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Anglers Advantage offer one of the best fishing charter experience in Darwin and on the Sunshine Coast. We offer a huge range of fishing options and you are assured of finding a fishing charter package that will match your needs. We operate in Darwin from March through until late October and then travel south to Queenslands Sunshine Coast where we operate during the wet season in Darwin (from November through until the end of February). We specialise in the offering individual tuition of Soft Plastics and Light Tackle Sports Fishing and we give you a personalised fishing experience.

The target species in Darwin are Barramundi, Threadfin Salmon, Queenfish, Longtail Tuna, Mack Tuna, Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon, Golden Snapper, Javelin Fish, Brown Mowong, Trevally, Bream and the Sunshine Coast species being Inshore-Jewfish, Trevally, Flathead, Bream, Whiting, and Offshore Longtail Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Mack Tuna, Spotted Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel.

Our fishing tours are conducted on board our custom modified Polycraft 4.8 Brumby, it is the best platform for estuary and close offshore fishing. In Darwin we work out of Darwin Harbour fishing the feeder creeks flicking lures among the Mangrove lined banks for Barrmundi, Mangrove Jacks and Threadfin Salmon whilst in the main harbour we target schools of Longtail Tunas, Trevallys, Queenfish and a range of Mackerels.

In Queensland we offer inshore guided tours including some sensational impoundment fishing, whilst our offshore soft plastics charters and light tackle spinning charters are not to be missed.

Vessel: BRUMBY

Target Species: Bream, Flathead, Whiting, Mangrove Jack, Jewfish, Trevally, Tuna, and Mackerel

Inclusions: Fishing Rod, Reels, Tackle, Drinking water

Things to Bring: Hat, Sunscreen, Long Sleeve Shirt, Food, Camera, Soft Drinks

Tour Packages and Prices

DARWIN

Target Species: Queenfish, Mackerel, Trevally, Tuna, Barramundi, Golden Snapper

Departure Area: Darwin Harbour

Full Day Trip

• Price: $375 per person

• Departure Time: 8am

• Returning Time: 5 pm

Half Day Morning Trip

• Price: $150 per person

• Departure Time: 8am

• Returning Time: 12pm

Half Day Afternoon Trip

• Price: $175 per person

• Departure Time: 1pm

• Returning Time: 5pm

SUNSHINE COAST

Tour Destinations: Noosa River, Mooloolah River, Pumicestone Passage, Lake MacDonald and Maroochy River

Target Species: Spanish Mackerel, Spotted Mackerel, Mack Tuna, Longtail Tuna, Spangled Perch, Saratoga, Silver Perch, Golden Perch, Australian Bass, Mangrove Jack, Mulloway, Chopper Tailor, Tarpon, Trevally, Flathead and Bream

Full Day Estuary

• Price: $300 per person

• Departure Time: 8 am

• Returning Time: 5 pm

Full Day Offshore

• Price: $350 per person

• Departure Time: 7 am

• Returning Time: 5 pm

Half Day Morning Estuary

• Price: $125 per person

• Departure Time: 8 am

• Returning Time: 12 pm

Half Day Morning Offshore

• Price: $175 per person

• Departure Time: 7 am

• Returning Time: 12 pm

Half Day Afternoon Estuary

• Price: $175 per person

• Departure Time: 12 noon

• Returning Time: 5 pm

Half Day Afternoon Offshore

• Price: $175 per person

• Departure Time: 12 noon

• Returning Time: 5pm

Company Information

Brian Readman has over 3 decades experience fishing both locally and internationally. He has fished in exotic locations chasing everything from Trout to Blue Marlin and Yellowfin Tuna. These places include the Mexican Baja Peninsula, Florida Keys, and Cape Town and Durban in South Africa. This experience has armed Brian with a wealth of knowledge and the list of species he has come up against is vast.

As an exceptional angler and mentor Brian will educate you in advanced fishing techniques in a relaxed and easy to follow manner. He is expert in the use of Soft Plastics and when it comes to Light Tackle Sports Fishing his wealth of knowledge is unbeatable. Heres your chance to learn the secrets to becoming a better angler from one of the best skippers around.

The vessel is a custom built 4.8 metre Polycraft BRUMBY powered by a 2008 Yamaha 80 horsepower four stroke outboard. The Brumby provides the client with maximum comfort and time to enjoy the activities that are scheduled on their fishing adventure. The front casting platform offers excellent visibility at the ideal height for long accurate casts. There is a large esky onboard to keep your catch fresh. To assist with stealth navigation the vessel has a Minn Kota 24v 80lb thrust electric motor operated by remote control for silent approaches among mangroves and sand flats.

Anglers Advantage tours are in high demand, avoid disappointment by booking in early.

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Vessel: OPAL 2 and HOT CHILLY

Minimum Passengers: 5 persons

Maximum Passengers : 11 persons

Available Species: Blue Crab, Garfish, Flathead, Salmon, Snook, Australian Big Snapper, King George Whiting and Squid

Departure Area: North Haven Public Boat Ramp

Tour Prices:

*Snapper/Offshore Fishing Charter Price: $225 per person

*Standard Full Day Eight Hour Fishing Charter Price: $190 per person

*Standard Six Hour Inshore Fishing Charter Price: $150 per person

*York Peninsula Country Trip (by arrangement)

Price: $POA

Inclusions: Accommodation

Tour Destinations: Turton Point and Corny Point

Tour Duration: Two to three days fishing

Target Species: Snapper/ King George Whiting

Things to Bring: Hat Camera Sunscreen Food Drinks Bait Tackle Reels Rods Alcohol Esky and ice

Company Information

Reel Screamer Fishing Charters is owned and operated by Kevin Sweeney who has been fishing around the area for almost forty years. With his vast experience in recreational fishing, he won several awards and is well known in the fishing industry. In addition to that, in sixty years history of the Australian Anglers Association, Kevin is the only angler who won the Australian Champion of Champions fishing title three times and a further combined eight South Australian Champion of Champions fishing titles. Kevin loves to share his local fishing knowledge with his customers to ensure the best and most memorable fishing experience.

Opal 2 and the Clayton Gallant called “Hot Chilly” vessel is used to carry passengers out to their respective tour trips. Opal 2 was built and designed to provide safe and stable platforms that handle the unique waves of St. Vincent Gulf. Opal 2 is a trailerable Nereus 20 that was built to 2C survey regulation and licensed under SA Fisheries Charter Boat Act. The vessel is equipped with full safety requirement, GPS plotter systems, toilet, and customised with quality fish finders. Hot Chilly is a brand new 7.4 meter Clayton Gallant used to cater for larger groups up to 11 persons.

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Vessel: Vixen

Maximum Passengers: 12 persons

Tour Destinations: Althorpe Island, Wedge Island, Neptune Island, Kangaroo Island, Investigator Island, Cabbage Patch, Thistle Island and beyond.

Available Species: Nannygai, Blue Morwong, Tuna, Blue Groper, King George Whiting, Snapper, Harlequin, Salmon, Samson, Kingfish, Trevally, Sweep, Flathead, Thresher, Shark-Mako, Bronze Whaler, Blue, Seven Gill, Gummy, School and many more.

Departure Area: Marion Bay (departure point during winter months), Pondalowie Bay (departure point to Wedge Island and beyond)

Inclusions: Quality overhead and thread line outfits, Braided line, Some lures and jigs (upon request), Bait and Tackle (*you can bring your own fishing equipment if you like)

Tour Packages and Prices:

*One Day Deep Sea Fishing Charter

Price: $250 per person

Tour Duration: One Day

Tour Inclusions: *Fishing gear, bait and tackle are provided plus one night accommodation, fish cleaning available.

*Three Days Live Aboard Deep Sea Charter

Price: $450 per person per day

Tour Duration: Three Days and Two Nights

Tour Inclusions: *Fishing gear, bait and tackle, meals, plus 1 night accommodation on land prior to departure

*One Day Tuna and Deep Sea Long Range Fishing Charter

Price: $350 per person

Tour Duration: One Day

Tour Inclusions: *Fishing gear, bait and tackle, plus one night accommodation, fish cleaning available.

*Three to Five Days Live Aboard Deep Sea Fishing Charter

Price: $450 per person per day

Tour Duration: 3-5 Days and Nights

Tour Inclusions: *Fishing gear, bait and tackle, meals, plus one night accommodation on land prior to departure, fish cleaning available.

Company Information

Reef Encounters Fishing Charters is owned and operated by Mark who has been fishing around the Australian waters, from Marion Bay and Pondalowie Bay since the day the Charter was established in 1998. It is now recognised as one of the foremost and leading fishing Charters in South Australia. They offer the best deep sea fishing hot spots within the waters of Australia.

A 45 foot Harriscraft with customised long range charter vessel is used in carrying their customers on their respective tour requested. The vessel is equipped with toilet, custom fit-out, galley, ample shade and seats for all the passengers on board.

Reef Encounters Fishing Charter also accepts corporate groups to come and have the best fishing experience with a saltwater fishing tour as part of their corporate retreat or corporate team building activity. There are many land based activities aside from saltwater fishing tours with the guidance of your skipper Mark.

Instructions:

What to bring: -Food, water and drinks in a small esky.

-A large esky with ice in your car to ice down your fish once back on the beach (the fish will be looked after on board in an ice slurry)

-Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

-Pillows and quilts / sleeping bag for the accommodation

-Provided at the accommodation is tea, coffee, sugar, milk and a BBQ

-Alcohol is allowed on the boat in moderation but please restrict to cans only, no glass and please drink responsibly

What is included: -1 nights accommodation with additional nights available subject to availability.

Vessel: The Youngcraft

Maximum Passengers: 8 Passengers (including the skipper)

Minimum Passengers: 5 Passengers

Available Species: Garfish, King George Whiting, Snappers, Squid, Flathead and Blue Swimmer Crabs

Tour Destinations : Semaphore and Largs Bay

Tour Packages:

*Twilight Cruise:

Price: $100 per person

Inclusions: Coffee, Tea, Light Refreshments (served with cheese and nibbles), Wine, Beer And Champers (B.Y.O)

Departure Area: North Haven Ramp

*Eco-Tour:

Price: $100 per person

Inclusions: Tea, Coffee, and Light Refreshments (served with cheese and nibbles)

Departure Area: North Haven Ramp

*Fishing Adventure 1:

Price: $240 per person

Inclusions: Lunch (Sausage Sizzle) and Soft Drinks

Tour Duration: Full Day Fishing Charter

*Fishing Adventure 2:

Price: P.O.A per person

Inclusions: Accommodation

Tour Duration: 2 Full Days and 1 Night

*My out of the Ordinary Adventure:

Price: P.O.A per person

Company Information

Lawrie Fishing Charter is based at North Haven, Adelaide, South Australia, which is only 15 kilometers North of Adelaide CBD. There are a lot of natural and artificial reefs including ship wrecks found within the area, especially in the Gulf of St. Vincent.

Tourists and adventurers are accompanied by an expert, experienced and professional skipper to guide them and help make a memorable and adventurous experience which they will never forget. Rob Lawrie is one of those skippers who will accompany you. He has been fishing in the area for over 30 years.

Lawrie Fishing Charter staff ensure the passengers that the vessel they use is well maintained by checking its motor to ensure the safety of the passengers on board. Youngcraft vessel will take the passengers at North Haven Marina, which adjoins Semaphore and Larges Bay. The vessel is equipped with Volvo Penta 200 horse power Turbo Diesel, Toilet, First Aid kit, HF radio, GME VHF radio and Fire extinguisher.

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Hook and Sinker Weekender

Goin’ Off Safaris offers a range of adventure/fishing/exploration packages based around Coffin Bay, and even as far as Birdsville in Outback Australia. Visit South Australia- the Seafood Capital of Australia and jump aboard one of our exciting packages. Make the most of your holiday reeling in some hungry and fighting Australian Salmon on your own private beach. Reel in huge Snapper and Nannygai on a reef charter. Taste succulent oysters fresh out of the racks in Coffin Bay. Whether it’s a boys weekend away or a family trip- Goin’ Off Safaris can cater for your needs. Call us for more information or to tailor a trip just for you.        

Tours include:

* Hook and Sinker Weekender: 2 nights accommodation + linen hire, 1 x full day reef charter (targeting Snapper, Nannygai, Blue Morwong etc), 1 x full day surf fishing (targeting Australian Salmon, Flathead etc), return transfers from Port Lincoln Airport and light breakfasts each day- $675pp (based on 4pax) Min 2pax, max 6pax

* Explore Coffin Bay: 3 nights accommodation + linen hire, 1 x full day reef charter (targeting Snapper, Nannygai, Blue Morwong etc), 1 x 3-hour boat tour aboard the Coffin Bay Explorer (see dolphins, sea lions and taste oysters fresh out of the water), 1 x Oyster shed tour and taste (see the inner workings of an oyster shed, from tiny ‘spat’ aka baby oysters to fully grown ready for sale. Includes tasting), return transfers from Port Lincoln Airport and light breakfast each day. $710pp (based on 4pax) Min 2pax, max 6pax

* Hunt & Gather: 2 nights accommodation + linen hire, 1 x full day surf fishing, snorkelling for abalone, collecting cockles and mussels, return airport transfers, 1 fully catered dinner and all breakfasts- $860pp (based on 4pax) Min 2pax, max 6pax

What to bring: sunscreen, camera, sea-sickness tablets (if prone to sea-sickness), warm clothing (in winter).

How to get here: Flights are available to Port Lincoln from Adelaide with both Regional Express and Qantas. All transfers from the airport are included in your package. Should you choose to drive, Coffin Bay is around 700km from Adelaide and takes 7-8 hours.

Other activities to add to your package: * Full day tuna charter- fishing for Southern Bluefin Tuna- $310pp min 4pax, max 6 (seasonal: Dec- May) * Shark cage diving- $495pp no min numbers * Full or half day bay fishing charter, targeting King George Whiting, Australian Salmon, Tommys, Squid, Flathead etc- from $160pp Tours available all year, except tuna fishing.  

(*Prices are subject to chance and availability of trips may vary)

Company Information

Goin Off Safaris is owned by Lunch, who is David Doudle in real life. Lunch is a fourth generation farmer who spent over 30 years of exploring the local area. The Goin Off Safaris business was established in the year 2005. Lunch was a former swimmer, water instructor, sheep shearer and a traveler. With the help of his helper, Mandy Drummond, customers will always enjoy their activities. Coming from a management and hairdressing background, Mandy Drummond is qualified beautician, masseur and has experience in hospitality management. Many visitors have had the pleasure of one of Mandys massages after their adventurous activities. Lunch, Mandy and all the staff of Goin Off Fishing Charter will make your vacation both amazing and memorable.

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