The Reel Thing Charters – Private Tuna Trips 

5.0/5 (1 review)
 1 Marine Parade, Melbourne, VI 3915, Australia

The Reel Thing Charters – Private Tuna Trips 

Melbourne, VI, Australia
28 ft
8
5.0/5 (1 review)

Running angling trips out of Melbourne, The Reel Thing Charters invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Capt. Mark will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in trolling, jigging, popping, and spinning, all to get you on that bite. This involves 8-hour trips, fishing for Bluefin Tuna, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 28' Axiom boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features a port-a-potty and an ice box.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. Don't forget to buy a fishing license before the trip!

Capt. Mark runs trips together with his first mate, who's there to help you with whatever you may need. Tips are always appreciated for a job well done.

Book your trip now and hit the water with The Reel Thing Charters.

Running angling trips out of Melbourne, The Reel Thing Charters invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Capt. Mark will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in trolling, jigging, popping, and spinning, all to get you on that bite. This involves 8-hour trips, fishing for Bluefin Tuna, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 28' Axiom boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features a port-a-potty and an ice box.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. Don't forget to buy a fishing license before the trip!

Capt. Mark runs trips together with his first mate, who's there to help you with whatever you may need. Tips are always appreciated for a job well done.

Book your trip now and hit the water with The Reel Thing Charters.

Mark Ratchford
Captain
Mark Ratchford
27 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Full Day Trip – Bluefin Tuna
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Feb 1 - Apr 30
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $2,119
Entire boat: up to 8 people

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Travis Harrison
Travis Harrison
au
Australia
Member since 2023
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Great Charter for real fishing
Full Day Trip – Bluefin Tuna on March 10, 20236 adults

Captain Mark and First Mate Tony got us out there and found the morning bite and we pulled a couple in. Unfortunately the fish wanted to skip lunch, but that’s fishing. Can’t ask for much more.

Mark Ratchford
Response from Captain

Hi Travis , thanks for your positive feedback .

FAQs about The Reel Thing Charters – Private Tuna Trips

The Reel Thing Charters – Private Tuna Trips offers the following trip to customers:
  • AU $3,040 per group - Full Day Trip – Bluefin Tuna (8 hours)
When you book a trip with The Reel Thing Charters – Private Tuna Trips, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet This is a porta potty with a curtain for privacy
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with The Reel Thing Charters – Private Tuna Trips include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
The Reel Thing Charters – Private Tuna Trips offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (Fishing Bass Strait)
The Reel Thing Charters – Private Tuna Trips offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with The Reel Thing Charters – Private Tuna Trips include:
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Mark Ratchford
Mark Ratchford
Mark Ratchford

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

14 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
186 Customer reviews
Member since September 2015

Captain Mark has been involved in the fishing industry for over 20 years. He is the only person to have fished the whole Australian coast in one trip – this was a 5-month epic journey catching more species then he can remember. He has stories about catching fish from every state in Australia that he is happy to share with you. He is an able fisherman and skipper who can put his clients on Squid or offshore species such as Mako Shark and Bluefin Tuna. Mark and his friendly staff will be more than happy to accommodate you.

14 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
186 Customer reviews
Member since September 2015

Captain Mark has been involved in the fishing industry for over 20 years. He is the only person to have fished the whole Australian coast in one trip – this was a 5-month epic journey catching more species then he can remember. He has stories about catching fish from every state in Australia that he is happy to share with you. He is an able fisherman and skipper who can put his clients on Squid or offshore species such as Mako Shark and Bluefin Tuna. Mark and his friendly staff will be more than happy to accommodate you.

The fish you can target

Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1995
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Axiom
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Fishing Bass Strait

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
This is a porta potty with a curtain for privacy
GPS
Fishfinder
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

You keep catch
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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