Heavy Tackle Marlin Fishing
Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island — names that
make this region of north-eastern Australia legendary among anglers
seeking out their “holy grail”, the world's largest
marlin. No place on Earth offers fishermen a better shot at a 1,000-pound
marlin than Cairns, gateway to the blue Pacific off the Great Barrier
Reef. Our main heavy tackle season runs mid-September through November
(may run a little earlier or later, depending on conditions). While
most of the marlin encountered are blacks, large blues also turn
up and make their presence felt through to around February. Our
state of the art game fishing vessel New Moon is the ideal platform
to achieve this goal along with many other XOS species that inhabit
the GBR.
Light Tackle Fishing
While light tackle options are available year round, June through
to August offers the world's fastest fishing for little black marlin,
right along the reef with some good sailfishing mixed in just to
keep you honest. The vast reef also provides great light-tackle
opportunities for species such as Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, Trevally,
Mahi Mahi and Tuna just to name a few. Our close inshore islands,
shoals and wrecks are home for many of these speedsters and are
worthy opponents for sportfishermen on ultra light and light tackle.
Popper Casting and Jigging
Giant Trevally (Caranx ignobilis) or "GT's" as they are
universally known are 'pound for pound' one of the toughest fish
to catch in the world. Found throughout the Indo Pacific Oceans,
the greatest numbers however are found on the bommies and structures
of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Not only are they back breakers
to land, but they will cut you off in the reef with total disregard
for your expensive tackle. It is little wonder that GT's are the
ultimate fish to catch and the Japanese angling fraternity in particular
rate them more highly than black marlin - now that's saying something!
Poppers also account for many other species that make the GBR their
home.
Jigging is also a very productive and spectacular way to fish both
the outer reefs deep drop offs as well as the insure reefs, shoals
and wrecks. With the help and expertise of Bumpa-Bar Tim (Tim Staudinger)
we specialise in trips that exclusively target nearly all of the
recognized sport fish that inhabit the reefs and surrounding waters.
Our Fleet:
Vessel
Name: New Moon
Description:
New Moon is a state of the art 43ft O’Brien Sportfisher launched
in September 1999.
New Moon is suitable for both day charters or extended
live aboard charters. She features the latest in electronic equipment
and has a freshwater maker, ample fridge and freezer capacity
and a split air-conditioning system for optimum cabin comfort.
New Moon comfortably sleeps 6 persons and has two bathrooms (incl
ensuite to main cabin). The galley is equipped with cook tops
as well as convection and microwave oven. Entertainment extras
in the saloon include TV and video & DVD with playback facility
as well as 6 stacker CD player. Charter Prices
The electronic system features the latest SIMRAD
technology, forward scanning sonar, multiple GPS plotters and
sounders. Fishing features include first class custom tackle,
built-in tuna-tubes, live bait and brine tanks. Specialising
in 1-day and extended charters, light tackle, heavy tackle (seasons
apply), lure, fly or popper casting. New Moon's skipper & crew
are very experienced and are the winners of many game fishing tournaments.
Vessel
Name: Sanity
Description: Sanity is a state of the art 8.5 m Cairns Custom
Craft was launched in January 2005.
Sanity is suitable for comfortable day charters. She features
the latest in electronic equipment and has ample fridge and freezer
capacity. The galley is adequate for day charter.
Entertainment
extras in the saloon include stereo tuner and CD player. The
electronic system features the latest Furuno technology, GPS
plotters and sounders. Fishing features include first class custom
tackle. Specialising in 1-day charters, light tackle, heavy tackle
(seasons apply), lure, fly or popper casting. Sanity's skipper & crew
are very experienced and are the winners of many game fishing
tournaments. Charter Prices
Vessel Name: Karma
Description:
Karma is a 4.6m Cairns Custom Craft "Barra Punt" designed to suit lure
and fly fishing in the tropical rainforest rivers and estuaries of the Far North.
Karma features a 50 hp Yamaha Outboard, 55lb
Thrust Min Kota Electric, Humminbird sounder, built in rod
and lure storage so nothing gets in the way or under your feet.
It is fully equipped with the latest tackle, Shimano, Loomis,
Sage, System II etc. or you are welcome to bring your own. Karma
also carries a large range of lures and flies that work on local
fish. Calm water lure and fly fishing specialists, day and extended
charters. Karma is manned by a fully qualified & experienced
guide.
Charter
Prices
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