Charter Operator
Tropical Sportfisher

Member since January 2020 Cairns, Australia
Background
I've fished in North Queensland for over 30 years, I grew up fishing for Jungle Perch and Sooty Grunter along the banks of the Mulgrave river which eventuated into an obsession with Barramundi fishing. Then onto big Barramundi fishing which became my life for many years. These days other guides follow me around trying to find my barramundi spots. I started guiding to spend more time fishing and work in an industry I love. I've guided all across the top end of Australia for sport fishing lodges and multiple luxury mothership operations. I'm very fortunate to have grown up in the FNQ region with many different sportfishing options and being able to access the remote back country so easily.
Techniques
For me, salt water fly fishing, technical flats fishing, nothing is more challenging than targeting permit on the flats. Barramundi fishing, meter plus barramundi is my specialty and passion, I have extensive knowledge on Barramundi fishing in North Queensland. I only offer lure & fly charters and take pride in showing visitors to the area a great day on the water in the tropics.

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Cairns, Australia
Background
I've fished in North Queensland for over 30 years, I grew up fishing for Jungle Perch and Sooty Grunter along the banks of the Mulgrave river which eventuated into an obsession with Barramundi fishing. Then onto big Barramundi fishing which became my life for many years. These days other guides follow me around trying to find my barramundi spots. I started guiding to spend more time fishing and work in an industry I love. I've guided all across the top end of Australia for sport fishing lodges and multiple luxury mothership operations. I'm very fortunate to have grown up in the FNQ region with many different sportfishing options and being able to access the remote back country so easily.
Techniques
For me, salt water fly fishing, technical flats fishing, nothing is more challenging than targeting permit on the flats. Barramundi fishing, meter plus barramundi is my specialty and passion, I have extensive knowledge on Barramundi fishing in North Queensland. I only offer lure & fly charters and take pride in showing visitors to the area a great day on the water in the tropics.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(45 reviews)
Cairns
trips from US $353
Just added to our fleet
Port Douglas
trips from US $417

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Conor H.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Unreal Experience!!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Blue Water on March 26, 2024
Fishing, Sharks, Crocodiles and the rest!! From moment one Rory was helpful and insightful. Picked us up from our hotel with...
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Steve G.
Excellent
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Amazing giude

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Tripโ€“River and Estuary on March 22, 2024
Came to cairns during rain season, booked a full day until Rory advised me to just take a 1/2 day due to the rain. We had an...
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Bryan B.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Out-fished by the missus!

VERIFIED   Full Day Tripโ€“Inshore Bluewater on September 29, 2023
Fishing with Rory was a blast! This guy knows his stuff. First off, heโ€™s super chill and easy to talk to, making the whole...
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MARK H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing from Gordonvale

VERIFIED   Half Day Tripโ€“Guided Fly Fishing on February 16, 2024
I had an excellent morning, Rory was an excellent guide and saw a saltwater Croc close up! I didnโ€™t catch anything...
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Ryan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Inshore and estuary

VERIFIED   Full Day Tripโ€“Inshore Bluewater on November 16, 2023
I highly recommend Roryโ€™s Tropical Sportfisher outfit. Rory is friendly and goes the extra mile to get the angler into the...
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