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.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(153 reviews)
Angler's choice
Gold Coast
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $104

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 153 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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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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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
67%
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Sia P.
Brisbane, QLD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Brian Gills and his deckhand Billy

VERIFIED   Half Day Private Trip on June 27, 2020
Such a great experience, a girls only trip which started off as first time fishing ended up being almost professionals at fishing....
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Daniel G.
Hawthorne, QLD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with captain Brian and 1st mate billy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 3, 2020
Had an incredible morning on the water with these two gentlemen who are very welcoming extremely knowledgeable and always happy...
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Kylie C.
Brisbane, QLD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2023
My son had a great day with his dad today & Brian and saw lots of whales too. He caught a lot and brought them home for...
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Francisco M. A.
Australia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 29, 2023
Excellent adventure with an amazing crew. My 16 years old son had a lot of fun on his birthday with his friends.
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Tim C.
Wellington Point, Queensland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 6, 2022
Brian and Billy were absolutely fantastic and they ran a great trip. We found plenty of fish and hooked up on a lot, we just...
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