Captain
Adriano Medeiros

Member since January 2018 Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Background
Capt. Adriano Medeiros and his son Milton are experienced fishermen who love the ocean. They welcome you on board Ratinho and are always ready to make your trip fun and unforgettable. They love to meet and relate with other cultures, and they will always be ready for your adventure In the iconic waters of Azores. It's more than just fishing, it's an enjoyable day on the water filled with fish and the view of the beautiful shoreline, exploring great spots where you can stop for a swim or snorkel. Nothing makes the crew happier than taking customers out on a productive trip and seeing the smiles on their faces.
Techniques
We found people like to troll along the shoreline, so we set the outriggers trying different kinds of lures, where we normally get some nice 3–6 kg Barracudas, stopping at strategic points to do bottom fishing with shrimp, catching normally the most common inshore species like Grouper, Seabream, Snapper, and Triggerfish. For the adventurers that like to go out over 10 miles, we set our Big Game rods, reels, and lures and go for it. Please note that to make the most of it, a half-day is very little time and with little time there are less chances of a catch. We also love to know people from different countries and cultures and some come with their experience and their own techniques which we value and enjoy trying.

Hey, I'm Captain Adriano Medeiros

Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Background
Capt. Adriano Medeiros and his son Milton are experienced fishermen who love the ocean. They welcome you on board Ratinho and are always ready to make your trip fun and unforgettable. They love to meet and relate with other cultures, and they will always be ready for your adventure In the iconic waters of Azores. It's more than just fishing, it's an enjoyable day on the water filled with fish and the view of the beautiful shoreline, exploring great spots where you can stop for a swim or snorkel. Nothing makes the crew happier than taking customers out on a productive trip and seeing the smiles on their faces.
Techniques
We found people like to troll along the shoreline, so we set the outriggers trying different kinds of lures, where we normally get some nice 3–6 kg Barracudas, stopping at strategic points to do bottom fishing with shrimp, catching normally the most common inshore species like Grouper, Seabream, Snapper, and Triggerfish. For the adventurers that like to go out over 10 miles, we set our Big Game rods, reels, and lures and go for it. Please note that to make the most of it, a half-day is very little time and with little time there are less chances of a catch. We also love to know people from different countries and cultures and some come with their experience and their own techniques which we value and enjoy trying.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(32 reviews)
Ponta Delgada
Trips from US $482

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (54)
My very Best choice
My very Best choice
Very fun!
+51
Angler rating
24
6
1
0
1
Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
74%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 32 reviews
Uli D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

My very Best choice

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Trolling or Bottom on April 28, 2024
After checking all Sports fishing Providers, i decited to Book my fishing Trips with Captain Adriano. And this was doubtfulnes...
Uli D. recommends Ratinho Sportfishing, BigGame coast
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Adriano Medeiros Captain replied

Jan D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Catching fish in the Atlanticโ€ฆwaw!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on September 26, 2023
The four of us, my three children and myself, are far from experienced fishermen but with the great crew on board of the Ratinho...
Jan D. recommends Ratinho Sportfishing, BigGame coast
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Adriano Medeiros Captain replied

Eelco V. H.
Berghem, Netherlands
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day with fantastic finish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing on May 9, 2023
We spend a great day with Captain Adriano and his crew mate Philippe. First half of the trip we did not have a lot of action,...
Eelco V. H. recommends Ratinho Sportfishing, BigGame coast
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Adriano Medeiros Captain replied

Michel K.
North Providence, RI
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day bottom fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 18, 2023
We really enjoyed the fishing trip. Although the weather wasnโ€™t that good (we were happy we brought rain coats) we had a...
Michel K. recommends Ratinho Sportfishing, BigGame coast
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
  Adriano Medeiros Captain replied

Alistair J.
Pawtucket, RI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 30, 2023
We had a fantastic morningโ€™s fishing with Adriano and his mate. He knew all the best spots to fish and constantly moved us...
Alistair J. recommends Ratinho Sportfishing, BigGame coast
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Adriano Medeiros Captain replied