A Gold Coast Fishing Charter: An Experience of a Life Time
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Hey, whose been to the Gold Coast in Australia? It’s an absolute mecca for any serious international travel ling tourist. It’s a place where man and nature meet. One of the best ways to experience the Gold Coast is to go on a Gold Coast fishing charter. So what do you get when you go on a Gold Coast fishing charter? Read on.
First of all it should be said that Gold Coast fishing charter companies are specially geared for people who havent been fishing before, as well as the experts. Also who said that you have to fish anyway? There are some who go for the ride or to simply soak up the sun and all that nature has to offer.
There are two basic types of Gold Coast fishing charters: calm water and offshore. Both have their attractions. For those who want a more gentle and sedate experience, you might choose the calm water option. For the thrill seeker type that wants it all, choose the offshore option.
Pricing for your off shore Gold Coast fishing charter, ranges from $85-$140 for a 5 hour trip and $140- $190 for a 9 hour trip. Like all products, you generally get what you pay for. There are different size boats on offer. The comfort level varies and the places that are accessed may be limited since some operators seek to cut fuel costs.
What is provided on a Gold Coast fishing charter? All the fishing gear, bait, food and drink. It’s against the law for a charter boat operator to dispense motion sickness tablets. It’s advisable that you bring your own motion sickness tablets. If you want you may bring your own fishing equipment.
Gold Coast fishing charters operate from the Tweed River area in the south as well as the Broadwater area at the northern end of the Gold Coast. Weather conditions, boat size, type of fishing all impact the kind of fishing experience you can expect to have. Mostly though, reef fishing is the norm at depths of 20-90 meters. Boats either drift over the reefs or they anchor up.
What type of fish should one expect to bring in whilst on a Gold Coast fishing charter? snapper, pearl perch, teraglin, cobia, spotted mackerel, tailor, amberjack and kingfish. Having said that, you could very well catch a dozen or more different species on the same day including the fast swimming pelagic fish that occupy the surface areas of the ocean. These include: sharks, mahi mahi, marlin etc.
When can you go out on a Gold Coast fishing charter? Anytime of the year. However bear in mind that there are two basic types of target fish. They can be termed “warm water” and “cold water” fish. The winter season is the time to focus on bottom or reef fishing. However during the warmer months there is a tremendous opportunity to use live bites or to troll for pelagic fish such as tune.
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