Ian Moody Sportfishing Charters

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Ian Moody Sportfishing Charters Fully owned and established Guided charter operation in the Hinchinbrook region.

Thanks to all of you who messaged, called or popped by to say Happy Birthday. Really appreciate it.The big 5-0!.  Half a...
19/10/2026

Thanks to all of you who messaged, called or popped by to say Happy Birthday. Really appreciate it.

The big 5-0!. Half a century, or half a metery?.🤔

Certainly snuck up on me real fast thats for sure.

Gosh i still remember my first spin rod. Still got the same cheeky smile.

A few from recent.  Starting to finally warm up, a lot later this year. The common size is mostly in the 73 to 88cm rang...
13/10/2026

A few from recent. Starting to finally warm up, a lot later this year. The common size is mostly in the 73 to 88cm range. Bite periods have been quite short but somewhat improving as the water temp heats up.

Well the boys are back in Town... Townsville that is for the first bit, then off to Hinchinbrook.  Brian (aka Major burn...
03/10/2026

Well the boys are back in Town... Townsville that is for the first bit, then off to Hinchinbrook. Brian (aka Major burns!) equaling his PB of 106cm but then being outdone with Neil later securing his first ever metery at 110cm. A couple of others between 73 and 84cm coming to play as well.

Hope your thumbprint grows back soon Brian.. 🤣🤣

24/09/2026

Adam... "Its better than Lego!!".. 🤣🤣

Well done on your first marlin as well mate.

Yours truly finally popped the Black marlin cherry yesterday..  on a fairly small 250-300lb class marlin..  something iv...
24/09/2026

Yours truly finally popped the Black marlin cherry yesterday.. on a fairly small 250-300lb class marlin.. something ive put off doing for many many years. Great little early 50th birthday present to myself. Having a ball with team mates Micheal, Adam and Ashley. Not to mention finally fishing with my brother Ryan Moody Fishing again for a lot of years. We raised and released another 2 today just under 200lbs each, one for me and another for Adam who also claimed it as his first ever marlin as well.. Weather is very unfriendly out on the shelf last few days. We need a really good day tommorrow to be in with a chance of winning the 60th cairns black marlin tournament.

Just 6 days to go to the Cairns 60th Marlin tournament and prepping well in progress. Still lots to do in the last few d...
15/09/2026

Just 6 days to go to the Cairns 60th Marlin tournament and prepping well in progress. Still lots to do in the last few days leading up to Day 1. Long range outlook is looking at 15 to 20 knot seas for most of the week. Hopefully that's what the Marlin prefer!.

Refurbishing a boat for the millionth time doesn't feel so bad on days where the wind outside is blowing the dog off a c...
30/08/2026

Refurbishing a boat for the millionth time doesn't feel so bad on days where the wind outside is blowing the dog off a chain. Testing out my back injury today and so far so good.

24/08/2026

Hi everyone, just an update, 2026 charters for Barra is now fully booked out. I have no further dates available for this season.

Bookings open for them from February 2027.

Gotta love it when these things inhale your lure as soon as it lands on the water...  and the colours are just striking ...
05/08/2026

Gotta love it when these things inhale your lure as soon as it lands on the water... and the colours are just striking when landed..

What a fleet of gameboats for the comp!.  49 boats, 4 days of fishing..  honestly cannot wait for this.
01/08/2026

What a fleet of gameboats for the comp!. 49 boats, 4 days of fishing.. honestly cannot wait for this.

🏁 **WE HAVE A TOURNAMENT FLEET!**
Tournament entries are now closed. We have 49 boats. Four days of fishing. One very special anniversary tournament celebrating six decades of history.

1966–2026

The final 4 are:
Argo, Infinity, Rum Chaser and Mauna Kea.

Joining them are our previously announced 45 entries:

Shore Thing, Big Business, Iluka, Miss Nic, Centerfold, Bounty Hunter, Illusion, Moana III, Adventum, Hellraiser2, Kiama, Tsukiji, Relentless Pursuit, Askari, Black Magic, SHIKARI, North Light, Wild Turkey, Viking II, Southern Comfort, Mood Swings, Zulu, Tradition, Gambler, Calypso, Abyss, Dizzy, Reel Work, Hardline, Sea Baby 2, Flying Fisher, Shaka, Top Catch, The Sheriff, Akira, Release, Ruckus, OB1, Hattitude and Goldeneye, Megumi, Tataki, Nomad, Sea Baby V, Sn**ch.

What a good-looking fleet! From familiar names with decades of Cairns history to boats preparing to write a new chapter, this is going to be one incredible tournament.

**Who will become the 2026 champion?**

And while we count down to September, tell us how many Cairns anniversary tournaments have you fished? What are some of your best memories?

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Townsville, QLD
4814

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