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 no cell phone service once you leave Cairns.
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Can
I charge my video batteries etc.?
Yes, we have has 240 volt power.
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What
about some beer and wine?
Quality Australian table wine is served nightly with the evening meal. We have a licensed bar onboard with popular major brands
of Australian premium and regular 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. We are unable to act as your agent and
purchase bulk alcohol on your behalf for your consumption on board. 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 is searched and people have been charged. 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 as of 2008 and is striving to be so for the rest of 07. 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 conventional anglers we very comfortably sometimes
fish 3 anglers in each of the 2 larger 22 foot skiffs. Guides are in their designated skiffs and anglers and angler pairs rotate
around the guides. The fishery is extremely user friendly, calm protected estuaries and coastline. Your safety and enjoyment are
our utmost concern.
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Does
it matter that I am not a good angler?
No, the fishery is pristene and the fish plentiful so you do not
need to be a "Guru" to have success. In fact, often, the
beginners, and there "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.
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Should
I bring my own fishing rods?
Yes, we strongly suggest that if you do not own a bait caster, fly,
or spin rod depending on how you like to fish, you beg, buy or borrow
one and learn to use it before you arrive. Then, you will then be
"up to speed" on day one not day four.
If
you are thinking of purchasing, please see the tackle section of the site for advice on requirements.
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What
about Fly fishing?
If you are a fly fisher your 7 to 10 weight (9 is perfect) with
weightfoward 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
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What
rods are carried on board?
We have Shimano Calcutta 200 and 400 reels with matching rods, and
Shimano Charter Specials with TLD rods and Shimano spinning outfits.
Fly rods carried are Sage RPLX and RPLXi, in 8,9,10 and 12 and Shimano
in 9 weight, with Sage, Able, Tibor and Felty reels. If you would
like advice on fly rod purchase contact greg@seafaris.com.au.
All
fishing outfits and lures are used on a replacement if lost or broken
basis.
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Should
I bring some lures?
I you are a lure fisher we suggest you purchase a few, our favourites
as follow. Tilsan Barra in bright colours, Nilsmaster Spearheads
in bright colours and Gold Bombers for the rivers. Number 6 "Outback
Charlie" Producer lures (chrome colours only) and Super
Scorpions (deep divers) in bright and chrome colours for the toothy
critters offshore. There are lots of good quality lures available
that work, these are just a few of our personal favourites. Basically
deeper and brighter is better.
If
you wish to visit a tackle shop in Cairns, Tom, Peter and Mick at
CAIRNS TACKLE AND BAIT on the corner of Scott and Aumuller streets,
Ph: 4031 4040 are very knowledgeable on all aspects of tropical
sportfishing and more than happy to help. They also offer an after
hours service on 4055 1339 [Tom].
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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 30 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?
You can book elsewhere if you like, but it is far better to let
us book you into the accommodation we use. Right in the center of
Cairns on the Esplanade, you will be impressed with the quality,
service and the price. This nights accommodation is not included
in our package price.
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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. Eg. 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 of every month.
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. See the Fishing Calendar.
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Should
I get travel insurance?
Yes, it is strongly recommended, especially if you are flying internationally.
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