Meet the Team
Passionate. Experienced. Local.
At Boca Raton Madeira, our crew is more than just a team—we’re a family of seasoned anglers, skippers, and sea lovers committed to giving you the ultimate fishing experience in Madeira.
Melanie Robinson
CAPTAIN & MANAGER
Melanie keeps the boys under tight wraps
She wont let them sit or even take a nap
Makes sure there’s always food on the boat
She remembers all about your wishes that you spoke
If you tell her all the things you want for your trip
She’ll make sure you have it without a beat or a skip
Contact her if you want to book
She’ll have it all sorted without a second look.
You might see her in the tower or down on the deck
Making sure that you have all you select
The boys are smart and call her their Queen
Cause she keeps the cogs oiled and running a dream!
Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Melanie has spent the majority of her life on and under the water. Diving, spear fishing and big game fishing are her passion and profession. Melanie has travelled to fisheries around the world and had the exceptional opportunity to live in Ascension Island and St Helena experiencing the wonderous fisheries there. Melanie is also the founder and manufacturer of world renown MelDorado Teasers. She is also a Pro Team Staff Captain with FishRazr and manages the day to day operations of the charters. Should you need anything at all for your trip; Reach out to her and she will be sure to try and do everything possible to make it happen!
Tony Roden
OWNER
Tony be like our crew’s Jesus
Our knight in armour when Adrian couldn’t be with us
With a fresh attitude and a smile on his face
He made for us the best workplace.
To know that Adrian is in good hands
Back singing and fishing with his band
May his soul rest in heaven up there
Looking down at us fishing his boat so dear
Tony has some idea what he’s done
Bringing memories and sentiment to not just one
Frits, Gonçalo, Grace, Diogo and me
Will run this gift in Adrian’s legacy
Thank you Tony for saving all these souls
We’ll bring it home like the Super Bowl
We’ll take the clients out fishing in that sea so blue
And endeavour to make their fishing dreams come true!
Even Cowboys love fishing!!!
After decades of running his businesses in Texas and making fishing trips to Hawaii, Tony traded the TTT Longhorn Ranch and moved to Madeira in pursuit of his “grander” dreams. Buying the Boca Raton from his good friend Frits, continuing the legacy of Adrian’s vision has become his passion in paradise. Tony runs the corporate side of the business and monitors operations when he isn’t fishing himself.
Tony has an unwavering stoicism and prides himself on being a great boss which all his team will attest to.
Adrian Bowmer
1967-2023
Adrian left us suddenly and way too soon
He was loved dearly from the earth to the moon
All he dreamed of was to go out and fish
And tick off all the species on his bucket list.
A good man who put his family and friends first
With him around, for love, did no one thirst.
Boca Raton will continue to run in his honour
And we’ll nod him every time we catch a fish upon her.
RIP Adrian
With us in spirit and we continue fishing Boca Raton in his legacy. Adrian was brought up fishing and hunting with his father. The ocean was his second big love after his family and being able to run his own charter operation was a dream come true. We miss him dearly but we also know we now have a guardian angel watching over us each wave we cross.