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
(156 reviews)
Gold Coast
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $105

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 156 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (91)
Great charter
Great day out, we all enjoyed our time aboard !
Great day out, we all enjoyed our time aboard !
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
65%
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Tim F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tuna-rific day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Private Trip on September 25, 2024
Had an awesome day with Captain Brian and his crew. Very professional and friendly. Caught lots of fish and even a couple of...
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Kellie W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day out ! Great people good fish caught! Worth the mk eh

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 17, 2024
Got there 4:45 had a decent size wahoo in the boat by 5:30 trolling out to our first sport where we caught an abundance of...
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Jami W.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great charter

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Private Trip on July 25, 2025
Great crew, great boat, unfortunately not many fish out but that canโ€™t be helped, we had a great morning on the water and...
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Stu D.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Blue fin tuna

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 20, 2024
We happen to get into the bluefin tuna on our day out. This was amazing. The rest of the fishing We caught very little else...
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Jamie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Top crew top boat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 8, 2025
Awesome day out
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