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Speed jigging efter dogtooth tuna vid Hawkins Bank utanför Rodrigues

Rodrigues Island

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  • Enkel svart konturikon av ett flygplan, snett ovanifrån, på ljus bakgrund - inspirerar sportfiskare till nästa fiskeresa.

    Return flight

    We book your flight and all transfers

  • Liten, pixlad svartvit ikon med stiliserat kugghjul och prickar, liknar symbol för fiskeinställningar eller konfiguration.

    Fishing season

    All year round

  • Enkel svart konturteckning av en fisk som simmar åt höger, med ett öga och leende mun, mot ljus bakgrund - för sportfiskare.

    Species

    Dogtooth tuna, GT, Yellowfin tuna etc.

  • Enkel linjeikon som visar ett tält, ett träd och solen - symboliserar camping för sportfiskare på fiskeresa i naturen.

    Accommodation

    Liveaboard

  • Enkel svartvit kalenderikon med två ringar upptill, perfekt för att planera fiskeresor eller markera viktiga sportfiskeevent.

    Tailored fishing trips

    If our suggested dates don't work, we can customize your experience to your preferences.

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Fishing trip to Rodrigues Island – the hunt for the world's biggest dogtooth tuna

Rodrigues Island is a destination for those who want to experience heavy jigging for dogtooth tuna in the Indian Ocean. Here, offshore fishing awaits along deep underwater edges where brutal bites and long fights are part of everyday life. Together with experienced local guides, you'll fish both around the island and out on the legendary Hawkins Bank, with full focus on intensive jigging and the chance for truly large dogtooth tuna

Marlin vid båtsidan före release utanför Rodrigues Island

59,995 SEK PER PERSON

This is included in the fishing trip price

• Return flights to Rodrigues Island from Stockholm, Oslo, or Copenhagen
• Airport transfer
• 4 full days of guided fishing (Hawkins Bank 89h)
• Fishing licenses and all permits
• Crew - Captain + 2 crew members
• Trolling equipment
• Accommodation on the boat (shared double room)
• Hotel accommodation on the island with shared double room
• Bed linen and towels
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, and snacks

Additional costs

• Tips for guides and staff
• Alcoholic beverages in addition to included beer
• Fishing equipment (available for rent from us upon request).

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Rodrigues Island, part of Mauritius, is a destination for those who dream of heavy jigging for dogtooth tuna in the Indian Ocean. Here you can fish both around the island and out on the legendary Hawkins Bank, an area known for deep waters, strong currents, and the chance of really big fish.

Dogtooth tuna is the focus, but there is a great variety of species such as yellowfin tuna, sailfish, GT, snapper, grouper, and marlin. The fishing is adapted to the conditions, where mornings sometimes start with trolling to find active fish, while jigging is often at its hottest towards the evening when the predatory fish become more active.

Together with experienced guides, you will fish in some of the most exciting waters of the Indian Ocean, with a full focus on hard-hitting sea fishing and brutal strikes.

  • Fiskeresenärer anländer till Rodrigues för fiske i Indiska oceanen

    Day 1

    Evening flight from Europe.

  • Flygbild över Rodrigues med korallrev och turkos lagun i Indiska oceanen

    day 2

    Arrival in Rodrigues. Transfer from the airport to the hotel where dinner awaits. This evening, you will prepare for your trip to Hawkins Bank and the fishing in the coming days.

  • Stor dogtooth tuna lyft ombord vid Hawkins Bank Rodrigues

    day 3

    First day of fishing with 10 hours of jigging and trolling around the island.

  • Liveaboarden L'Oiseau des Îles II till ankars vid Rodrigues Island

    day 4

    Depart by boat for Hawkins Bank.

  • Stor grouper tagen på jigg vid Hawkins Bank

    Day 5-7

    Waking up out on Hawkins Bank for 89 hours of fishing.

  • Douglas Dahlberg håller upp en dogtooth tuna fångad på natten med Outside Travels

    day 7

    In the evening, after the fishing trip, the journey back to Rodrigues Island begins.

  • Kustlinje och revkant runt Rodrigues sett från båt

    Day 8-9

    Days off on Rodrigues Island.

  • day 10

    Transfer to the airport for departure home to Europe.

  • day 11

    Return to Europe.

Available Dates 2027

  • Book as requested

    Depending on the length of the fishing trip, when you want to travel, and how many you are.

    Contact us with your wishes, and we will put together your package!

  • Travel 2027

    April 1-11 - Hosted trip with Swedish tour guide (SEK 64,995 - 1 spot left)

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Fiskare håller upp grouper ombord på liveaboard vid Rodrigues Ilands
Tre sportfiskare visar upp dagens dogtooth tuna i Indiska oceanen på fiskeresa till Rodrigues Ilands
Sailfish tagen på trolling på väg mot Hawkins Bank

Fishing in Rodrigues

Rodrigues Island is a well-known destination for dogtooth tuna jigging, offering a demanding but very rewarding big-game fishing experience. Here, you fish both around the island and out on the legendary Hawkins Bank, where the chance to encounter truly large fish is one of the main highlights.

The fishing is constantly adapted to the prevailing conditions. Some mornings begin with trolling to locate active fish, while on other days, the boat is already positioned over hot spots so that jigging can start immediately from the first drift.

During the day, fishing is primarily done by jigging over deep ledges and structures where predatory fish patrol. As evening approaches and the fish often become most active, jigging is also usually the hottest method, especially when targeting large dogtooth tuna.

In addition to dogtooth tuna, species such as yellowfin tuna, sailfish, GT, snapper, grouper, and marlin can be found. The fishing is physically demanding and suits those looking for intense big-game fishing with great variety and the chance of truly heavy fish in the Indian Ocean.

Douglas Dahlberg håller upp en dogtooth tuna fångad på natten med Outside Travels
Sportfiskare lyfter giant trevally efter fight vid Rodrigues
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Tung dogtooth tuna fångad på vertikaljigg vid Hawkins Bank, Speed jigging fiskeresa

Accommodation on board L'Oiseau des Îles II

L'Oiseau des Îles II is a 53-foot boat built in Mauritius with a proven design for Indian Ocean conditions. It combines stability, performance, and comfort to create a safe and functional base during your fishing trip.

Onboard, there's a complete kitchen, a spacious seating area for meals, and three air-conditioned cabins with a total of eight berths. The boat also has a bathroom with a shower and toilet, and both bed linen and towels are included.

On the flybridge, there's a large lounge with ample seating, while the spacious aft deck provides room for up to five anglers simultaneously. It also features a fighting chair and plenty of space for battling larger fish.

The food onboard is of high quality, with a mix of local dishes and international favorites. Fresh fruit and fish are recurring features, and sometimes the crew offers carpaccio of freshly caught tuna for lunch. Water, soft drinks, juice, and alcoholic beverages are included during your time onboard.

Liveaboard-båt på väg ut mot Hawkins Bank fiskeresa
Stor coral trout fångad på fiskeresa med Outside Travels vid Rodrigues Ilands
Sportfiskare lyfter giant trevally efter fight vid Rodrigues
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Speed jigging-setup med spö och rulle inför fiske vid Hawkins Bank

Gear and bait

On Rodrigues Island, speed jigging is one of the most effective methods, and a large part of the fishing revolves around hunting predatory fish along deep drops, underwater mountains, and current-swept areas in the open ocean. Here, you have the opportunity to catch species such as dogtooth tuna, yellowfin tuna, giant trevally (GT), amberjack, grouper, and coral trout.

Speed jigs between 200 and 400 grams are standard depending on depth, current, and drift. It is important to bring jigs of various shapes and weights to adapt your fishing to the conditions. Short and wider jigs with a lot of action can work well when the fish are more selective, while slimmer and faster-moving jigs often work better when predatory fish are active.

When it comes to equipment, heavy jigging combos are standard. For heavier fishing targeting large dogtooth tuna, rods paired with reels in sizes 10,000–20,000 are most common, preferably models with a low gear ratio that provide better power for heavy jigging and when larger fish need to be brought up from the depths. Lines in PE8–PE10 are often used for the heaviest setups, offering both strength and security when truly large fish strike.

For lighter jigging and smaller species, a more balanced setup with PE6 works very well, which also makes the fishing less physically demanding during long days at sea.

Varying between different jigs is often key to finding what works best on any given day. Colors like blue/silver, glow, pink, and natural baitfish patterns are proven favorites depending on depth and light conditions.

When fishing for large dogtooth tuna, much revolves around tempo and technique. Fast reeling stops combined with powerful lifts often trigger strikes, which can come brutally and without warning. It is a physical type of fishing where both equipment and angler are tested, but also fishing that can offer some of the hardest fights one can experience during a tropical fishing trip.

Hearty Rise SKYWALKER NORWAY JIGGING Spin 1.87M 150-400G 3pc Travel Rods

4 279 kr

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Before a fishing trip to Rodrigues

What fish species can be caught in Rodrigues?

Dogtooth tuna is the focus, but the variety is great. You also have the chance to catch yellowfin tuna, GT, amberjack, grouper, coral trout, snapper, sailfish, and marlin. What bites depends on the season, depth, and how the fishing is set up for the day.

When is the best time for a fishing trip to Rodrigues?

The fishing is good all year round and is rarely affected by the rainy season. If you want to maximize your chances of catching the big species, the high season is roughly November to May. Our fixed departures are planned according to when the fishing is usually at its best.

How do you fish on Rodrigues?

Jigging is the most common method, especially speed jigging along deep edges and underwater mountains. Trolling is often used in the mornings to locate active fish, and dead bait can also yield catches. Jigging is usually hottest towards evening when predatory fish become active.

How physically demanding is the fishing?

It's heavy-duty fishing. Speed jigging with 200 to 400 gram jigs over long days is demanding, and a large dogtooth tuna tests both you and your equipment. You don't need to be an elite athlete, but basic fitness makes the trip more enjoyable. If you want to wind down, the day can be broken up with trolling.

Is the trip suitable for beginners?

This is a demanding sea fishing experience that best suits those with some experience and who are looking for tough fights. You don't need to have jigged before; the guides will help you with techniques on site, but be prepared for it to be a physically demanding and intense fishing trip rather than a calm beginner's trip.

Do I need to bring my own equipment?

Trolling equipment is included. Jigging equipment can be rented from us upon request, or you can bring your own. We are happy to help you with a packing list and the right setup before departure, contact Douglas and he will guide you.

Where will we be staying during the trip?

You will stay partly in a hotel on the island, and partly aboard the liveaboard L'Oiseau des Îles II during the days spent at Hawkins Bank. Onboard there are air-conditioned cabins, shower and toilet, and the food is of high quality with both local dishes and fresh fish. Bed linen and towels are included.

Is there Wi-Fi on site?

Yes, there is Starlink on board the boat.

How do I get to Rodrigues?

You fly from Stockholm, Oslo or Copenhagen to Rodrigues, usually via Mauritius. Return flights and airport transfers are included in the price of the trip.

Do I need a visa for Mauritius?

As a Swedish citizen, you do not need a visa for tourist trips up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your return journey and have at least two blank pages for stamps.

Can I customize my fishing trip?

Absolutely, we tailor many of our trips based on when you want to travel, for how long, and how many people you are. The fixed departures are our standard trips, which we primarily base our planning on. Contact us with your preferences, and we will put together your package.

Travel Conditions

When you book a fishing trip with Outside Travels AB (org.nr 559046-2395), you travel safely and securely. We adhere to the general travel terms and conditions of the Swedish Travel Agency and Tour Operator Association (SRF), as well as our own specific terms and conditions, tailored for fishing trips and package tours.

The terms and conditions describe everything you need to know about booking, payment, cancellation, changes, and liability. We also have a travel guarantee with Kammarkollegiet, which means you are protected if something should happen to the organizer or the trip.

The purpose of our travel terms and conditions is for you to be able to focus on what matters most – your fishing adventure – with complete peace of mind and clarity before departure.