The Reel Thing Charters – Carrum

The Reel Thing Charters Departs from various locations, weather, tides or fish species we are chasing may vary the departure point, we will notify you of this the night before departure. These private charters are great for family get-togethers or perfect for work breakup parties, and team building, this boat can take up to 10 people fishing at a time! If you’re looking for a corporate Christmas party, this is the boat for you. Skipper Mark Ratchford has been in the commercial fishing industry for over 20 years, so he knows how to put you on the fish.

The boat you will be fishing aboard is a 28’ Axium tri-hull. It is powered by twin Mercury engines and equipped with Furuno and Lowrance electronics. It features a large deck space and a live bait tank, as well as a porta-potty. Trips include the use of all fishing equipment, lures, and bait.

They depart from Carrum, Hastings or Mornington Melbourne. Skipper Mark and his deckhand will take you fishing for a variety of species, with regular catches of Snapper, Flathead, Pinkie, Snook, Salmon, Rockcod, and Gummy Shark.

The crew is friendly, experienced, and professional, they love taking new guests and families out and teaching them the best techniques needed to catch the prized fish species. They offer trips suited to both large and mixed groups and can accommodate your needs whether you are looking for one spot or trips for large groups.

Contact the skipper for trip policies. You should notify him in advance if you have a medical condition. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but no glass or hard spirits. Note that the departure time and place depend on the weather and they can be changed.

Join The Reel Thing Charters and explore the prolific Australian!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje compartido
    5 Hour Trip – Shared (PM)
    ¡solicitado! Reservado hace: 1 día
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 3:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Oct 1 - Apr 30
    US $245
    Charters run at 5:00 a.m. departing from Carrum, departure point may change, this may be due to weather conditions or species being targeted, sometimes fishing is better in alternate locations, this will be advised the evening prior to departure, we aim to get you out fishing and to give you the best chance of catching a fish. Fishing for a variety of species, Snapper, Flathead, Pinkies, Snook, Salmon, Rock Cod, and Gummy Shark. Departure time may vary depending on the weather.
  • Viaje compartido
    5 Hour Trip – Shared (5AM)
    ¡solicitado! Reservado hace: 1 día
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Oct 1 - Apr 30
    US $248
    Charters run at 5:00 a.m. departing from Carrum, departure point may change, this may be due to weather conditions or species being targeted, sometimes fishing is better in alternate locations, this will be advised the evening prior to departure, we aim to get you out fishing and to give you the best chance of catching a fish. Fishing for a variety of species, Snapper, Flathead, Pinkies, Snook, Salmon, Rock Cod, and Gummy Shark. Departure time may vary depending on the weather.
  • Viaje compartido
    5 Hour Trip – Shared (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 10:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Oct 1 - Apr 30
    US $248
    Charters run at 10:00 a.m. departing from Carrum, departure point may change, this may be due to weather conditions or species being targeted, sometimes fishing is better in alternate locations, this will be advised the evening prior to departure, we aim to get you out fishing and to give you the best chance of catching a fish. Fishing for a variety of species, Snapper, Flathead, Pinkies, Snook, Salmon, Rock Cod, and Gummy Shark. Departure time may vary depending on the weather.
  • Viaje Privado
    5 Hour Trip – Private (10AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 10:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Aug 1 - Mar 31
    US $945
    Charters run at 10:00 a.m. departing from Carrum, departure point may change, this may be due to weather conditions or species being targeted, sometimes fishing is better in alternate locations, this will be advised the evening prior to departure, we aim to get you out fishing and to give you the best chance of catching a fish. Fishing for a variety of species, Snapper, Flathead, Pinkies, Snook, Salmon, Rock Cod, and Gummy Shark. Departure time may vary depending on the weather.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Australian)
    Australian Salmon
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Flathead
    Flathead
    Shark (Gummy)
    Gummy Shark
    King George Whiting
    King George Whiting
  • Viaje Privado
    5 Hour Trip – Private (5AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Oct 1 - Apr 30
    US $945
    Charters run at 5:00 a.m. departing from Carrum, departure point may change, this may be due to weather conditions or species being targeted, sometimes fishing is better in alternate locations, this will be advised the evening prior to departure, we aim to get you out fishing and to give you the best chance of catching a fish. Fishing for a variety of species, Snapper, Flathead, Pinkies, Snook, Salmon, Rock Cod, and Gummy Shark. Departure time may vary depending on the weather.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Australian)
    Australian Salmon
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Flathead
    Flathead
    Shark (Gummy)
    Gummy Shark
    King George Whiting
    King George Whiting
  • Viaje Privado
    5 Hour Trip – Private (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 3:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Oct 1 - Apr 30
    US $945
    Charters run at 3:00 p.m. departing from Carrum, departure point may change, this may be due to weather conditions or species being targeted, sometimes fishing is better in alternate locations, this will be advised the evening prior to departure, we aim to get you out fishing and to give you the best chance of catching a fish. Fishing for a variety of species, Snapper, Flathead, Pinkies, Snook, Salmon, Rock Cod, and Gummy Shark. Departure time may vary depending on the weather.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Australian)
    Australian Salmon
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Flathead
    Flathead
    Shark (Gummy)
    Gummy Shark
    King George Whiting
    King George Whiting
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FAQs about The Reel Thing Charters – Carrum

The Reel Thing Charters – Carrum offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $188 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) (5 hours)
  • AU $190 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Shared (5AM) (5 hours)
  • AU $190 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) (5 hours)
  • AU $1,450 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Private (10AM) (5 hours)
  • AU $1,450 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Private (5AM) (5 hours)
  • AU $1,450 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Private (PM) (5 hours)

When you book a trip with The Reel Thing Charters – Carrum, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Baño Porta pottie in cabin with curtain
  • GPS Furuno & Lowrance
  • Localizador de peces Furuno & Lowrance
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Nevera para la pesca
  • Radio
  • Sonar Garmin
  • Radar Furuno

Trips booked with The Reel Thing Charters – Carrum include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo
  • Señuelos
  • Marinero

The Reel Thing Charters – Carrum offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla (Port Phillip Bay, Vic)
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa (Port Phillip Bay, Vic)
  • Pesca en Alta Mar (Mornington Peninsula)
  • Pesca en Arrecife (Mornington Peninsul)

The Reel Thing Charters – Carrum offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Línea de Mano
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with The Reel Thing Charters – Carrum include:
  • Flathead
  • King George Whiting
  • Salmon (Australian)
  • Shark (Gummy)
  • Snapper (Pink)

Sobre el Captain

Mark Ratchford
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Reportes de Pesca
145 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta 5 horas
Miembro desde Septiembre 2015
Captain Mark has been involved in the fishing industry for over 20 years. He is the only person to have fished the whole Australian coast in one trip – this was a 5-month epic journey catching more species then he can remember. He has stories about catching fish from every state in Australia that he is happy to share with you. He is an able fisherman and skipper who can put his clients on Squid or offshore species such as Mako Shark and Bluefin Tuna. Mark and his friendly staff will be more than happy to accommodate you.

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Flathead Flathead
King George Whiting King George Whiting
Salmon (Australian) Australian Salmon
Shark (Gummy) Gummy Shark

Especificaciones del barco

Axium (Aluminum fishing) construido en 1995, y restaurado en 2018. Impulsado por 2 175HP Mercury motores, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 28 nudos.

Longitud
28 ft
Capacidad
8 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Port Phillip Bay, Vic
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Port Phillip Bay, Vic
Pesca en Alta Mar
Mornington Peninsula
Pesca en Arrecife
Mornington Peninsul

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Línea de Mano
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

Baño
Porta pottie in cabin with curtain
GPS
Furuno & Lowrance
Localizador de peces
Furuno & Lowrance
Vivero para la carnada
Nevera para la pesca
Radio

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Señuelos
Marinero

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 14 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 14 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Traslado no incluído
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niños
5years old and above
No Fumar
Allowed Only In Specified Area
Te quedas con la pesca
We do not clean your catch, we bag it for you.
Se permite captura y liberación
Acceso para discapacitados

Pago

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 10% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
Transferencia Bancaria
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crédito, habrá un cargo adicional del 2.5%

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.7 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 128 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Fotos de clientes (61)
Great family day on the water
Great family day on the water
Great family day on the water
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Calificación del pescador
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
86%
Capitán amigable
99%
Recomienda este charter
88%
Apto para niños
91%
Satisfecho con el barco
97%
Atrapé lo que quería
80%
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Andrew H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
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5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great family day on the water

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  5 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) on Marzo 16, 2024
Lovely 5 hour trip with Mark and Joel. Very good with our two children aged 9 and 11 and a good result on the fishing front....
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Allen W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

A wonderful experience, brilliant catches! Highly recommended!

VERIFICADO   5 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on Diciembre 5, 2023
A wonderful experience, brilliant catches! Highly recommend “The Reel Thing Charters”, a family business - Sharon, Mark...
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Kieren M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Worth the trip

VERIFICADO   5 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on Enero 26, 2024
Was not the best conditions to go out for a fish but mark still made sure we caught something, and had a great day. can’t...
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Kevin K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Awesome

VERIFICADO   5 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on Noviembre 4, 2023
The group was more on the smaller side, compared with the other charters running from Carrum (which is a very good thing in...
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George M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
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Barco
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5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fishing with Mark

VERIFICADO   5 Hour Trip – Private (10AM) on Enero 16, 2024
One of the best experiences I’ve ever had with my boys. And captain Mark was one of the best guides and captain anybody...
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