Went on 3 full day trips with Capt Haleel on the Reethi-1.

We choose the Reethi-1 as it is one of the most spacious fishing boats available. There was ample space for our family of 6 to relax in comfort, while sheltering us from the Maldivian sun. The typical fishing charter from the resort water sports centre are much smaller and less family friendly.

On each trip we did a mix of trolling, casting and jigging. Didn’t have luck casting, but trolling and jigging produced a good mix of fish. We landed a good mix of wahoo, snapper, grouper, jack, bonito over the 3 days. In total, we had more than a dozen keepers of good size.

A bonus would have been to land some massive fish, but Lady Luck wasn’t on our side. We hooked up to a sailfish while trolling, and at least 6 massive dogtooth tuna while jigging. Unfortunately, they all managed to break off despite using 150lb fluorocarbon leader.

Do specify the type of fishing you wish to do (e.g. trolling, casting, jigging, live bait). And they will prepare the necessary equipment. Otherwise, for casual anglers, their default is to prepare only trolling gear.

Capt Haleel and his first mate Nasih were great throughout. Helping us with our fishing rigs and putting us on fish at regular intervals. I’m certainly looking forward to my next trip with them, where hopefully we land that elusive monster!

We booked a two day fishing trip with REETHI-1. Every morning we were picked up from our resort at 05:30am and dropped back in the afternoon.

First day we caught a tuna and one great Wahoo fish. Unfortunately the weather was a bit rough, but we had great time. The day ended at a reef and we went snorkeling. At the reef we saw numerous lobsters and we did our best to catch them. Unfortunately only ending up with a couple of legs etc. :-) But great experience.

Second day we started again catching some tuna and following we caught two great Wahoo fish. We had very good action on this day, unfortunately loosing a couple of Wahoo fish (just at the vessel). In the afternoon we had a huge bite from a sailfish which we did loose as well, when it jumped in the air and the hook released. We kept hunting for it and it did bite two more times before it disappeared, but what good luck to see one in action and feel it on the fishing rod. The day ended with swimming with “nurse sharks, sting rays etc.”. A scary experience swimming amongst 2meter+ sharks (most like between 10-20 sharks).

A big thanks to the captain and crew for some two great days!!!

I highly recommend booking with REETHI-1. It is a great vessel, great condition, great fishing gear and professionally managed.

Thanks once again.

Holger, Georg and Jesper