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Ambition Report 26th.October’25
Ambition Report 26th.October’25
October 26, 2025
What a remarkable day at sea today was. I took out Qing and three of his friends for their first day at Game Fishing and they had a baptism in fire. The video will give you some idea of the mayhem, but you had to be there to appreciate it. Bear in mind that these guys’ experience was only some small fish caught rock fishing. The day started slowly for us, but the radio was telling that the bait schools hadn’t moved on and that several Marlin had already been seen and tagged. I worked the bait schools for a while with no result so had decided to move on and that’s when we got our first strike, a blind strike on, surprise, surprise the Brad’J’ bullet. One of the guys took the rod and the others moved in to help him, one holding the rod, one winding and the other holding the guy with the rod, we were in trouble. It didn’t take long to realise it wasn’t a Marlin and as they brought it closer, I was surprised to see it was a Yellowfin around twenty to thirty kilo’s. Sadly, as luck would have it and with the help of some slack line the fish won its freedom. Though there have been a couple of Yellowfin taken around these bait schools recently it still comes as a big surprise to find any inside the shelf these days. So, we carried on and shortly after all hell broke loose. We had five, maybe six Marlin in the spread hitting the lures. Ron was running around like a chook with its head cut off trying to tease them into solidly striking the lures but to no avail. We had a couple on for a short time however not one of them stuck, but it was exciting to say the least. Sadly, the video does not do it justice. Fortunately, the day wasn’t a complete failure, we did end up tagging a Striped Marlin. Later in the day we had a double hook up and between the four of them on the rod they got one to the boat where Ron released it. The other fish was left to its own devices, the rod just left in the holder, so lost. By this time none of the guys were feeling terribly well so they decided it was time to go back in. A frustrating decision since it seemed the bite was happening with several boats hooking up as we left. Other than the seven or eight Marlin that came into our spread throughout the day, I saw another couple tailing down sea. Also, considering that three other boats, Rampage, Shoki and another whose name escapes me, had caught three when we left, not to mention several others boats with at least one to their credit it is hard to imagine the number of Marlin in the area. This Marlin bite has been going on for quite some time now and it is only October, the next few months could be quite something. The question is, are they holding in the area because of the bait or are they constantly passing through? Tight lines, Ivan • All lure used unless otherwise specified are Pakula Lures .
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Read all reviews before committing. And make sure all of your questions have been answered.
I'm Hooked Fishing Charters
I'm Hooked Fishing Charters
definitely add this fishing trip to your bucket list if you have a full day spare, it’s well worth it!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
definitely add this fishing trip to your bucket list if you have a full day spare, it’s well worth it!
Cairns Reef Fishing - Aqua Cat
Cairns Reef Fishing - Aqua Cat
Take your own lunch if you want something other than sandwiches. And go to the toilet before you go. It is very much just a loo
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Take your own lunch if you want something other than sandwiches. And go to the toilet before you go. It is very much just a loo
Fishing Offshore Noosa – Trekka 2
Fishing Offshore Noosa – Trekka 2
check out parradise fishing charters well worth a trip great guides good equipment
Excellent
4.7 / 5
check out parradise fishing charters well worth a trip great guides good equipment
Paradise Sportfishing Adventures
Paradise Sportfishing Adventures
Watch the weather a bit more than we did! The wind is no joke and you can find yourself in some rough water where the fishing is tough.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Watch the weather a bit more than we did! The wind is no joke and you can find yourself in some rough water where the fishing is tough.
Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours
Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours
Yes if you are looking for all action fishing then the Reef is the way to go.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes if you are looking for all action fishing then the Reef is the way to go.
Port Douglas Sportfishing
Port Douglas Sportfishing
Dont mess around, go to Cairns Reef Fishing, buy a ticket and let the professionals take you straight to the action.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dont mess around, go to Cairns Reef Fishing, buy a ticket and let the professionals take you straight to the action.
Cairns Reef Fishing - Aqua Cat
Cairns Reef Fishing - Aqua Cat
If you want the experience you book use Barra Private Tours n skipper Floran who puts you in the spot and gives you constant advise to help you get the experience u booked
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you want the experience you book use Barra Private Tours n skipper Floran who puts you in the spot and gives you constant advise to help you get the experience u booked
Barra Private Tours
Barra Private Tours
Half day was perfect with young kids. If I were doing the trip with just adults I'd do a full day charter
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Half day was perfect with young kids. If I were doing the trip with just adults I'd do a full day charter
Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours
Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours
Check in with your guide to find the most productive tide if you're flexible with the timing of your trip!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Check in with your guide to find the most productive tide if you're flexible with the timing of your trip!
Creek Ninja Guided Fishing
Creek Ninja Guided Fishing
Go on this charter boat ,they have the local knowledge of the good spots , they'll get you fish ,?
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go on this charter boat ,they have the local knowledge of the good spots , they'll get you fish ,?
Airlie Beach Fishing Charters Pty
Airlie Beach Fishing Charters Pty
Take a thick jumper. It was pretty cold on the water. Beautiful winter blue skies, not much wind. Perfect day for finishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take a thick jumper. It was pretty cold on the water. Beautiful winter blue skies, not much wind. Perfect day for finishing.
Gold Coast Fishing Tours
Gold Coast Fishing Tours
think its a bit of a tough time of year - we were lucky and missed most of the rain -but was forecast to rain, its cold and the fish just weren't biting. Capt Dale reckons spring and autumn prime time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
think its a bit of a tough time of year - we were lucky and missed most of the rain -but was forecast to rain, its cold and the fish just weren't biting. Capt Dale reckons spring and autumn prime time.
Twilight Fishing Charters
Twilight Fishing Charters
Bonus whale watching this time of year with one diving under the boat. Pretty amazing experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bonus whale watching this time of year with one diving under the boat. Pretty amazing experience.
Find Fish Fast – Fishfinder
Find Fish Fast – Fishfinder
This isn't an out to sea trip but rather in the inlets of runaway bay, we caught 4 different species of fish on our trip, a good day out
Excellent
4.7 / 5
This isn't an out to sea trip but rather in the inlets of runaway bay, we caught 4 different species of fish on our trip, a good day out
Gold Coast Fishing Tours
Gold Coast Fishing Tours
Bring seasonings for your fish so you can go bbq it and eat it straight away. Pack salt pepper or other spices and lemon and some foil and a few forks. We just went straight to bundilla beach and cooked them all up. So so delicious!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring seasonings for your fish so you can go bbq it and eat it straight away. Pack salt pepper or other spices and lemon and some foil and a few forks. We just went straight to bundilla beach and cooked them all up. So so delicious!
Fishseeker Charters
Fishseeker Charters
Everything is good but not the best weather I would have a fishing trip, the wind is a bit too chill and it gets dark earlier than summertime.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Everything is good but not the best weather I would have a fishing trip, the wind is a bit too chill and it gets dark earlier than summertime.
Twilight Fishing Charters
Twilight Fishing Charters
Be keen to learn from the skipper and stay active while fishing eg check your bait regularly.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be keen to learn from the skipper and stay active while fishing eg check your bait regularly.
Offshore Boats
Offshore Boats
Not too hot at this time of year, but drink plenty of water & be liberal with the sunscreen.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Not too hot at this time of year, but drink plenty of water & be liberal with the sunscreen.
Barra Private Tours
Barra Private Tours
This was our first time fishing in Darwin and our first time fishing for Barramundi. Rob, our skipper, was very knowledgeable and knew exactly where the fish were hiding. Rob taught us how and were to cast and different techniques to better our chances of catching a Barramundi.We both landed a barramundi and are very happy. A top day out, highly recommend!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This was our first time fishing in Darwin and our first time fishing for Barramundi. Rob, our skipper, was very knowledgeable and knew exactly where the fish were hiding. Rob taught us how and were to cast and different techniques to better our chances of catching a Barramundi.We both landed a barramundi and are very happy. A top day out, highly recommend!
Fishseeker Charters
Fishseeker Charters