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
 4 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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Liam S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great morning out

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 26, 2024
Crew were friendly and helpful which included filleting the tuna I caught (which other charters have refused to do). The captain...
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Pauline J.
Brisbane, QLD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great day on the sea with Captain Brian&his first mate Billy!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Private Trip on April 2, 2022
What an amazing day! Thanks so much for our awesome โ€˜fishlessโ€™ experienceโ€ฆwell almost! Despite the fact we didnโ€™t catch...
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Stewart M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in September

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 3, 2023
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Adam M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in April

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Private Trip on April 12, 2023
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Philip D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Outing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2024
My family had a great time on the boat. Everyone was very helpful and eager to teach us all they could and have quite a few...
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