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Stor dogtooth tuna lyfts ombord efter jiggingfight vid Hawkins Bank

Rodrigues Island - Hosted trip Douglas Dahlberg

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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.

Regarding the fishing trip

Fishing trip to Rodrigues Island – dogtooth tuna with Douglas

Rodrigues Island is a hosted trip for those who want to experience heavy jigging for dogtooth tuna with Douglas Dahlberg as your Swedish tour leader. Fishing awaits both around the island and on the legendary Hawkins Bank, with brutal strikes, long fights and a full focus on deep-sea fishing in the Indian Ocean. If you need help with equipment, technique or planning, Douglas will be close at hand throughout the trip.

Marlin vid båtsidan före release utanför Rodrigues Island

64,995 SEK per person

This is included in the fishing trip price

  • Return flights to Rodrigues Island from Stockholm, Oslo, or Copenhagen
  • Airport transfer
  • Four full days of guided fishing, both around the island and out at Hawkins Bank
  • Fishing licenses and all permits
  • Swedish tour guide
  • Crew: captain and two crew members
  • Trolling equipment
  • Accommodation on the boat (shared double cabin)
  • Hotel accommodation on the island (shared double room)
  • Bed linen and towels
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, and snacks

Additional costs

  • Tips for guides and staff
  • Alcoholic beverages other than the included beer
  • Fishing equipment (available for rent from us upon request)
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Unique fishing in Rodrigues

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

Fishing is constantly adapted to the 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 usually the hottest method, especially in the pursuit of 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 really heavy fish in the Indian Ocean.

  • Day 1

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

  • Kustlinje och revkant runt Rodrigues sett från båt

    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.

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    day 3

    First day of fishing with ten hours of fishing around the island before departure to Hawkins Bank

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

    day 4

    Depart by boat for Hawkins Bank.

  • Day 5-7

    Waking up at Hawkins Bank for several days of fishing aboard the liveaboard.

  • day 7

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

  • 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

  • 1-11 April 2027

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How does fishing work on Hawkins Bank?

Hawkins Bank is one of the most famous areas around Rodrigues and a major reason why anglers travel here. Deep waters, strong currents, and structures that attract large predatory fish converge here.

The primary focus is on heavy jigging for dogtooth tuna, but the fishing varies depending on activity, currents, and weather. Some days involve intense fishing over deep ledges, while others combine jigging with trolling to locate fish.

When the fishing is at its best, bites can be brutal and without warning. It is this variation and the feeling that anything can bite that makes Rodrigues special for many sea anglers.

Douglas Dahlberg i fight med stor dogtooth tuna under jigging

What does a hosted trip to Rodrigues Island involve?

On this hosted trip, you will travel with Douglas Dahlberg, a well-known figure in the Swedish sport fishing world with extensive experience in sea fishing and international fishing trips. He will be with you from the preparations at home in Sweden to the last day of fishing out at sea.

If you need support with equipment, technique, or how to best plan your fishing, he will be by your side all week. Many also appreciate the social aspect of traveling in a group with other sea anglers and sharing experiences both on the boat and after the day's fishing.

Douglas Dahlberg guidar fiskare i jiggingteknik ombord vid Rodrigues

Who is Douglas Dahlberg

Douglas Dahlberg is an experienced angler with a strong background as a fishing guide and camp manager. After more than twelve years in Northern Norway, he has built up extensive knowledge in sea fishing and predator fishing, where large fish and demanding conditions have been a natural part of everyday life.

In addition to Nordic waters, Douglas has fished in destinations such as Madagascar, the Andaman Islands, the Maldives, Rodrigues Island, and Panama. The experiences from tropical fishing have given him broad knowledge of tackle, techniques, and what actually works when it matters.

Whether you need help with PE lines, jigs, reel sizes, or how the fishing usually works at a location, you can rely on Douglas's experience throughout your trip.

Douglas Dahlberg håller upp en dogtooth tuna ombord vid Hawkins Bank
Douglas Dahlberg med dogtooth tuna fångad på natten med Outside Travels

Fishing on Rodrigues Island

Rodrigues Island is a well-known destination for dogtooth tuna jigging, offering challenging yet highly rewarding offshore fishing. Here, you'll fish both around the island and out on Hawkins Bank, where the chance to encounter truly large fish is one of the major 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, allowing jigging to commence directly 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 fish often become most active, jigging tends to be at its hottest, especially when targeting large dogtooth tuna.

In addition to dogtooth tuna, species such as yellowfin tuna, sailfish, giant trevally (GT), snapper, grouper, and marlin can be found. The fishing is physically demanding and suits those seeking intense offshore fishing with great variety and the chance of landing truly heavy fish in the Indian Ocean.

Stor dogtooth tuna lyfts ombord efter jiggingfight vid Hawkins Bank
Speed jigging-setup med spö och rulle inför fiske vid Hawkins Bank
Fiskare håller upp dogtooth tuna ombord på liveaboard vid Rodrigues
Douglas Dahlberg guidar fiskare i jiggingteknik ombord vid Rodrigues

Live in the heart of the fishing village

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.

Liveaboarden L'Oiseau des Îles II till ankars vid Rodrigues Island
Sailfish bryter ytan under fight på väg mot Hawkins Bank
Dogtooth tuna fångad på fiskeresa med Outside Travels vid Rodrigues
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fish species and bait choice

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.

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Before a fishing trip to Rodrigues Island

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 year-round and is rarely affected by the rainy season. If you want to maximize your chances for the big species, the high season is approximately November to May. Our fixed departures are scheduled for when the fishing is typically at its best.

How big does a dogtooth tuna get in Rodrigues?

Rodrigues and Hawkins Bank are known for really big dogtooth tuna. Here, there's a chance of fish weighing well over a hundred kilos, and it's precisely the possibility of that size that attracts big-game anglers here. How big a fish you encounter depends on the season, conditions, and luck, but the dream fish is definitely here.

How large is the group on a hosted trip?

You will be traveling in a smaller group of sea anglers with Douglas as your Swedish tour guide. The aft deck can accommodate up to five anglers simultaneously, ensuring everyone has plenty of space and fishing time during the days on board.

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. Fishing usually heats up towards the evening when the predatory fish are most active.

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 physically demanding is the fishing?

This is heavy fishing. Speed jigging with jigs weighing 200 to 400 grams for long days is demanding, and a large dogtooth tuna will test both you and your equipment. You don't need to be an elite athlete, but a basic level of fitness will make the trip more enjoyable. If you want to take it easy, 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.

What is the cost of the trip and what is included in the price?

The trip costs SEK 64,995 per person. The price includes round-trip flights, airport transfers, four full days of guided fishing, a Swedish tour guide, crew, accommodation on board and in a hotel, all meals, and licenses and permits. See the full list of what's included further up the page.

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.

Travel Guarantees & Insurance

We at Outside Travels have arranged travel guarantees with Kammarkollegiet, which means you travel safely with us.

The travel guarantee entitles you to compensation if any part of your package tour or linked travel arrangements cannot be carried out due to the organizer's insolvency.

With our travel guarantee and well-planned fishing trips, you can lean back and focus on what's most important – your fishing adventure.

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.