Author: Dan Cremer

The colour red was the flavour of the day… We welcomed a terrific fun family group on this week’s private fishing charter. Ranging from age 14 up to 75+, today’s group really produced the goods. Personal bests and first time “Big Red” catches had everyone smiling a mile wide. And what a great way to…

Pan Fried Red Emperor with Purple Sweet Potato Mash and Fennel, Radish and Cucumber Salad Our recent full day fishing charter produced this top class Red Emperor. It doesn’t get much yummier than this folks. Red Emperor can cooked in a variety of ways, steamed, grilled, baked but pan fried is a personal favourite. Hope…

Monster Coral Trout landed by Reef Fish and Dive 1770 guest, Ross. Last week’s moon phase turned on the fish on our full day fishing charter. Although it’s not the prettiest Coral Trout you’ll ever see, weighing in at around 7kg, it was certainly a prize catch for Reef Fish and Dive 1770 guest, Ross….

Reef Fish and Dive 1770 – Fishing Equipment – Proudly sponsored by SHIMANO At Reef Fish and Dive 1770, we are often asked “what type of fishing rods and reels do you use?”. Another frequent comment from our prospective customers, is that on some of the fishing charters they have been on, the equipment was…

REEF FISH AND DIVE 1770 GUEST, SHANE, BAGS BIGGEST NANNYGAI IN THE 2018 HOOKUP. Initially launched in June 1996, the Boyne Tannum HookUp is Australia’s top family fishing competition which is held annually with the aim of bringing together friends and family from all parts of Australia. With a prize pool worth over $300,000, the…

To ensure the best cooking results, join us on board a Reef Fish and Dive 1770 Fishing Charter and catch yourself a prime Southern Great Barrier Reef reef fish, preferably Coral Trout for this particular recipe. Fresh is best is never truer when it comes to fish. From the ocean to the pan, it can’t be…

Yesterday we welcomed the guys and gals from the Rocky Glen Social Club on board Southern Comfort for Saturday’s full day fishing charter. What a great bunch of people! It was day full on fun and lots of laughs were had. Belle slayed it with her first ever Coral Tout, a whopping 6kg, and Webby…

Live the dream. Book the boat for the ultimate Private Charter. Fish, Swim, Snorkel, all in some of the best locations the Southern Great Barrier Reef has to offer. For something special just for two or for groups up to 10, a Private Charter on board the brand new Southern Comfort won’t disappoint.