Heavy Tackle Marlin Fishing
Experience the world's very best Giant Black Marlin Fishing with Big Fish Down Under and the ‘Moana III’. Spring (Sept-»Dec) along the outside edge of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is action time for a massive aggregation of the world’s largest game fish, the majestic Giant Black Marlin.
Breaking News!!!
Another fantastic heavy tackle fishing season is only a couple of months away. In the meantime, the 2008 light tackle season is already showing signs of good numbers of Juvenile Black Marlin, Sailfish and Spanish Mackeral. In November December 2007, the Moana crew caught lots of big fish over 1000 pounds, 2 in the 11-1200 range and one well in excess of 1200 pounds.
Looking for KEEN anglers for Townsville Light Tackle tournament, 6-11 September 2008, and the Hinchinbrook (Cardwell) Tournament, 17-21 September.
Moana III catches the largest Marlin weighed in Australia for 2007 at 1140lb. They have also released 2 other fish - bigger again!!!
Book now for 2008 season: September to December.
‘Big Fish Down Under’ operate exclusive Heavy Tackle charters. Live onboard or with a mothership. To experience the best action we highly recommend booking a charter from 4 to 10 days.
When you're in the gamechair with a 130lb custom built game rod & reel and using a bait between 2-30lbs, you know you're hunting for a giant predator! Hope you're ready!
Experience the world’s very best Giant Black Marlin fishing with Big Fish Down Under aboard Moana III. Along the outside edge of Australia's Great Barrier Reef Spring (between September and December) is action time for a massive aggregation of the world's largest game fish, the majestic Giant Black Marlin.
Big Fish Down Under operate exclusive heavy tackle fishing charters. To experience the best action we highly recommend you consider booking a 4 to 10 day charter. You have the option of living on board or enjoy the extra comfort of a luxurious mothership for a 5 star dining and accommodation experience. Your fishing charter can be conducted from Cairns, Port Douglas, Cooktown or Lizard Island, Marlin fishing capital of Australia!
Heavy tackle marlin fishing is frequently considered to be a fine balance of an early morning relaxation and a physically-challenging afternoon. Most large Black Marlin are on the bite in the afternoon so we have plenty of other options for the morning. These can include swimming and snorkelling around the beautiful coral gardens after enjoying the most gorgeous sunrise or maybe you would prefer a sleep-in followed by a casual brunch.
We chase these activities with some light tackle fishing to catch some fresh bait before we heading out to the edge of the continental shelf where we put the 130lb outfits in the water and track down those huge creatures of the deep, the magnificent Giant Black Marlin.
When you’re in the gamechair with a 130lb custom built game rod & reel and using a bait between 2-30lbs, you know you’re hunting for a giant predator! Hope you're ready!
Our trips offer spectacular fishing, and we look forward to having you on board to share it with us. Our clients frequently fish with us every season, so be sure to enquire if you’re interested in knowing more about our fishing trips, our boat, or our would like a price for your fishing charter.
There is limited time available for heavy tackle Marlin fishing for September - December 2007. We are also taking bookings for 7 day Barramundi Fishing Charters in early 2008.
