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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
78%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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MARK H.
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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...
MARK H. recommends Tropical Sportfisher
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Matt F.
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A great guy who knows how to fish!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ River/Estuary/Flats on May 20, 2024
Couldnโ€™t be happier with the charter, Rory worked extremely hard to put us on fish constantly. He showed us a wide range...
Matt F. recommends Tropical Sportfisher โ€“ Port Douglas
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Kelsey B.
Australia
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Half day with Rory, highly recommend!

VERIFIED   Half Day Tripโ€“River and Estuary on July 6, 2023
Rory was so great! We did the half day estuary trip & loved it! Rory knew all the spots & he knew we were hoping for a Barra...
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Fiona M.
Old Bridge, NJ
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Great local knowledge and guest focus

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Bluewater on July 3, 2021
We had a great day out with Rory targeting barra. The day started cool and misty, very beautiful and quick and easy onto the...
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Andrew M.
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Tripโ€“River and Estuary on June 19, 2023
Rory is a top guide. We fished a great location and I had a fantastic half day. The Barra were there but not interested so...
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