation will be air conditioned, ensuite, and twin berth cabins (can convert to doubles when WAGs come along). Facilities will include a bar and full catering with inside/outside dining. The fishing will not be from the Mothership (although nothing says you can't dangle a line from it), but each morning you will transfer to one of several very well kitted out centre console style boats with full T tops, fridges etc or a Big Game boat in the 30 to 40 foot bracket. For the standard price, you will have an all inclusive package flights, transfers, all meals and all drinks) plus four days fishing over the course of a week. This will be one day fly out, one day fly home, four days fishing, plus a day of rest. The day of rest can be sunbathing, shore time or general access to snorkels, kayaks etc. The fishing days will be 3 anglers to a boat with a minimum two crew on each boat (numbers of anglers can be reduced at a greater price). Three days aboard the centre consoles and one day aboard the Big Game boat. Additional evening trips and activities can be arranged at additional cost. The location? The idea is to base the operation in Cape Verde, with probably boat transfers from the closest dock to the main airport in Sal Island. Fishing will take place around the huge archipelago and will follow the seasons and fish. It doesn't matter what boat you are on, on any particular day as all will be capable of inshore or offshore fishing. The fishing? Obviously Blue Marlin is what Cape Verde is all about, but the area has phenomenal potential for a myriad of other species, including, but not limited to: Broadbill Swordfish, various large Tuna species, Wahoo, Amberjack, Bluefish, Leerfish, various Shark (from the beach too) including 1000lb+ Tigers. The beauty of this is that YOU choose what you wish to fish for. Blue Water trolling for the Marlin of a lifetime, or going one on one deep jigging against potential 100lb Amberjack. It's entirely down to you and your boat crew. All fishing equipment of a very high standard and different classes will be provided. Charges may be made for lost lures, if for example, you have decided to spend a day deep jigging over an old wreck. The costs? Well, I've had a hunt around other similar operations. The closest to what I have in mind are the outfit that Dave Lewis has been reporting on and Anglers World are booking in the Maldives and also an operation called Coral Star out of Panama. The Maldives operation offers stunning deserted islands to fish by, but it is a very long way to get to. Anglers world are charging just under Edited October 28, 2008 by TomBettle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djredrupp Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 sounds pretty good, but is a mothership gonna be in a harbour (for nightlife), permanent mooring (houseboat style) or just roaming around? Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 As a boy, I used to watch the Marlin Fishing on the Telly. I used to think " When I grow up I want to do that " There's the problem ! - - - - I never grew up. And more important than that, - - - - I can't afford it. I would not go without Jacquie so that's 6 Grand. I'll buy a lucky Dip for tomorrow night. Does sound like a good trip though. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) Dan The idea is that the Mothership will set a base port for each week, but may transit to a different island depending on weather, fishing etc etc. There are not too many marinas across the whole of CV yet, but even where a marina is not available, there will be a nightly water taxi bringing guests to and from the mothership. But, don't forget the all inclusive service onboard. Jim It won't be quite that much. Non fishing partners will be welcome for a considerable amount less. There fee will be the equivalent to a first class, all inclusive holiday. They will be welcome to join the boats as they leave fishing each day (if they have the sea legs) or are very welcome to enjoy the facilities aboard the mothership, join other WAG's ashore etc etc. In essence, they will be very well looked after. Your feedback is great though, because although we expected the occasional partner to come along, we had believed this would be fairly rare and in general it to be single fishing males or a couple of fishing pals. Tom PS: There is an investment opportunity here for adventurous VC. A single or several investors are welcome. This is still at the ideas and research stage right now and we are far from a full on business plan, but any informal investment enquiries are welcome via pm or phone. I'll happily discuss the basic ins and outs, an approximation of investment required, the percentages and planned returns involved. Edited October 28, 2008 by TomBettle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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