CAIRNS/LIZARD ISLAND:   late Sept, Oct & Nov - Giant Black Marlin fishing on heavy tackle along the outer edges of the Great Barrier Reef. 

TOWNSVILLE: August to mid September - Light tackle fishing for Pacific Sailfish and juvenile Black Marlin at Cape Bowling Green.

GOLD COAST: Dec & Jan and April to July - All tackle fishing for Black , Blue and Striped Marlin.

PORT STEPHENS:  Feb & March - All tackle fishing for Black, Blue and Striped Marlin.

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Cairns/Lizard Island Giant Black Marlin Fishing:         

Every Southern Hemisphere Spring, these magnificent fish congregate along the outer edges of the Great Barrier Reef between Cairns and Lizard Island to spawn.  Anglers from all part of the world travel to this tropical paradise to battle with the ultimate game fish, females of the species    weighing upwards of a massive 600 kilograms (1,300 lbs).   Mixed in with these awesome creatures are an abundance of the male 'rats' which measure only up to 160 kgs (350 lbs).  The sight of a fish in excess of 1,000 lbs jumping on the end of your line is a jaw dropping thrill that has to be experienced to be appreciated.  On REEL CHASE we offer anglers the ultimate in comfort and fishing platform combined to make your trip a truly memorable one.  Live aboard charters offer flexibility as the boat can move to access the best fishing at any given time.  We also recommend that  charters be of at least 3 days duration to give anglers the best opportunity to encounter big fish.  Advance bookings are essential.

Live aboard 'Reel Chase':  Maximum 4 anglers, includes all tackle & bait, meals & non-alcoholic drinks, limited alcoholic drinks, linen & towels..

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Townsville/Cape Bowling Green Light Tackle Fishing: 

Cape Bowling Green and the offshore shoals and Reef provide action aplenty with a wide variety of fishing available.  The huge baitschools attract sailfish and juvenile black marlin as well as other pelagics including several varieties of tuna and mackerel.  The shoals are excellent sport fishing destinations for giant trevally, jobfish and cobia and along with the Reef also fish well for great food fish such as red emperor, nannygai and  coral trout.  The area is also frequented during these winter months by humpback whales and often their calves, and many anglers are delighted with their encounters with these gentle giants.

The Cape Bowling Green billfishing grounds have also become a popular destination for salt-water fly fishermen because of the number of 'shots' that can be had on billfish there.  It is not uncommon for one boat to raise up to 30 fish in a day giving the angler more opportunity to hone the skills required using this equipment.   For other anglers the challenge is to use very light tackle.  Billfish here are have been captured on line as light as 1 kg, with 6kg and 10kg being the more conventional choices.  Nearly all billfish are tagged and released, with this area recording a higher than normal recapture ratio of previously tagged fish.

Cape Bowling Green is located 30 miles east of Townsville and has excellent overnight anchorages for overnight and/or extended live aboard trips. Bookings are essential.

Whole Boat Charters Available:

Day Trips:  Maximum 6 anglers, includes all tackle & bait.

Live aboard:  Maximum 4 anglers, includes all tackle & bait, meals & non-alcoholic drinks, limited alcoholic drinks, linen & towels.

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Gold Coast:    Australia's premium holiday destination, the Gold Coast really does have it all.  Light tackle fishing for black marlin and mid to heavy tackle fishing for striped and blue marlin, all within sight of the fabulous sandy beaches.  The water gets very deep very quickly offshore offering a range of pelagic fishing as well for wahoo, yellowfin tuna and mahi mahi, to name a few.  While the anglers are out fishing, the family onshore can enjoy a myriad of activities including a visit to one of the many theme parks and attractions available. 

Whole Boat Charters Available:

Day Trips - Heavy Tackle Marlin Fishing - maximum 4 anglers and includes all tackle & bait.

Day Trips - Light Tackle Game & Sport Fishing - maximum 6 anglers and includes all tackle & bait.

Corporate Trips on the Broadwater - maximum 10 passengers, Catering available.

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Port Stephens:  Port Stephens, situated at beautiful Nelson Bay 100 miles north of Sydney, is a magnificent natural harbour setting which offers light, mid and heavy tackle billfishing for black, striped and blue marlin in the nearby offshore waters during the Summer months. 

Whole Boat Charters Available:

Day Trips - Heavy Tackle Marlin Fishing - maximum 4 anglers and includes all tackle & bait.

Day Trips - Light Tackle Game & Sport Fishing - maximum 6 anglers and includes all tackle & bait.

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