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Garden Cottage
Self-catering accommodation in the heart of Tipperary |
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Maximum Excitement!
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minimum impact
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Vivencial Fishing: “...the ecologically sustainable alternative”.
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The waters of the Galapagos Islands, particularly those surrounding San Cristobal, offer unparalleled Big-Game Fishing - This is one of the most exciting areas in the world to fish for:
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- Marlin
- Tuna
- Wahoo
- Sailfish
- Bonito
- Dolfin Fish
- Dorado
- Sierra
- & many more....
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Our flagship: Leodan, is a 33’ custom built fishing boat with twin Yamaha 200HP outboards, GPS \ Fishfinder, Outriggers and Fighting Chair.
Leodan has been providing years of first class service and thrills under the practiced eye of Capitan Edwin Buenaño.
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We are well equipped with state-of-the-art Shimano rods and reels, as well as an extensive range of lures and rigging for trolling, bait & switch, vertical jigging or popping.
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Although most of our Fly-fishing customers bring their own rods and reels, we have a Tibor Pacific 2 reel plus spare on Cam Sigler 16/17 rods for any of our guests who would like to taste the special thrill of teasing a 200lb+ fish onto a well-placed fly. In fact, the fish are so plentiful, and aggressive, that there is no better place to do it, whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner.
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Conservation
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Licenced fishermen of the Galapagos, such as ourselves, are permitted to catch fish and sell them commercially (that is our heritage). But when undertaking Vivencial Fishing, with tourist-guests, we are subject to strict limits on the amount of fish that we can extract.
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When we are doing Vivencial Fishing, the regulations allow us to remove fish for immediate consumption only - We are not permitted to sell the fish. That means that you can bring home a Tuna, Wahoo or Grouper and have it cooked for you in one of the local restaurants or on the roof-deck of Galeodan’s new home, with the finest view in San Cristobal. We do our best to ensure that all other fish are returned to the water in good health.
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MARLIN IS NOT ON THE MENU
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We are pleased to inform you that Vivencial Fishing regulations expressly prohibit the removal of Marlin.
We take great care to ensure that the fish is brought to the boat efficiently, promptly de-hooked and resuscitated before being released.
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Is “Sport-Fishing” Legal in the Galapagos?
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The short answer is that the service we are offering, as described in these pages, is completely legal and sanctioned by the Galapagos National Park which issues licences specifically for the purpose. But, for reasons explained elsewhere, we do not refer to it as “Sport Fishing”.
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This is a hot topic, little understood and frequently misrepresented. But it’s important to us that our clients understand the situation and so we have given it a page of it’s own - <click here>
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No habla Español?
No problema - We Speak English.
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Every trip is accompanied by an English speaking guide, or, more often, by one of the Galeodan owners.
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Galeodan started out with some significant advantages. We have an extensive support network to serve our clients on the Islands and in mainland Ecuador. Through immediate family and the fishing co-operatives, we also have access to a wealth of fishing knowledge and experience. Our captain, mate and backup crew are, first and foremost, experienced professional fishermen. Don’t let anyone kid you otherwise: no-one knows more about finding fish in the Galapagos than the Galapagos fishermen; including the more exotic game-species, such as Marlin and Swordfish.
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Fishing Packages & Prices
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We offer a variety of fishing packages. Prices depend primarily on the number of fishing days and the number of passengers. Sharing the cost between four can save you up to 60% each. Other key price factors include the level of accommodation, rooming arrangements and season.
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The Pacific is aptly named and is seldom too rough to fish comfortably. That said: the waters are calmer from December through May and this is the most popular period for North American visitors. Mind you: the fish don’t know this - They are always here!
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If you want to come and fish in the Galapagos, all you need do is contact us and we will take care of everything. Our standard packages include: accommodation in Guayaquil, flights to and from Galapagos; fishing, hotel and transport in Galapagos. The package prices exclude: international flights; airport taxes; Galapagos Park entry fee; gratuities & tips.
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Our prices are very competitive. We are 100% owner-operators. We own the boat and tackle. We own the necessary licences. When you book directly with Galeodan, you save the sometimes considerable cost of Owner / Licencee / Operator partnerships, agency fees, etc.
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For standard package prices: see “Fishing Packages”.
For more information, including additional package prices: Email to: Info@Galeodan.com.
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