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Gone Fishing Cairns

Member since October 2015 Cairns, Australia

Background: Captain Russell has extensive knowledge of the local area, having lived here for over 25 years. He has been fishing in the Cairns inlet for over 15 years. Capt. Russell has grown up on game boats fishing for Marlin and Sailfish and fished the reef for bottom fish. You are sure to have a great day fishing with him.

Hey, we're Gone Fishing Cairns

Cairns, Australia

Background: Captain Russell has extensive knowledge of the local area, having lived here for over 25 years. He has been fishing in the Cairns inlet for over 15 years. Capt. Russell has grown up on game boats fishing for Marlin and Sailfish and fished the reef for bottom fish. You are sure to have a great day fishing with him.

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Gone Fishing Cairns

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Cairns • 26 ft • 8 persons

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Christmas holidays

Jan 15, 2021 Cairns

Over the past few weeks the fishing has been excellent live bait hard to find but with a bit of perseverance it pays off

We are back

Jun 9, 2020 Cairns

Up date on COVID We are now back with limited numbers Fishing has been great with nice size fingermark and queenfish out and about

Barra Bonaza

Apr 8, 2016 Cairns

The fishing has been a Barra bonanza over the last few days with the big run in tides on the morning charter. Bait has been plentiful to gather with the cast net with the barras preference being live mullet. There has been a couple of 'horse sized ones that we have landed a also a few that have got away. you have to be patient when hoping to land one of these trophy fish and let them inhale the live mullet all the way before setting the hook. The black moon was yesterday so the tides will start to decrease over the next week and that will give us the opportunity to fish the deeper holes around the estuary that hold some monsters. Till next time, tight lines. Captain Jim

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4.37

out of 5 stars from 77 reviews

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Anglers Claimed

Good experience
	84%
Friendly captain
	97%
Recommend this charter
	86%
Appropriate for children
	92%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Catch intended fish
	49%

Appropriate for children
	92%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Catch intended fish
	49%

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Mathew S.

Brisbane, Queensland

5.00

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Half day morning trip - AMAZING ONCE AGAIN

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Private (AM) on November 22, 2020

Mathew S.

Brisbane, Queensland

5.00

Nov 22, 2020

Half Day Trip – Private (AM)

Half day morning trip - AMAZING ONCE AGAIN

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From the very beginning of this trip it was amazing! From catching live bait up the inlet to cruising on cairns harbour to catching the biggest fish I’ve ever caught! This was our second time out and again we were not disappointed in the results of the day! Thanks again for an amazing morning mate and my mother in law is still raving about the taste of the snapper we brought home!

From the very beginning of this trip it was amazing! From catching live bait up the inlet to cruising on cairns harbour to...

Mathew S. recommends Gone Fishing Cairns

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Gone Fishing Cairns (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 25, 2020

Thanks Mathew it was a great day and a nice fingermark (golden snapper) I put up the photos of the first trip out with us and the last trip with the date and times how ironic is that 4 months to nearly the minutes the photos were taken. See you next year Kind Regards Russell Gone Fishing Cairns

Gone Fishing Cairns (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 25, 2020

Thanks Mathew it was a great day and a nice fingermark (golden snapper)
I put up the photos of the first trip out with us and the last trip with the date and times how ironic is that 4 months to nearly the minutes the photos were taken.
See you next year
Kind Regards
Russell
Gone Fishing Cairns

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Brendan R.

Pallarenda, QLD

5.00

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Half day trip - Cairns

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Shared (PM) on November 21, 2020

Brendan R.

Pallarenda, QLD

5.00

Nov 21, 2020

Half Day Trip – Shared (PM)

Half day trip - Cairns

VERIFIED

Half day trip with my son. The boat was spacious and well maintained. Russ put us on the fish but the weather wasn’t playing the game so catches were limited but we still had a great time! Russ knows his stuff and was very happy to explain his strategy and share his knowledge. Would definitely recommend!

Half day trip with my son. The boat was spacious and well maintained. Russ put us on the fish but the weather wasn’t playing...

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Gone Fishing Cairns (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 23, 2020

Thanks Brendan, I enjoyed having yourself and Coen out on the water. Great seeing the young ones enjoying fishing. Cheers Russ

Gone Fishing Cairns (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 23, 2020

Thanks Brendan, I enjoyed having yourself and Coen out on the water. Great seeing the young ones enjoying fishing.
Cheers Russ

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Mathew S.

Kangaroo Point, QLD

5.00

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Full day

VERIFIED NEW Full Day Trip – Private on January 14, 2021

Mathew S.

Kangaroo Point, QLD

5.00

Jan 14, 2021

Full Day Trip – Private

Full day

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Was a great day enjoyed it heaps highly recommend

Mathew S. recommends Gone Fishing Cairns

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Gone Fishing Cairns (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 16, 2021

Hi Mathew & Jacob Thanks for choosing Gone Fishing it wasn’t the best weather but we preserved and ended up with some good fish for your family to eat Hope you have a good trip home see you next time your in cairns Cheers Russell

Gone Fishing Cairns (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 16, 2021

Hi Mathew & Jacob
Thanks for choosing Gone Fishing it wasn’t the best weather but we preserved and ended up with some good fish for your family to eat
Hope you have a good trip home see you next time your in cairns
Cheers Russell

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Nicola H.

Southern Lamington, QLD

5.00

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Half day trip with Captain Trevor

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) on October 21, 2020

Nicola H.

Southern Lamington, QLD

5.00

Oct 21, 2020

Half Day Trip – Shared (AM)

Half day trip with Captain Trevor

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Booked the trip for husband and two kids. All novices, all had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the morning. Captain was professional and the experience was as promised on website. Would definitely book again.

Booked the trip for husband and two kids. All novices, all had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the morning. Captain was...

Nicola H. recommends Gone Fishing Cairns

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Gone Fishing Cairns (The Charter Operator)

Replied on October 22, 2020

Thank you, I really enjoyed having them out fishing for the morning. I love having families on the boat and seeing the kids enjoy being out on the water. It was another great day for fishing. Cheers Russell (aka Trevor 😁)

Gone Fishing Cairns (The Charter Operator)

Replied on October 22, 2020

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Ken C.

Brisbane, QLD

4.67

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Half day cruise with Captain Russel

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) on August 25, 2020

Ken C.

Brisbane, QLD

4.67

Aug 25, 2020

Half Day Trip – Shared (AM)

Half day cruise with Captain Russel

VERIFIED

Captain Russel was very informative and knowledgeable. He took us to a few spots until we hooked up with some big fish but unfortunately got smashed. Another spot produced a few reasonable fish but I think the weather was against us. Would recommend this trip and Captain to anyone looking for a good half day trip.

Captain Russel was very informative and knowledgeable. He took us to a few spots until we hooked up with some big fish but...

Ken C. recommends Gone Fishing Cairns

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Gone Fishing Cairns (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 25, 2020

Hi Ken Thanks very much. Was great meeting you. Cheers Russell

Gone Fishing Cairns (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 25, 2020

Hi Ken
Thanks very much.
Was great meeting you.
Cheers
Russell

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