FAQ
Can
I do a trip of a longer or shorter duration?
Yes, mother ship trips are extendable to 10 days and 9 nights where we visit more locations and helicopter transfers can be
arraigned at very reasonable rates for transfers to, or from one of our scheduled trips. If you would like to do anything other
than our packaged trips don't hesitate to enquire.
What should I bring?
· Travel documents
· Personal medications, toiletries etc.
· Good Hat, Polaroid sunglasses, sunscreen, insect
repellent
· Combinations of shirts (both long and short sleeve),
shorts and trousers
· Pliers, long nose and in an easily accessible pouch
on a belt.
· Knife, line cutters
· Camera, spare camera batteries is always
a good idea
· Sandals, sandshoes or lightweight beach booties
· Rods and reels
· Flies, lures
· YOUR APPETITE FOR EXCITEMENT AND FINE CUISINE.
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Can
I be contacted while I'm away?
Yes, we are fitted with satellite telephone. You can be contacted in an emergency, the number is 0145 110626. You can also call
out in an emergency. The phone is NOT for general use. If you need communications during the trip contact greg@seafaris.com.au
to make arrangements. There is only Telstra Next G at Bamaga once you leave Cairns and none on the trip.
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Can
I charge my video batteries etc.?
Yes, the Tropic Paradise has constant 240 volt power and ample outlets are in the cabins and common areas.
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What
about some beer and wine?
Quality table wine is served nightly with the evening meal. We have a licensed bar onboard with popular major brands of Australian
beer, spirits, mixes and quality wines. If you have any special requirements let us know in plenty of time (one month) and we will
endeavor to have requirements on board for you to purchase. The bar is self-serve with an honor sheet, bar tabs are settled prior
to departure by card or cash. IMPORTANT. Cape York is a restricted alcohol area, it is an offence to have certain amounts and certain
alcohols in your possession, baggage can and has been searched and people (not ours thankfully) have been charged. Enquire with us of
the limitations or DO NOT BRING ALCOHOL WITH YOU.
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Am
I guided all the time while fishing?
Carpentaria Seafaris is a fully guided service. There is up to six guides depending on client numbers. Two anglers per boat / guide
is also strived for. If there is an odd number of anglers or conventional anglers we very comfortably sometimes fish 3 anglers in
the larger 22 foot skiffs. Some clients prefer to self drive and are always in the company of the guides and are in constant radio
communication. Guides are in their designated skiffs and anglers generally rotate around the guides. This is a flexible arrangement
and changes depending on angler preferences skill and requirements. The fishery is extremely user friendly, calm protected estuaries
and coastline. Your safety and enjoyment is our utmost concern.
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Does
it matter that I am not a good angler?
Absolutely not, the fishery is pristine and the fish plentiful so you do not need to be a "Guru" to have success. In fact, often
the beginners, and there "beginners luck" have the best results. Luck aside, beginners don't have any preconceived ideas and habits
from other fisheries, and beginners listen, and do what they are advised to do often turning themselves into top rod for a particular
day or even the trip. Fly anglers please try and get some casting practice or even some coaching in if required. We are presenters of
opportunities you have to make the casts.
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Should
I bring my own fishing rods?
Yes, we strongly suggest that if you do not own your own equipment you invest in at least one rod of your choice and become familiar
with it's use it before you arrive. Then, you will then be "up to speed" on day one not day four. A good outfit is a lifetime
investment for less than what you would expect.
If you are thinking of purchasing, please see the tackle section of the site for advice on requirements or don't hesitate
to contact Greg on greg@seafaris.com or 07 40693254.
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What about Fly fishing?
If you are a fly fisher your 7 to 10 weight (9 is perfect) with weight foward intermediate line [Scientific Anglers clear
Mastery Series Striper taper or wet tip clear salt water] Clousers and weighted Pink Things on 1/0,2/0 and 3/0 hooks are
the flys of choice. Weighted Crab flys are a must for the exotics on the flats. More details elsewhere on this site.
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What rods are carried on board?
Nitro Vipers and Ugly Stiks with 6000 series spin reels with 30 lb braid and Nitro Godzillas with 1000 series spin reels with 50 and
80 lb braid. Some fly outfits are also carried and available should you break your fly rod. All fishing rods and reels are used on a
replacement if lost or broken basis. We have hooks, weights, leader material and wire but like lures if you have yours all the better.
Our website www.seafaris.com is updated with the current and correct information. Trip reports are archived since 2002 where you
will see pictures of anglers and the fish caught and a short dialogue about that trip.
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Should I bring some lures?
You will need your personal choice but we use and recommend. 45 gram metal slices (Halco twisty Raider etc,) for busting Tunas,
Mackerals and others.
Tilsan Barra in bright colors, Gold Bombers (with new hooks) and 125 and 90 mm Halco Scorpions and Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnows
etc for the rivers and estuaries and fresh water. Scorpion 150's (5M deep divers, not 8M) and Halco laser pro 190's in chrome and
bright colors for offshore fishing.
Halco Roosta poppers 105 and 135 also for Tunas, Queenfish and others.
Soft plastics work extremely well. Jig heads 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 oz. 4 or 6 of each weight and a packet of each, orange, gold,
green, and brown Squidgy brand paddle tail and wiggly tail fish or your personal preference.
Most all quality lures work, the above we know work.
We carry a selection of the above for purchase aboard but strongly recommend you bring your selection.
Sundries A pair of long nose pliers, line cutters a small amount of 45lb mono leader and a small spool of 69lb single
strand American brand fishing wire is required also. Sunscreen, hat, sun glasses, camera.
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Do I need sheets and towels?
No.
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What if there is a medical emergency?
The local helicopter charter company that does all the medic transfers for the remote islands of the Torres Strait assure
us a response time of 50 minutes with a full medic team should we call with a medical emergency.
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Should I book my accommodation in Cairns for the night before departure or let you look after it?
We can advise you about various options for accommodation in Cairns and even book on your behalf if you like. Cairns has a wide variety of
accommodation options to suit all budgets. Internet research will reveal all. Accommodation in cairns is at your cost.
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Can I claim a world record and what about taking some fish home?
We are members of the International Gamefishing Association [I.G.F.A.] and have certified scales on board. Carpentaria Seafaris promotes catch and release.
Fish are taken for the table and a certain amount is available to take home should you wish to.
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When is the best time to go fishing and tides?
There are far more important factors governing when you should spend a week with us than me telling you "This is the best week of
the year" You're work and lifestyle commitments, weather and seasons where you live etc. For example, If I lived in Melbourne, Australia
I would be enjoying a week in our northern sunshine, escaping our southern winter. All our scheduled trips are during the best tides
cycles and take into account all available predictions and our years of experience in the area. All trips where possible are flexible
to suit individual client groups requirements, please contact Greg greg@seafaris.com
or 07 40693254 to discuss personal requirements.
If you would like to look at the tidal predictions for our area of operation click
Cape York West Coast
Cape York East Coast
Fishing is fishing is fishing, and the fishing is good all the time. Fish are where you find them and he who puts in the greatest efforts gets best results.
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Should
I get travel insurance?
Yes, it is strongly recommended, especially if you are flying internationally. There is a link to an insurance firm specializing in travel insurance on the home page.
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