I used Renegade Charters last April. Even though it was a rough day still put me onto some good GT's and mackie. Lunch/drinks provided and the gear was top of the range stellas etc. Link below

www.renegadecharters.com.au/

I went out with these guys last March and didn't think much of them at all. They anvertise all the good shimano gear but only had 4 rods on board so everyone used hand lines. Only caught one tiny red emperor for the trip too.

Thanks guys, It looks like there's only 2 running out of there. Renegade and rapture. Rapture actually advertise using hand lines . Hopefully renegade upgraded their gear after you went out with them dougie, as iceman went a month after you. I'm sure as shit not gonna pay to use handlines that's for sure. I think I'll give them a call and Suss them out before booking anything.

Hey mate, I have fished with Renegade and had to use handlines as well. Last year while in Airley Beach I fished with these guys... it might be worth giving them a  call and seeing if they'll pick you up from Hamilton. Its a guide and not a charter, so he'll troll around for some Mackies, Pop for some GT's and throw slugs at any smaller pelagics. Really nice guys as well 

Here is the link..

www.fishwhitsundays.com.au

Hopefully that helps mate.

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Gday

Im getting married there on the 11 of march and am looking at heading out fishing in the week leading up to it. Was trying to find a big old cray boat that we could a big boys day out but they dont have big boats like that. We are probably going to held out with rapture as they are a bit dearer. In regards to using handlines having lived up there for 8 years it can be easier to pull trout and emperor off the bottom with a handline -

easier... but not nearly as much fun!

Thanks Patty,

I'll check it out now. Even If costs a bit more it might be worth it.