Captain
Brian Gills

Member since October 2018 Gold Coast, Australia
Background
I grew up beside the ocean, fishing and boating have been my life. I never wanted anything else. Fishing and boats have taken me around the world, I have visited all different countries and cultures, this has given me a very broad and positive outlook on life, this is my life. I believe in listening, watching, and embracing technology, trying new things, and new ideas is what keeps us alive, doing our best, and actively pursuing our life.
Techniques
I do not have a preferred style or technique. Spending so much time travelling, and living in different countries, plus 45 years at sea, has taught me to be adaptable, and open to new ideas, there is no right or wrong, just what works on the day.

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Gills

Gold Coast, Australia
Background
I grew up beside the ocean, fishing and boating have been my life. I never wanted anything else. Fishing and boats have taken me around the world, I have visited all different countries and cultures, this has given me a very broad and positive outlook on life, this is my life. I believe in listening, watching, and embracing technology, trying new things, and new ideas is what keeps us alive, doing our best, and actively pursuing our life.
Techniques
I do not have a preferred style or technique. Spending so much time travelling, and living in different countries, plus 45 years at sea, has taught me to be adaptable, and open to new ideas, there is no right or wrong, just what works on the day.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(159 reviews)
Gold Coast
 Last booking: 4 hours ago
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Trips from US $111

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 159 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (94)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
66%
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Terry A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Anglers dream

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 10, 2025
Had the greatest time today. Caught fish. Made new mates. Crew was fantastic. Captain was the best and made this trip one of...
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Ben H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great family day out

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on November 2, 2025
Thanks so much to Brian and the crew for a great morning on the water. Will definitely do again!
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Peter S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out, we all enjoyed our time aboard !

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Private Trip on June 14, 2025
Great Captain and First Mate, Captain Brian was very knowledgeable and tried his best to put us over all the good spots, Allan...
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Matt M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What an experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 26, 2025
The fish were biting, great crew what more could you ask forโ€ฆโ€ฆ maybe crystal blue skyโ€™s and flat water and thatโ€™s what...
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Rebecca O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Reeled in my brothers 40th - what a great morning

VERIFIED   Half Day Private Trip on March 22, 2025
Really had the best time, the captain had a wicked sense of humour so many laughs and his knowledge and passion shows. If youโ€™re...
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