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
(155 reviews)
Gold Coast
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $106

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 155 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (90)
Great day out, we all enjoyed our time aboard !
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
88%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
66%
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Jordan G.
Brisbane, Queensland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 19, 2023
We took my dad for his 60th birthday. It was an awesome morning with the crew. Captain Brian and his crew are extremely helpful...
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Jay K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Jay 28/6

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2024
Captain Brian and Alan were great! They were always very helpful and kept the energy up even when the weather wasn’t on our...
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Simon B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Staff

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 5, 2024
The staff made the whole experience amazing!! We had so many smiles and laughs. I would definitely go out again!
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Carol P.
Bad
1.3 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

A very unpleasant fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Private Trip on June 29, 2025
We had a very high expectations of this trip as we have been on 5 other deep sea fishing charters and we had a great...
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David H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Gold Coast Catch

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2024
Had a good session on the water, great backdrop of Surfers, plenty of fish to be cooked and consumed over the weekend.
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