Heavy Tackle Charter in search of the Giant Black Marlin

7am departure from Yorkeys Knob

Wild Turkey will be returning this afternoon into the Cairns Marlin Marina. This is in preparation for the upcoming 40th Anniversary Tournament starting Tuesday for 4 days. We are working out of Cairns for the next 2 days heavy tackle but at least this way we can become part of the excitement and atmosphere that is fast mounting with this event only now days away.

We will be updating and keeping a close eye on many boats in the tournament including Shakara, southen boat that part of our team Greg will be on board, Allure - with Biggles, Reel Chase - Ben's boat for the last 6 years, Billfish - with Rick Eustace, Sir Reel - Laurie Wright, event co-ordinator and any others that people request. So feel free to send any results you know about to our blog to be posted.

We will also be keeping you updated on the daily results on aboard Wild Turkey. Our team this year is Captained by Tom Winkworth - Cairns Tackle & Bait and 3 fishing mates; Steven, Rod & Steve. They are all very excited to become part of this historical occation and celebrations.