Imagine . . . . . the ultimate Sportfishing* adventure

. . . . . fish with the Record Breakers

* We define Sportfishing as "stand-up" i.e. without the fighting chair

World Record

Carissa Neal, 19 of Brisbane, Australia

IGFA Womens World Record - Narrow Barred (Spanish) Mackerel F15 Class 

Carissa landed this 31.0 kg (68.2 lb) Spanish Mackerel on a day fishing trip from Mackay with her family aboard Black Samurai.   A number of fish of this class were taken by Black Samurai anglers during recent seasons.

Dual Australian Record

M24 Class Record

All Tackle Record 

Species:  Dogtooth Tuna - 81 kg (178 lb)

Angler Dale Stanbury of Sydney, Australia.  This fish is the dual Australian (GFAA) record holder. The Coral Sea is home to the mighty Dogtooth Tuna.  One of the toughest fighters of all.  These monsters sort out any weak links in the tackle chain.

This "Doggie" ate a hot pink Pakula Guru lure.  The 178 lb  dual Australian record fish took 40 minutes to bring to gaff.

Junior All-Tackle World Record (pending)

Species: Shark Mackerel

Weight: 9.85 lbs (4.48 kg)

14 y.o. angler Jake Warner, Sydney, Australia caught this Shark Mackerel at Liff Reef. A very determined angler, Jake had two captures self-disqualified for rule infringments before landing this fish.

Mahi Mahi

Also known as Dolphin Fish or Dorado

Mahi Mahi such as this beautifully coloured example are common on our shelf trips.    A spectacular fighting fish, the Mahi Mahi's unbelievable colours are matched by their excellent table quality.

This fish took out the trophy for Best Mahi Mahi at the prestigious Hamilton Island Billfish & Fishing Bonanza.

Giant Trevally

Also known as a GT or Ulua

After dinner lagoon livebait action. 

Estimated at around 75 kg, the client fought and landed this enormous Giant Trevally (known locally as a GT) following a 3/4 hour battle on 15 kg standup tackle.

The fish was definitely World Record Class. 

Wahoo

Wahoo are known as one of the fastest fish in the ocean.  The sight of a large Wahoo, silver sides lit up with flashing blue neon stripes as it attacks bait or lure, will never be forgotten.

This 47 kg (103 lb) Wahoo was taken aboard Black Samurai  by Dr. Adam Cannon at Marion Reef in the Coral Sea Territories.

Sailfish 

The colors of this magnificent Pacific Sailfish illustrate one of the reasons why they are such a sought after prize by blue water sportfishing anglers.

All Sailfish caught aboard Black Samurai are released after being tagged for scientific research.

 

Black Samurai confirmed its top position on the Mackay Leader Board as the crew have already bagged more than ten fish over the magic 60 lb mark this season and a couple over 70 lb.

Caught on 15 kg tackle, this monster Spanish Mackerel weighed 33.2 kg (73 lb). On light tackle these fish provide excellent sport fishing for both novice and veteran.

Our special bait rigging techniques and use of the downrigger ensure more hits and a great strike/catch ratio.

We are the Spanish Mackerel specialists! No one catches more Spaniards than Black Samurai anglers.

Three anglers scored this catch with two quad and two triple hook-ups.  Fourteen (14) Spanish Mackerel landed in 20 mins of hot action.

We provide only the best professional tackle available including Shimano Tiagra & Penn International reels and custom rods.   You may choose from the following IGFA Classes:

    Light tackle  6 -  8 kg 

   Medium  15 - 24 kg        Heavy tackle 80 lb or 130 lb (from the chair)