FAQ

What style of fishing?

Flick-it Fishing Charters is a cast and retrieve lure fishing experience, using soft plastics and hard body lures.

Please note, no bait is used on our charters.

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What fish might I catch?

On Flick-it Fishing Charters you will fish for a wide range of fish species including bream, flathead, mangrove jack and barred javelin, along mangrove lined creeks or the shallow sandy flats of the estuaries. Alternatively, you can choose a freshwater fishing experience chasing Barramundi, Australian Bass, Golden Perch (Yellowbelly) and Saratoga.

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Am I guaranteed to catch fish?

As much as Flick-it Fishing Charters would like to guarantee captures, we all know that there are no guarantees in fishing. Your guide will work with you to choose the most ideal location, tide and time and will go above and beyond to try and put you on fish. 

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What is the location of the fishing charters?

Flick-it Fishing Charters is based out of Bundaberg, Queensland and offers charters throughout the Wide Bay, Burnett and surrounding regions.

Saltwater: Burnett, Kolan, Burrum and Elliott Rivers and Baffle Creek

Freshwater: Lake Monduran and Lake Awoonga and the upper regions of the Mary and Burnett rivers

'On-your-boat' can be any location within the Wide Bay and Burnett Region, as well as Lake Awoonga and offshore.

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What packages are available?

Flick-it Fishing Charters will create a fishing experience to suit your needs, whether it’s a half or whole day guided trip or multiple days fishing and learning different species, across different locations, in either fresh or salt water. Flick-it Fishing Charters offers a personalised fishing charter for a maximum of 2 people (2 anglers plus guide).

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Flick-it Fishing Charters does not offer specific packages. All charters are a minimum of 4 hours and the anglers can design their own fishing experience.

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'On-your-boat' is another service provided by Flick-it Fishing Charters. Guide, Terry Allwood can be hired for the day, or multiple days at your chosen location (estuary, impoundment, offshore) fishing and teaching, from your boat. 

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What is included?

Included in the cost of your Flick-it fishing charter is your guide, boat and quality fishing equipment including rods, reels and lures. Light refreshments, bottled water and sunscreen are also provided.

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Please discuss any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

 

What fishing equipment is used?

Flick-it Fishing Charters provides anglers with quality fishing equipment and tackle to use while on charter. Most of the products provided by Flick-it Fishing Charters are from Australian owned and operated fishing tackle distributer, Frogley’s Offshore including brands from Atomic, Gamakatsu, Major Craft and Fuji.

Atomic Arrowz rods have been tried, tested and used by your guide Terry Allwood for many years and is the main rod supplied by Flick-it Fishing Charters.

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Anglers are welcome to bring their own fishing equipment.

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Note: Costs may be incurred for loss or damage of any equipment or tackle supplied by Flick-it Fishing Charters.

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What is the Minimum & Maximum number of people required for bookings?

Flick-it Fishing Charters is able to provide personalised fishing charters for 1-2 anglers (1-2anglers plus guide). Charter pricing is for boat and guide hire, not per person. This allows anglers to have a one-on-one personalised experience or share the cost with a second angler.

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What is the cost?

As each fishing charter is customised to suit the angler, all booking or information requests, can be directed to Terry via our contact page.

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Are children allowed on the fishing charter?

The minimum age for children on Flick-it Fishing Charters is 10 years old. However, if your child does not meet this age requirement and has fishing experience, please contact your guide to discuss further. 

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Will bad weather affect my fishing charter?

Flick-it Fishing Charters has no control over Mother Nature. Postponement of a fishing charter is rare, however in the case that an alternative location is not a safe or a viable option and your charter is cancelled, your booking can be re-scheduled or refunded.

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Do I need a fishing permit?

For any fishing in a stocked impoundment, a Queensland Stocked Impoundment Permit will be required. These can be purchased online prior to your charter. https://dafqld.forms.decipha.auspost/sip

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If you are unsure whether a permit is required, please ask Terry when booking your charter with Flick-it Fishing Charters.

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Where and what time do I board the boat?

Flick-it Fishing Charters is a customised fishing experience that visits various locations in the Wide Bay, Burnett and surrounding regions. To optimize your fishing charter experience, factors such as tide, wind, water temperate and moon phases will be discussed at the time of booking, as these factors will determine the optimal location and boarding time. Contact Terry at Flick-it Fishing Charters for more information.

 

Can I keep the fish I catch?

Flick-it Fishing Charters is happy for anglers to keep any legal sized fish they catch. However, it is recommended that a catch and release approach is adopted.

 

If you plan on keeping your catch, please advised Flick-it Fishing Charters at the time of your booking, so ice can be provided on the boat to keep your catch fresh.

 

Do you sell gift certificates?

Flick-it Fishing Charters does not offer gift certificates.

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How do I enquire, book and pay?

Please contact us via phone or email to enquire, book and discuss payment methods.

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What do I bring and wear?

The vessel used by Flick-it Fishing Charters is an open boat with no shade or shelter.

 

We recommend that you bring and wear the following:

* Sun-smart hat and/or cap with face buff to protect you from glare and sunlight

* Sunglasses (polarised is best) to protect you from glare and sunlight as well as from stray lures.

* Protective/long clothing suitable for prevailing weather conditions

* Comfortable shoes. Joggers/runners are recommended as you will be on your feet casting lures for an extended period of     time. No bare feet allowed.

* Food, snacks and drinks 

* Camera

* Positive attitude with a willingness to learn

 

What safety equipment does the boat have?

Flick-it Fishing Charters meets all safety requirements. Your guide Terry holds the following qualifications:

* Coxswain NC 1

* First Aid & CPR

* Fully insured

 

The boat is equipped with the following safety equipment:

* Life Jackets (150 level floatation)

* Life Bouy

* Flares

* V Sheet

* First Aid Kit

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