BRISBANE FISHING CHARTERS
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Excited about booking your Brisbane fishing charter. At Frenzy Charters we tick all the boxes, catering for the novice through to the most experienced fishers.
Action packed full day Brisbane fishing charters are tailored to your requirements, may include reef, game and shark fishing.
New to the south east coast of Queensland, guests have the opportunity to fish the hidden depths of the continental shelf. Suited for all but not your usual hands on fishing charter, target giant Bass Grouper/Hapuka and the much sought after Blue Eye Trevalla, usually only experienced by professional fishermen. We utilise heavy duty electric reels and when sea conditions permit, braided lines can be shared amongst guests while fishing waters ranging in depths from 400-600 metres. Reef and Game fishing can also be incorporated into this 12 hour tour.
Our competitors all claim to have the biggest, fastest and best of everything. This all means nothing if you are not where the fish are.
Our Brisbane fishing Charters depart from Manly boat Harbour at the heart of Brisbane and only 60 minutes North of the Gold Coast.
FISHING DAY - WHAT TO EXPECT
We meet at the William Gunn Jetty, Be there 15 minutes prior to departure time at around 5.45am for a 6.00am departure late comers miss the boat. After we load your gear on the boat, guests are signed on and a full safety briefing is given by the crew. Also discussed are the weather conditions, latest catches and guests expectations. ie reef fishing, game fishing, live baiting, trolling, float lining and species sought.
Enjoy a hot coffee and toast as we set out across the sheltered waters of Moreton Bay, out through South Passage to the open sea. A fresh supply of live bait may be critical to a successful day of fishing offshore (depending on season), we will use bait jigs for this. With bait tank full we head offshore depending on where the action has been.
Total travelling time may be as little as 1 hr or around 2.5 hrs for continental shelf trips. Trolling lines are often deployed on the way out and between fishing spots. During the winter months we target Snapper, Pearl Perch, Amberjack, King fish, Teraglin Jew. As we move into summer Marlin, Dolphin Fish, Tuna, Shark, Mackerel, Sail Fish and Wahoo may be caught.
Much of what we do depends on the weather, wind direction and speed, as well as current direction and speed. All these play a critical role in the success of the day, therefore we are always ready to change our tactics to match the prevailing conditions. I DON'T sit around all day waiting for the fish to bite, I'll give it my best shot at what I think we should do. For both myself and the crew, job satisfaction comes from putting our guests onto fish. On full day fishing charters we usually head in around 2.00 pm (depending on how far we travelled).
Your catch is placed in ice slurry on capture and to avoid spoiling, fish are best kept whole (not gutted) and prepared for cooking at home. Crew will clean fish should guest require assistance.
Aussie BBQ and fresh gourmet rolls keep the hunger pains away.
All day free soft drinks, bottled water, tea, coffee and biscuits.
SHOULD I USE A CHARTER BOAT?
Charter boat web sites and brochures are loaded with pictures of fish to wet your appetite, but this is not a representation of every day we fish. As owner operators, We do what we can to put our customers on fish, this is what pays expenses and keeps people coming back. But the reality is that there are days when fish just don't want to play the game and there is nothing that can be done about it. Before booking your charter, ask yourself - will I be disappointed if I come home with nothing, rarly happens but does.
HAVING BOOKED
Don't destroy your charter with a bout of sea sickness. I don't have a lot of confidence in natural cures (works for some), so see your chemist and follow the instructions on the packet. Avoid spicy foods the night prior to your charter and toast is best for breakfast.
