Giant black marlin Charters Terms & Conditions
Please note that our fishing is primarily catch and release only.
Upon confirming your charter dates you will be sent a charter agreement that confirms the most important information including the rate, departure and return port, number of passengers in your party and a payment schedule.
A holding deposit equal to 40% of the charter is due at the time of booking in order to hold your dates.
The balance payment (equal to 60% of the charter fee) is due 45 days prior to the start of the trip.
We accept payments via direct deposit or Mastercard/Visa/Amex.
During October, our trips are primarily departing and returning to Cooktown which is a short, 55 minute regional flight north of Cairns. Its less than 4 hour drive for those of you who prefer a driving adventure (on sealed roads!)
At this time of year, the fish are typically along the northern end of the Ribbon Reefs and Cooktown offers us the best launching pad to access any part of the reef.
Once we move into November, the fish can move as well. So especially in early and mid November we may tentatively say a particular location be it Cooktown or Cairns, but we do ask our guests to keep a certain amount of flexibility in their schedules to change departure point if the need arises.
Coming all this way to experience the very best fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, we want to make sure we’re fishing in the right spot in order to put YOU onto the very best fishing!
We provided all linens and basic toiletries including bath gel and sunscreen but you are of course welcome to bring your own as well as sun smart clothing and hats are highly recommended.
All meals and snacks/softdrinks are provided – we will touch base regarding any intolerances or allergies in the leadup – but alcohol is BYO.
Please keep in mind while we all enjoy a drink or two or three at the end of the day, excessive consumption and unruly behaviour will not be tolerated.
Fishing tackle is provided.
If cancellation is required from the boat side due to engine troubles or weather, we will be in touch to reschedule or refund your trip.
Client side cancellations may only be processed once a full value / same value replacement charter is confirmed.
Barramundi Charters Terms & Conditions
Please note that our fishing at impoundments is catch and release only.
Fishing Faust is owned and operated by Luke Fallon Sport & Game Fishing (“LFSGF”).
Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. In making a booking you confirm that you have read, understood, accepted, and agree to be bound to these terms and conditions.
If you have concerns about being on a boat for the first time or have any questions about the Terms and Conditions, please contact us and we can explain to you.
All amounts are shown in Australian dollars and include GST unless otherwise specified. Payment for your trip is due in full prior to departure.
Fishing is permitted at the dams requires a Stocked Impoundment Permit (SIPs) which may be purchased online here.
At the dams we practice catch and release fishing only.
Cancellations made 7 days prior to the start of your trip will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made less than 7 days before your trip, but more than 48hours prior will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellation made less than 48hours prior to the start of the trip are not refundable.
Cancellations must be acknowledged by Luke Fallon Sport & Game Fishing.
We accept payments via direct deposit or Mastercard/Visa.
Please reconfirm your booking 48 hours prior to your trip and make sure we have your contact details and where you will be staying.
Please bring your own meals/snacks and refreshments. Ice and esky is provided.
We recommend bringing a hat and suncreen and spray jacket as the boat is open to the elements!
Alcohol is allowed on board although excessive consumption and unruly behaviour will not be tolerated.
Tackle is provided on a replace if lost basis.
Guests are welcome and encouraged to bring their own barra gear! There’s nothing more important than being confident in using your own gear and Luke is an expert guide. If you have any questions about appropriate tackle at any time, give Luke a call to discuss on 0428789840.
We endeavor to operate all charters in safe and appropriate weather conditions. As such we monitor the weather conditions closely.
All effort is made to give as much prior notice of reschedule as possible, but no liability is accepted for inconvenience or last-minute change of charter plans by us.
Keeping in mind that Peter Faust is a dam and therefore considered sheltered waters and weather related cancellations are quite unlikely. However, in the event weather conditions make it unsafe to fish, as determined by Luke – ie. storm activity, flooding rain etc – the charter will be rescheduled to a mutually suitable date, or all charter fees paid refunded.
In the event of a weather related charter cancellation, Luke Fallon Sport Fishing is not responsible for any ancillary costs/damages.
Koa has a full range of safety equipment including life jackets , flares, first aid kit and defibrillator on board. Guests shall undertake an orientation and safety briefing before departure which includes a demonstration as to where this life saving equipment is kept.
Guests agree that each member of member of their group is medically and physically fit to attend and participate in the charter, and that the charter will not endanger the health of any member of his/her party or anyone else.
Guests are reminded that the boat is a moving platform, and therefore care must be taken at all times when moving about on board (and keeping in mind where your fellow anglers/crew are when casting lures 😊 ). In particular care must be taken when boarding and disembarking KOA at the ramp.
Guests should understand and appreciate the dangers involved in boating and fishing and assume and accept all these risks in making the booking. LFSGF does not accept any liability for personal injuries sustained whilst on charter.
