Join Jako Lucas for an incredible adventure in one of Australia’s last truly remote flyfishing destinations!
If you are looking for variety - Queenfish, Barramundi, Giant Trevally, Spanish Mackerel, Coral Trout, Golden Trevally, Brassy Trevally and Giant Herring - all inhabit the flats, mangrove creeks, and rocky island channels. Additionally, two species of Indo-Pacific Permit are available – T.Anak and T.Blochii, the endemic “Blue Bastard” and Black Spotted Tusk Fish all provide an inviting flats challenge!
When:
- Week #1: April 28 - May 5, 2025 (3 rods)
- Week #2: May 15 - 22, 2025 (2 rods)
Rate: $8,178.21 per person + $500 host fee
Accommodations:
Anglers will stay on a liveaboard during the week. Rooms are double occupancy with an ensuite bathroom in each room (upgrade to private queen room available). Rooms come with individually controlled air-conditioning, TVs with USB ports for movies, international power adaptors, and blackout curtains.
What's Included:
- 6 full days guided fly fishing – 1 guide/skiff per 2 anglers
- 7 nights accommodation – Wildcard Mothership - twin share with ensuite. Single room supplement available for an additional fee (limited to 2 rooms per trip).
- Ground transfers in Gove, NT
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
- Required fishing license and permits
- FF WESSEL ISLANDS GIFT PACK – Patagonia /AFF Sun Shirt, AFF Cap, SA 20lb Fluoro Leader, Wessels Fly Pack.
- Laundry Services available each day
- All mothership crew, vessel fuel and incidentals
What's Not Included:
- Return flights to Gove, Northern Territory, AUS
- Alcohol can be pre-purchased before the trip and available on the mothership.
- Travel & medical insurance (compulsory)
- Flies, Fly Lines & Terminal Tackle. A small selection of Flies and fly lines are available for purchase on the mothership.
- 9, 10 & 12 Weight Rods & Reels can be hired on each trip for AUD $150 per set up for the week if you prefer not to travel with extra gear or break a rod on the trip. Breakage fee is AUD $75 per section. Regarding gear hire, please note guests must bring their own fly lines.
- Guide tips – Tips are welcome for the guides and crew, but not compulsory.
Itinerary:
Day 0
Arrive at Gove Airport. An Aussie Fly fisher or Wildcard representative will greet you at the airport and transfer guests to the boat to settle in and enjoy some light refreshments. Depending on tide times, Wildcard will depart the harbour in the evening and travel through the night to the first fishing destination. The voyage is typically calm, with the odd ocean swell passing through some of the island passages. If you struggle with seasickness, crew can assist with medication. Dinner is served either before departing the harbour, or during a calm passage of the voyage.
Days 1-5
Breakfast is typically served from 7.00am each day. The fishing boats aim to leave the mothership around 8.00am. Guests have the option to maximise fishing time by requesting a packed lunch, or can return to Wildcard for lunch. Each fishing day runs to around 4.00pm-5.30pm depending on fishing. At the end of each day the crew will clean your gear, hand you a refreshing face towel and a drink of your choice. You can then retire to the front deck or air conditioned lounge, enjoying a choice of canapés until dinner is served at your groups preferred time.
Day 6
Breakfast is served as per your regular schedule and the boats leave for fishing at 8.00am. On the final day, anglers return to the mothership by 4.00pm to ensure all the fishing boats can be tethered to the ship for the return voyage. Wildcard will travel through the night to return guests to Nhulunbuy Harbour.
Final Morning
Breakfast will be served on Wildcard and guests will be transferred to Gove airport for their flights home.
To learn more, contact Australia Program Director Josh Mills.
