Captain
Ross Finlayson

Member since March 2015

Cairns, Australia

Background
Ross Finlayson is a Heavy Tackle and Light tackle/ Sportfishing professional. He has 29 years fishing experience from Cairns and all over Australia along with seasons in Hawaii. Marlin fishing is his passion along with all types of sport fishing.
Techniques
I love fishing for any billfish, especially Black and Blue marlin.

Hey, I'm Captain Ross Finlayson

Cairns, Australia
Background
Ross Finlayson is a Heavy Tackle and Light tackle/ Sportfishing professional. He has 29 years fishing experience from Cairns and all over Australia along with seasons in Hawaii. Marlin fishing is his passion along with all types of sport fishing.
Techniques
I love fishing for any billfish, especially Black and Blue marlin.
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Ross Finlayson’s Top Shot Charters

Cairns
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Fishing Reports

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Big blue marlin, great weather.

March 16, 2017

Awesome day out with father and son from Germany. Justus caught his dream fish (blue marlin) in an exciting 1 hour fight to land a beautiful 250kg blue marlin. We lost another about the same size and raised a… Read Full Report →

Spanish Mackerel are on the bite!

April 09, 2016

Lots of Mackerel on the bite both on lures as well as dead baits. Really exciting stuff especially on the light Spin Rods. Read Full Report →

Customer Reviews

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4.58 out of 5 stars from 4 reviews

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Cape Town, Western Cape
Full Day
Went fishing on Saturday, January 6, 2018

The boat crew and captain are excellent well worth the money

Charles Africa recommends Ross Finlayson’s Top Shot Charters

Fished January 2018

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New Farm, Queensland
Top shot trip
Went fishing on Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Great day caught some fish and met two good blokes who made myself and my son have an enjoyable day will be going out again in the new year thanks Ross and Dan very good

Greg Linde recommends Ross Finlayson’s Top Shot Charters

Fished December 2016

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Australia
Full day charter
Went fishing on Friday, December 9, 2016

Captain is very experienced , dedicated to provide the best satisfaction ... a lot of sites to get the best you want
Irina Menshikova recommends Ross Finlayson’s Top Shot Charters

Fished December 2016

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Ross Finlayson (The Captain)
Replied to this review on Friday, December 9, 2016

It was a great day Irina so happy you enjoyed the fishing and the Great Barrier Reef experience.
Albany Creek, Queensland
Fishing with Ross
Went fishing on Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Mr. Esa Laurila recommends Ross Finlayson’s Top Shot Charters

Fished December 2016

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Ross Finlayson (The Captain)
Replied to this review on Friday, December 9, 2016

Thanks for a great day out with like minded fishermen Esa, a Big Black Marlin has your name on it. Cheers

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