Abrolhos Charter

 Hi Fishwreckers

First fishing post so please be gentle.

Just returned from a four day Abrolhos trip with Apache Carters and in a word " Awesome"

It was a tad windy but Skipper Matt put us onto quality fish every day.

2nd Skipper/Deckie Phil worked like a Trojan pulling pots, cleaning , stowing gear etc and not once did anyone have to search for bait or tackle.

The whole crew were ready to assist landing your fish, tieing rigs or untangling the odd line.

Chef Mark kept a constant and plentiful stream of very good food comming from the galley. (Never thought I would see cray tails as left overs).

Another first for me was having to move spots to get away from dhufish. Nice problem to have though.

Everyone on board landed quality fish with Dhufish, Pink Snapper, Baldchin, Spangled emperor, Red throat, Spanish Mackeral, Tuna and the odd Shark or thirteen. When they moved in, Matt moved on. We all came home with some very nice fillets and bonus cray.

One thing that impressed me was two of our party being given the opportunity to defer their charter due to family / health issues on the eleventh hour. We had all read and agreed to the Charter conditions prior so thanks again Matt and Michelle.

I for one will definately be booking with them again.

Cheers  Hi Fishwreckers

First fishing post so please be gentle.

Just returned from a four day Abrolhos trip with Apache Carters and in a word " Awesome"

It was a tad windy but Skipper Matt put us onto quality fish every day.

2nd Skipper/Deckie Phil worked like a Trojan pulling pots, cleaning , stowing gear etc and not once did anyone have to search for bait or tackle.

The whole crew were ready to assist landing your fish, tieing rigs or untangling the odd line.

Chef Mark kept a constant and plentiful stream of very good food comming from the galley. (Never thought I would see cray tails as left overs).

Another first for me was having to move spots to get away from dhufish. Nice problem to have though.

Everyone on board landed quality fish with Dhufish, Pink Snapper, Baldchin, Spangled emperor, Red throat, Spanish Mackeral, Tuna and the odd Shark or thirteen. When they moved in, Matt moved on. We all came home with some very nice fillets and bonus cray.

One thing that impressed me was two of our party being given the opportunity to defer their charter due to family / health issues on the eleventh hour. We had all read and agreed to the Charter conditions prior so thanks again Matt and Michelle.

I for one will definately be booking with them again.

Cheers  Hi Fishwreckers

First fishing post so please be gentle.

Just returned from a four day Abrolhos trip with Apache Carters and in a word " Awesome"

It was a tad windy but Skipper Matt put us onto quality fish every day.

2nd Skipper/Deckie Phil worked like a Trojan pulling pots, cleaning , stowing gear etc and not once did anyone have to search for bait or tackle.

The whole crew were ready to assist landing your fish, tieing rigs or untangling the odd line.

Chef Mark kept a constant and plentiful stream of very good food comming from the galley. (Never thought I would see cray tails as left overs).

Another first for me was having to move spots to get away from dhufish. Nice problem to have though.

Everyone on board landed quality fish with Dhufish, Pink Snapper, Baldchin, Spangled emperor, Red throat, Spanish Mackeral, Tuna and the odd Shark or thirteen. When they moved in, Matt moved on. We all came home with some very nice fillets and bonus cray.

One thing that impressed me was two of our party being given the opportunity to defer their charter due to family / health issues on the eleventh hour. We had all read and agreed to the Charter conditions prior so thanks again Matt and Michelle.

I for one will definately be booking with them again.

Cheers  Hi Fishwreckers

First fishing post so please be gentle.

Just returned from a four day Abrolhos trip with Apache Carters and in a word " Awesome"

It was a tad windy but Skipper Matt put us onto quality fish every day.

2nd Skipper/Deckie Phil worked like a Trojan pulling pots, cleaning , stowing gear etc and not once did anyone have to search for bait or tackle.

The whole crew were ready to assist landing your fish, tieing rigs or untangling the odd line.

Chef Mark kept a constant and plentiful stream of very good food comming from the galley. (Never thought I would see cray tails as left overs).

Another first for me was having to move spots to get away from dhufish. Nice problem to have though.

Everyone on board landed quality fish with Dhufish, Pink Snapper, Baldchin, Spangled emperor, Red throat, Spanish Mackeral, Tuna and the odd Shark or thirteen. When they moved in, Matt moved on. We all came home with some very nice fillets and bonus cray.

One thing that impressed me was two of our party being given the opportunity to defer their charter due to family / health issues on the eleventh hour. We had all read and agreed to the Charter conditions prior so thanks again Matt and Michelle.

I for one will definately be booking with them again.

Cheers  Hi Fishwreckers

First fishing post so please be gentle.

Just returned from a four day Abrolhos trip with Apache Carters and in a word " Awesome"

It was a tad windy but Skipper Matt put us onto quality fish every day.

2nd Skipper/Deckie Phil worked like a Trojan pulling pots, cleaning , stowing gear etc and not once did anyone have to search for bait or tackle.

The whole crew were ready to assist landing your fish, tieing rigs or untangling the odd line.

Chef Mark kept a constant and plentiful stream of very good food comming from the galley. (Never thought I would see cray tails as left overs).

Another first for me was having to move spots to get away from dhufish. Nice problem to have though.

Everyone on board landed quality fish with Dhufish, Pink Snapper, Baldchin, Spangled emperor, Red throat, Spanish Mackeral, Tuna and the odd Shark or thirteen. When they moved in, Matt moved on. We all came home with some very nice fillets and bonus cray.

One thing that impressed me was two of our party being given the opportunity to defer their charter due to family / health issues on the eleventh hour. We had all read and agreed to the Charter conditions prior so thanks again Matt and Michelle.

I for one will definately be booking with them again.

Cheers  Hi Fishwreckers

First fishing post so please be gentle.

Just returned from a four day Abrolhos trip with Apache Carters and in a word " Awesome"

It was a tad windy but Skipper Matt put us onto quality fish every day.

2nd Skipper/Deckie Phil worked like a Trojan pulling pots, cleaning , stowing gear etc and not once did anyone have to search for bait or tackle.

The whole crew were ready to assist landing your fish, tieing rigs or untangling the odd line.

Chef Mark kept a constant and plentiful stream of very good food comming from the galley. (Never thought I would see cray tails as left overs).

Another first for me was having to move spots to get away from dhufish. Nice problem to have though.

Everyone on board landed quality fish with Dhufish, Pink Snapper, Baldchin, Spangled emperor, Red throat, Spanish Mackeral, Tuna and the odd Shark or thirteen. When they moved in, Matt moved on. We all came home with some very nice fillets and bonus cray.

One thing that impressed me was two of our party being given the opportunity to defer their charter due to family / health issues on the eleventh hour. We had all read and agreed to the Charter conditions prior so thanks again Matt and Michelle.

I for one will definately be booking with them again.

Cheers 


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 sounds like a great trip.

Sun, 2017-04-30 10:24

 sounds like a great trip. gotta get myself over there one day

 

few extras copies of original post ay 

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 Think I got it the first

Sun, 2017-04-30 10:30

 Think I got it the first time 

Sounds like an awesome trip, any photos to follow?

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Date Joined: 18/04/17

just returned from Apache also

Mon, 2017-05-08 14:06

Had a cracker trip, i've been out with the Apache team 2 years in a row now.

 

I've not had any expereience with any other Charter teams, although after seeing some of the other parties moored in Gero marina, the Lady Grace stands out as a well looked after & maintained vessel.

 

We had Phil @ the Helm, with Mark (chef) & Deckie Jack helping us all out.

 

struck weather gold on Wednesday 3/5, although other days were a bit slow & Tough holding bottom with current running one way & wind blowing us the alternate,

 

dad & i in discussion to try get a group for a Monte's trip with Apache later this year.