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how the fishing tackle shop came to be

The story of Mister Fish, the fishing tackle franchise.

Mister Fish, is a well known name in the fishing industry. It is the only fishing tackle franchise to enter the Maltese islands in 1998.  Josef Camilleri, a keen fisherman himself, saw the necessity to open a large fishing tackle shop to be able to fully cater for the fisherman’s needs.  The first outlet was opened in Iklin in 1998. Following the success of Mister Fish in Iklin, two years later, in 2000 another outlet was opened in Fgura. The third outlet of Mister Fish was opened in 2002 in Gzira, Malta.

Mister Fish offers a vast, well priced range of top brands in fishing tackle products including ground bait, artificial bait and also live bait.  To further complement the fishing tackle side, Mister Fish also offers scuba diving equipment ranging from masks, flippers, suits and anything you need for your next scuba diving adventure.

mister fisherman, the tv programme.

Mister Fish also has a series of fishing programmes which can be watched on Misterfisherman Youtube channel.   These programmes are solely dedicated to fishing.  In these TV documentaries we get to meet different people from all walks of life, young and old where they share fishing experiences, old and also new techniques.  We are always striving to stay ahead, always thinking of new ideas to put fishing in the lead.

mister fish's team of professionals.

Josef Camilleri together with a very professional team at Mister Fish, are always willing to give you their time to teach you the basics of of many types of fishing techniques, both from land and boat.  They help you to choose the right tackle and bait to make a good catch.  Josef, although a very busy person both at home with five kids and also running a business, always finds the time to practice his favourite past- time.  One of the many advantages of this sport is that it can be practiced alone, with family  or with friends.  It is a hobby that can give you a different thrill all throughout the year, as each month brings a different catch of fish.  In January for example,  is the Calamari season,  April is good for Cuttlefish (Siċċ), May is the Tuna season.  September/October is lampuki time and one can find Mullet all the year round with so many other species of fish.  Josef definitely recommends anyone who has never tried fishing to give it a go and try the experience at first hand and see how rewarding and relaxing it can be.

Stop at one of Mister Fish’s outlets to get a better understanding of the fishing tackle franchise we are so proud of. 

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Mister Fish, Joseph Camilleri
We all have our dreams. We all have high hopes and wishes for a more fulfilling life. I have mine. Sadly though, not all of us are lucky enough to see our dreams take a real form, to be able to see them, touch them and savor their real meaning in our own lifetime. But some are, and I am one of them. Ever since I was a little boy, one would always find me with a fishing rod in hand, trying to hook a mullet off the pier in my hometown of Msida. My father had a small fishing boat and I can still see him and my mother, together on this tiny boat ‘irejjxu’ as the sun set in those memorable summer nights. Sadly both my mother and father are no longer with us. I am grateful to my father for planting in me a love for the sea and fishing. I thank my mother for instilling in me her powerful drive to face life with courage and to never let go of my dreams. This Mister Fish venture, fishing tackle franchise, was my lifelong dream, which I owe to my dear parents. This is what makes Mister Fish so much more than a business venture for me. It is my hobby, indeed my life passion and I am very happy to be able to share it with you all – friends of Mister Fish.
Friends of Mister Fish
Josef Camilleri
Director