Captain

Mark Ratchford

Nationality: Australian
Languages: English
Experience: 27 years

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Captain
Mark Ratchford

Member since September 2015 Melbourne, Australia

Background: Captain Mark has been involved in the fishing industry for over 20 years. He is the only person to have fished the whole Australian coast in one trip – this was a 5-month epic journey catching more species then he can remember. He has stories about catching fish from every state in Australia that he is happy to share with you. He is an able fisherman and skipper who can put his clients on Squid or offshore species such as Mako Shark and Bluefin Tuna. Mark and his friendly staff will be more than happy to accommodate you.

Hey, I'm Captain Mark Ratchford

Melbourne, Australia

Background: Captain Mark has been involved in the fishing industry for over 20 years. He is the only person to have fished the whole Australian coast in one trip – this was a 5-month epic journey catching more species then he can remember. He has stories about catching fish from every state in Australia that he is happy to share with you. He is an able fisherman and skipper who can put his clients on Squid or offshore species such as Mako Shark and Bluefin Tuna. Mark and his friendly staff will be more than happy to accommodate you.

176

Reviews

Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

The Reel Thing Charters – Carrum

4.7 / 5

(157 reviews)

4.7 / 5

(157 reviews)

Melbourne • 28 ft • 8 persons

Last booking: 5 hours ago

Trips from US $128

The Reel Thing Charters – St Kilda

5.0 / 5

(18 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(18 reviews)

Melbourne • 28 ft • 8 persons

Last booking: 1 day ago

Trips from US $1,330

The Reel Thing Charters – Private Tuna Trips

5.0 / 5

(1 review)

5.0 / 5

(1 review)

Melbourne • 28 ft • 6 persons

Trips from US $1,411

Fishing Reports

Good times for the Buck.

Nov 23, 2024 Melbourne

We delivered the goods for the bucks party out of StKilda today. Xmas lunch for everyone.

Big morning out from StKilda

Nov 23, 2024 Melbourne

Fish for all on the 6am StKilda charter. Fish went well with all baits producing good size Snapper.

Snapper are on ? in the mornings and af

Nov 20, 2024 Melbourne

Our customers have been taking home good catches of snapper on the early mornings and late afternoon charters. Fish from leagal size up to 7kg being caught.

Some big fish are being caught

Nov 16, 2024 Melbourne

It's Snapper season, and The Reel Thing Charters are getting some good fish for their customers. The season will only run until January at the latest. Book now for the best chance of catching a big Snapper.

November is the start of our season

Nov 7, 2024 Melbourne

If you would like to catch fish like the people in the picture, there is no time like the present to book in for the start of the season. spots are filling fast so don't wait.

FISH FEVER.

Nov 13, 2022 Melbourne

We only had a short break in Melbourne's unpredictable weather but it was enough to get out on the water to try our luck with the Snapper, we caught Snapper on every trip with only one trip getting a small catch, every other trip seen good numbers of fish come aboard. The children led the way with some great catches.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7 / 5

out of 5 stars from 176 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.7 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (97)

The Reel Thing Charters With Skipper Mark.

+94

Angler rating

5 stars		137
4 stars		19
3 stars		4
2 stars		2
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	89%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	88%
Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	83%