The renowned 43 foot O’Brien sportfisher run by Cap. Craig “Sparra” Denham and based on Queensland’s holiday hot spot, the Gold Coast, where the fishing is likewise hot year round.
Captain Sparra is experienced in Light And Ultra Light Tackle, and has numerous fish including record fish to anglers on this tackle fishing locations including Cairns, Townsville, Dunk Island, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Port Stephens, and Bermagui.
While the HotShot is based on Queensland’s Gold Coast, the boat and crew also travel to put our guests onto some of the best sport and game fishing that the ‘Sunshine State’ has to offer.
Likewise, we can cater to many different styles of fishing from light and ultra light (and often record) fishing, to heavy tackle fishing for giant black marlin in the north.
Saltwater
Light tackle fishing for black marlin and sailfish is best December through March with the chance of also catching wahoo, mahi mahi, Spanish mackerel, and yellowfin tuna. Blue marlin fishing is an all round possibility in this great fishery. We troll lures as well as bait and switch for these great fish, with the chance of also encountering striped and black marlin as well as short billed spearfish. Bycatch includes mahi mahi, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna.
Boat type : Sportfish boat
Description :
O’Brien Boats are world renowned for sea handling capabilities with a dry and very stable ride. Their boats are built for long days and seasons on the waters off Australia’s coastline. She is very comfortable for both day trips as well as live-aboard trips and fishing charters in Gold Coast.
Client Accommodation forward is four V berths and a Master Cabin Inc double berth. With 2 air conditioners, one unit supplying sleeping areas and second running saloon.
HotShot also has 2 bathrooms, both including toilets and showers, as well as a water maker (desalinator), and entertainment system including Blue ray DVD and ipod compatible music system, all of which add to angler comfort on board.
Amenities : Air Conditioning, Bed, Fighting Chair, Fishfinder, Flybridge, Fridge, GPS, Ice Box, Kitchen, Life Jackets, Multimedia System, Outriggers, Toilet
Length : Above 42ft
Capacity : 6 people
Motor Type : Outboard Gas
Horse Power : 450
Meal Policy
Lunch
Non Alcoholic beverage
Fishing Policy
Catch and Release Only
Cleaning and Filleting
Keep Catch or Release
Kids Welcome