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
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
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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Paul D.
Teneriffe, QLD
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 18, 2019
Disappointed that no one caught a keeper.
Paul D. does not recommend Top Gear Fishing Charters
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Harry J.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 24, 2022
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Michael J.
Broadbeach, QLD
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 17, 2019
Weather was atrocious, shouldnโ€™t have gone out that day. Booked the previous day , weather good but captain assured us next...
Michael J. does not recommend Top Gear Fishing Charters
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Joseph H.
Clear Island Waters, QLD
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 17, 2019
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Jeffrey O.
Australia
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Halfway trip with Captain Brian.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 10, 2018
Took too much time searching for live baits. Keep moving. time too much, not enough time fishing. Not easy access to get refreshment...
Jeffrey O. does not recommend Top Gear Fishing Charters
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