Abrolhos Islands Live Aboard Charter
G'day all... I'm in a very unfortunate position.....
well, not really...
The missus is looking to send me away for a while.. on a live aboard charter to the Abrolhos!!!! haha!
Now the question I have for you, is who has done a live aboard charter, what company did you go with, how do you rate the charter company, and of course the overall experience. I've checked out all the reports people have done, and it just looks amazing and I've been licking my lips hoping to go on one for a while, then got home last night and had the bomb dropped on me.
She's looking to get rid of me for around a 4 day trip (5 including stop over).
What did you bring with you (in terms of fishing gear, and personal gear)
where did you leave your vehicle securely?
and, any other tips you can all offer would be appreciated.
thanks!
Versus
Posts: 918
Date Joined: 06/03/09
Saltwater
Saltwater
Uluabuster
Posts: 722
Date Joined: 12/12/10
Hi Justo82,I have done 2
Hi Justo82,
I have done 2 Abrolhos charter with Saltwater Charters WA - Craig is the skipper. He's a laid back down to earth bloke, great skipper and knows what he is doing. I have posted a report before so just search for my User ID & subject Abrolhos May 2012.
Just came back from another one 2 days ago and will be posting my report up soon - when I am done cleaning up my gears!
Essentially, we did trolling, bottom bash, jigging, soft plastics, and top water action - stickbaiting & popping. Just bring what you have, whatever you don't, Craig and loan to you.
Personal gear - clothing, sun block, alcohol, additional tip bits - all meals are served including morning and afternoon tea.
Leave your car at the place where you board his boat. It's pretty safe - no break ins that I know of....yet.
Give Craig a call - or go to Saltwate Charters WA fb page and have a look.
Enjoy.
Uluabuster
Justo82
Posts: 482
Date Joined: 17/10/11
I've been with Saltwater
I've been with Saltwater before locally, craig was awesome. I definitely want to have a look at them.
also, I forgot to ask time us year... is april/may the general concensus for best time to go?
scottland
Posts: 3031
Date Joined: 10/05/10
Yep
Saltwater charters. I went with Craig and Omar 2 weeks ago fishing was great food was great we left our car just in the parking bays in the harbour it has a couple of cameras and a cafe we never had any trouble. All u need is beer and bedding this time of year is good and I know Craig had a few openings late in june
i support two teams eagles and whoever is playing the dockers
MattG
Posts: 104
Date Joined: 09/09/09
Another vote...
Another vote for Saltwater for me. Best charter Ive ever been on.
Leemo
Posts: 3712
Date Joined: 22/02/07
+17 for Saltwater. Would not
+17 for Saltwater. Would not suggest anyone else!
bludgin' since 94'
Rob H
Posts: 5745
Date Joined: 18/01/12
Geraldton parking
Parking at the harbour is pretty safe and most people on the charters do it, havent heard of any problems.
Quite busy and security/coppers swing thru regularly, it wouldnt worry me leaving mine there.
Similarly at the marina ramps-my car usually goes home but Ive seen many a car and trailer parked there all weekend/Easter etc and never heard of any problems.
AND-the parkings FREE as well as ramps etc
Give a man a mask, and he'll show you his true face...
The older you get the more you realize that no one has a f++king clue what they're doing.
Everyone's just winging it.
fishmad69
Posts: 133
Date Joined: 19/10/10
Top Gun II
Mate I can Highly recommend Top Gun II Charters have been out 4 times on this boat with few different owners absolutely sensational trip. I left my car at the harbour all ggod it has 24 hour surveillance
Brock O
Posts: 3163
Date Joined: 11/01/08
Top Gun 2
Great Skipper ( Aldo ), boat and deck crew.
Didnt matter what we wanted too do, He made it happen.
Basic clothing and ya fishing gear, took a light jig rod with a medium bottom out fit. I took my own rigs, plastic, Jigs and Rigs etc. Hourbour parking was free and safe.