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Ambition Report 27th.May’25
Ambition Report 27th.May’25
May 25, 2025
I took Zakk and his friends from North Carolina out on Sunday. Zakk was keen to catch his first Marlin. However, after the weather we’d experienced over the previous week I had no idea what to expect. The charts only displayed the ocean currents which didn’t look very exciting, with no info of temperatures. So, we were basically going out blind, not that I that I trust the charts implicitly, however they do give a good overview. I put the lures in at the Twelve Mile where there were a couple of boats jigging and headed out. The temperature slowly increased to 20.8C at the shelf and as it turned out only increased to 21C at the thousand fathom line. On the way out we saw nothing neither birds nor bait. But I get ahead of myself. Just inside Browns I marked a bait school it wasn’t very solid echo but I did a circle and as I straightened up Ron let us no in no uncertain terms that there was a Marlin behind the *Blue illusion. It hit and took a bit of line but no hook up. When this happens, I always keep an eye on the *Brad ‘J’ on the shotgun. I have found that all too often if a Marlin hits one of the closer in lures and is not spooked it will come in on the shotgun. Sure enough, this one did too and was hooked up solidly, as it turned out the hook went right though the upper bill. It was a long hard fight, the Marlin hardly jumped, saving its energy until Ron took the leader as you’ll see in the video. There was a bit of tag teaming but eventually the Marlin, a quite big Stripy was brought along side and with photo’s taken released. With the pressure off now I continued out hoping to find the Yellowfin which should be here now. At the thousand fathom line I turned around not having seen anything, noting the current was coming from the East, not a very hopeful sign, hoping we might find another Stripy around the shelf. Unfortunately, we didn’t find any more bait, nor saw any birds and with daylight running out it was time to head for home. On the way in we did see a couple of Whales which performed for the charter but conversely also a caution for me. Tight lies, Ivan • All lure used unless otherwise specified are Pakula Lures .
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What anglers said about fishing in Australia

The crew on this boat are absolute legends, couldn’t recommend this enough ?
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The crew on this boat are absolute legends, couldn’t recommend this enough ?
Aquilla Fishing Charters
Aquilla Fishing Charters
Remember to be flexible. Weather and sea conditions vary widely and may make it unsafe to go offshore fishing. Be ready to pivot and stay in the bay and river area.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Remember to be flexible. Weather and sea conditions vary widely and may make it unsafe to go offshore fishing. Be ready to pivot and stay in the bay and river area.
Cronulla Reef Fishing Charters
Cronulla Reef Fishing Charters
Be flexible and ready to change dates if you're planning on taking a trip there anywhere near the wet season. Wind plays a huge factor as-well obviously.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be flexible and ready to change dates if you're planning on taking a trip there anywhere near the wet season. Wind plays a huge factor as-well obviously.
Whitsundays Sports 'n' Spear
Whitsundays Sports 'n' Spear
Be ready for belly laughs, and when / if you need assistance they are there to help you every step of the way
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be ready for belly laughs, and when / if you need assistance they are there to help you every step of the way
Top Gear Fishing Charters
Top Gear Fishing Charters
Take sea tablets.. Try Qwels as Travel Calm did not work for me this time. It did work on other days.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take sea tablets.. Try Qwels as Travel Calm did not work for me this time. It did work on other days.
Twilight Fishing Charters
Twilight Fishing Charters
Yes most definitely. My partner had never been fishing and had a great day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes most definitely. My partner had never been fishing and had a great day.
Gone Fishing Cairns
Gone Fishing Cairns
Just do it , you'll love it and be talking about it for days and wanting to do it again asap.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just do it , you'll love it and be talking about it for days and wanting to do it again asap.
Wild Thing Fishing Charters
Wild Thing Fishing Charters
Australian Salmon were plentiful with the right lure. We were catching them one after the other.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Australian Salmon were plentiful with the right lure. We were catching them one after the other.
Twilight Fishing Charters
Twilight Fishing Charters
Yes it was our first charter and we caught a few snapper and had great time on the tuna landing 4 and losing a couple more
Very good
4.0 / 5
Yes it was our first charter and we caught a few snapper and had great time on the tuna landing 4 and losing a couple more
Kraken Fishing Charters
Kraken Fishing Charters
I highly recommend booking with Robert if you are new to fishing or a seasoned professional. Robert is knowledgeable and helps explain the water, tides and fixed both mine and my partners technique which I continue to use fishing back in my local area.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I highly recommend booking with Robert if you are new to fishing or a seasoned professional. Robert is knowledgeable and helps explain the water, tides and fixed both mine and my partners technique which I continue to use fishing back in my local area.
Fishseeker Charters
Fishseeker Charters
Give Dale a call. Personal and great instructions and puts you on top of the fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Give Dale a call. Personal and great instructions and puts you on top of the fish.
Twilight Fishing Charters
Twilight Fishing Charters
Get in touch with Jim from Airlie beach fishing charters for a great day of fishing on the water.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get in touch with Jim from Airlie beach fishing charters for a great day of fishing on the water.
Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures
Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures
Amazing fishing in Cairns with Justin! We caught a mango snapper and took it to a local restaurant where they cooked it up for us!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Amazing fishing in Cairns with Justin! We caught a mango snapper and took it to a local restaurant where they cooked it up for us!
All Tackle Sportfishing
All Tackle Sportfishing
Yes, but the seas can be quite choppy so best to take seasick tablets before boarding.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes, but the seas can be quite choppy so best to take seasick tablets before boarding.
Find Fish Fast – Fishfinder
Find Fish Fast – Fishfinder
Yeah for sure, everyone caught keepers so can’t say it was a bad day at all! We all went home smiling!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yeah for sure, everyone caught keepers so can’t say it was a bad day at all! We all went home smiling!
Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours
Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours
Yes definitely recommend this to first timers. Vince knows his stuff and is patient and very helpful
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes definitely recommend this to first timers. Vince knows his stuff and is patient and very helpful
Gold Coast Fishing Tours
Gold Coast Fishing Tours
Great boat, fishing gear and guide. Worried about Crocs getting in boat, no chance, nice high sides both in and out, to keep everyone safe and to ensure everyone enjoys their fishing. This estuary fishing experience will show you the unseen part of Cairns that from the car cannot provide, if your reading this, you'll love the experience too!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great boat, fishing gear and guide. Worried about Crocs getting in boat, no chance, nice high sides both in and out, to keep everyone safe and to ensure everyone enjoys their fishing. This estuary fishing experience will show you the unseen part of Cairns that from the car cannot provide, if your reading this, you'll love the experience too!
All Tackle Sportfishing – River
All Tackle Sportfishing – River
Give it a go, a great experience especially for young kids and grandparents , a good time will be had by all.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Give it a go, a great experience especially for young kids and grandparents , a good time will be had by all.
Gold Coast Fishing Tours
Gold Coast Fishing Tours
If you are going to book a fishing charter then you can't go past (Shawy) at Hook up Fishing Charter
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you are going to book a fishing charter then you can't go past (Shawy) at Hook up Fishing Charter
Hook Up Fishing Charters
Hook Up Fishing Charters
Take some motion sickness tablets before embarking trip. Possibly a light breakfast. Hats, sunnies, sun screen, fishing gloves, 2nd shirt and a light jacket/raincoat. Get to a gym to do some weights on your arms and hands.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take some motion sickness tablets before embarking trip. Possibly a light breakfast. Hats, sunnies, sun screen, fishing gloves, 2nd shirt and a light jacket/raincoat. Get to a gym to do some weights on your arms and hands.
Fishing Offshore Noosa – Trekka 2
Fishing Offshore Noosa – Trekka 2