Hook Up Charters
Hook Up Charters
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With over 20 years of local experience, Shawry will take you on an adventure of a lifetime. With access to some of the most pristine fishing locations Tropical FNQ has to offer, and using an array of techniques, we will be targeting all local fish species. Max 6 people. Private and shared charters.
Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
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2023
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Nigel D
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Family
What a great day at outer Reef with Shawry from Hook Up Charters. Found some great fish and the whole experience was fulfilling!
Written 25 November 2023
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Garry S
Noosaville, Australia1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Friends
Great day was had really appreciate the expertise and helpfulness of shawry can't wait to go again next week the fish are biting
Written 23 November 2023
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Lisa1966_12
Melbourne, Australia13 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Absolutely the best day out. Cannot wait to go out again with Shawry next year when we visit beautiful PD again, except next year we'll be booking the longer trip. We didn't want the day to end. He's an absolute ripper of a bloke & extremely knowledgeable. So much fun & a great way to spend a day in the great outdoors.
Written 21 November 2023
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Margo M
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Nov. 2023 • Family
Shawry gave us an awesome experience. He explained what to do and how each type of fish would bite. We caught amazing fish and he was soooo exuberant and encouraging. And there was a small amount on the boat which provided and intimate vibe. Would highly recommend for experienced or beginners
Written 16 November 2023
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Nigel F
1 contribution
Oct. 2023 • Friends
Shawry will put you on the fish and has an amazing knowledge base whether you are in the estuary or out on the reef. I will definitely be using Hook up when I next get back up there.
Written 2 November 2023
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Michael D
Greater Sydney, Australia4 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Solo
Had several charter options to choose from but I'm glad I selected Hooked Up. The skipper knew his stuff, made great decisions on when and where to move and all 5 people on board caught fish. Maybe it was our lucky day but can't fault the boat and skipper.
Written 29 October 2023
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tylah d
1 contribution
Oct. 2023 • Solo
Had an amazing day out on the water with shawry ! He really knows his stuff and puts you on the fish to hook up some fish of a lifetime ! Highly recommend Hook up charters and I can’t wait until the next adventure , thanks a lot again mate I really appreciated the day - bucket list ticked ! I’ll be back for sure 👍🎣
Written 29 October 2023
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Russell
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Oct. 2023 • Couples
My wife and I have been on multiple fishing trips out of Port Douglas in recent years and Hook Up Charters ranks up there with the best we have been with. We went with Glenn (Shawry) through a recommendation from a mate of ours who is a pretty handy fisherman himself and he said don’t hesitate to go with Shawry. On that basis I booked a half day trip with him. On a word terrific. We were very lucky with the weather which had been pretty windy for weeks. There was only 5 of us and we caught a range of fish some of which were kept for a feed. Many others thrown back as needed. His boat was terrific and we wouldn’t hesitate to go with him again.
Written 28 October 2023
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Doug R
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Oct. 2023 • Couples
What an experience with Shawry from Hook up. A good honest down to earth professional who's experience was evident from the get go, with Julia working in the background its a well oiled machine. A beautiful morning with a short 30min trip out he had us on the fish in know time and if you listen to his instructions you,ll be fish on. We took a small amount of the catch for dinner that night on the BBQ and with Shawrys recipe we prepared an awesome Ceviche that was bang on, this trip is well worth every cent. Not just for the fishing , being out on the Barrier reef was amazing. Heading back in we caught a glimpse of a 6 to 8 foot spinner shark leaping from the water.
You won,t get that sitting by the pool.
We will return Doug & Mel
You won,t get that sitting by the pool.
We will return Doug & Mel
Written 28 October 2023
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Tea E
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Sep. 2023 • Family
This day was absolutely amazing! We had lovely weather, a lovely group and a lovely Captain Glenn!
He made our fishing trip the best and we caught some amazing fish.
I really recommend to go with Glenn and hook up if you want an exiting adventure and see some amazing fish.
We came from Sweden to Australia and this day was one of the best day’s we had on our vacation!
He made our fishing trip the best and we caught some amazing fish.
I really recommend to go with Glenn and hook up if you want an exiting adventure and see some amazing fish.
We came from Sweden to Australia and this day was one of the best day’s we had on our vacation!
Written 27 October 2023
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