The post Gold Coast Whiting Fishing Tips appeared first on Gold Coast Fishing Charters. Gold Coast Whiting Fishing Tips Gold coast whiting fishing is both relaxing and rewarding at the same time its well worth putting in the effort for a tasty meal read... The post Gold Coast Whiting Fishing Tips appeared first on Gold Coast Fishing Charters.

Gold Coast Fads – Fish Aggregating Devices Fish aggregating devices (FADs) are man made structures that are anchored offshore in order to attract migratory fish. Usually in the form of a bouy attached to a rope or chain. These devices attract both bait fish and bigger pelagic species seeking food and shelter. Having schools of […] The post FADS Go...

Barotrauma in Reef Fish When a fish is hooked and wound up quickly from deep in the water column the rapid change in  water pressure causes the gases in the fish’s body to expand. This results in a variety of injuries that can be fatal to most fish. This is what is commonly known as […] The post Barotrauma – Reef Fish – How to Release appeared fir...

Mermaid Reef – Fishing Hot spot Where is Mermaid Reef? Mermaid reef is located just off the coastline adjacent to Mermaid beach towards the southern end of the Gold coast. There is a considerable amount of natural reef beginning just a few hundred metres out behind the breakers. The depths vary from around 25 metres […] The post Mermaid Reef – Fis...

Fishing the 36s east of the Gold coast can produce some quality fish when the right techniques are used. Float lining with lightly weighted pilchards is generally the best method for catching the bigger Snapper that lurk deeper in the water column. Additionally Patternoster style rigs are also effective. Particularly if the current is running […]...

Palm Beach Reef Fishing  Where is Palm Beach Reef? Palm beach reef is located just off the coastline adjacent to Palm beach on the southern end of the Gold coast. The newer man made section is a mere 270 metres east of the beach. However there is also a considerable amount of natural reef also. […] The post Palm Beach Reef – Fishing – Gold Coast Q...

31 Marlin tagged and released So we have added up our tag cards from https://billfish.org and HotShot has had a pretty good start off to the New Year! When we reported last month at the beginning of the year things were a... The post Jan Fishing Report and News 31 tagged and released billfish appeared first on HotShot Charters.

Happy 2019 from HotShot Charters Welcome to the New Year… We at HotShot Charters have charged into the New Year with gusto… We arrived home shortly before Christmas last year and hit the ground running. We finally have some time... The post Happy New Year appeared first on HotShot Charters.

Captain Craig “Sparra” Denham  We at HotShot Charters are happy to announce that our Captain Craig “Sparra” Denham has been awarded from Billfish Foundation                    “TOP TAGGING CAPTAIN – PACIFIC OCEAN –... The post Congratulations & Thank you appeared first on HotShot Charters.

Merry Christmas from HotShot Charters        We at HotShot fishing charters would like to take the time to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. As 2018 is quickly nearing its end and with 2019 right around... The post HotShot Charters appeared first on HotShot Charters.

Fishing Report November 24 2018 Hotshot has just finished fishing for our Cairns 2018 season. We would like to thank all of you that came out to fish with us and those of you that have followed and supported us... The post Fishing Report November 24 2018 appeared first on HotShot Charters.

Fishing Report Cairns Black Marlin report   Hotshot Charters has just gotten back in from fishing 4 days on the Great Barrier Reef with our mates from the Gold Coast. We started the trip out leaving from Cairns and headed... The post Fishing Report from the Reef Nov. 15 2018 appeared first on HotShot Charters.

Fishing Report Black marlin fishing report Hotshot Charters has just come into Cairns from fishing the bank and Jenny Louis the last 7 days with Jason Caughlan and his two boys 21 yr old Jac and 13 yr old Harry.... The post Fishing Report from the Reef Nov. 10 2018 appeared first on HotShot Charters.

Fishing Report for Nov 3rd 2018 The fishing on the reef has been on fire! In the  last week all boats are reporting that they are getting up to 16 bites in a day from a mix of small fish... The post Fishing Report Nov 3rd 2018 appeared first on HotShot Charters.

Fishing Report Hotshot Charters Hotshot Charters has just gotten in from world record fishing with Jason Caughlan. For those in the know Jason fished with Capt. Craig Denham years ago and landed the 1389lb black marlin. We have spent the... The post Fishing Report for October 17 2018 appeared first on HotShot Charters.

Fishing Report for October 2 2018 Greetings from Hotshot Charters. Hotshot has just finished up with our mates from back home on the Gold Coast. We departed from Cooktown and fished our way to start our charter from Ribbon no.5.... The post Fishing Report from the GBR October 2 2018 appeared first on HotShot Charters.

Updates on Board HotShot Charters Hotshot Charters has been pretty busy since our last blog. We wanted to give you some updates for the last few months. HotShot has moved South If you have been following us on FaceBook or... The post Updates on board HotShot Charters appeared first on HotShot Charters.

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk-VDhWJvoM Testing the prototype lures from the new Nomad Design lure range with AFN fishing and outdoors TV show at Pandora Reefs.

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