Fish'N'Fillet
On Lord Howe Island Kingfish are commonly referred to as Greenbacks.
| Greenback GREENBACK is powered by a single 250hp Yanmar diesel engine that is capable of propelling the vessel at the comfortable cruising speed of 18 knots. GREENBACK
is fitted with the latest navigation and safety equipment ensuring the well
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Greenback Specifications
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We wish to emphasise the exceptional visibility inside and out of Greenback, and the extremely dry and comfortable ride you will enjoy. This vessel has a walk round cabin, quality fishing tackle, spacious fishing room and the fact that we do not take a large number of passengers.
By not crowding passengers, our aim is to provide a high quality experience on board Greenback whether it be a fishing adventure or scenic cruise.
It is an advantage to book prior to arriving on the Island and we now have Greenback polo shirts, tee shirts & caps available.
Greenback and her experienced crew offer guests a new dimension in unique, aquatic adventures that include experiencing the rugged beauty of Ball's Pyramid, snorkeling the crystal clear waters of the world's southern most coral reef or sport and game fishing in the vicinity of the Islands exhilarating deep ocean drop offs.
Crew
GREENBACK is owned and operated
by Dave and Glenys Gardiner. Capt. Dave Gardiner (Master Class V).
Dave has a total of 26 years skippering experience in Lord Howe and other
NSW and Queensland waters. He is also a qualified dive master. Dave has
a long association with fishing and boating and during this time developed
a love for his work.
Our experienced staff are committed to ensuring that your experience onboard GREENBACK is both memorable and enjoyable.
It is for this reason, GREENBACK operates during optimum sea conditions for any activities undertaken.
Fishing Equipment
Whilst onboard GREENBACK you will have the use of an impressive array of quality
reels mounted on custom rods that meet the daily challenges put forward by the
Lord Howe Island fishing scene. All the fishing tackle aboard GREENBACK
is maintained to the highest possible standards to ensure the best chance
possible of landing that fish of a lifetime.
The list of equipment available includes:
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Custom Rod |
Reel |
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Game Fishing (Heavy) |
130lb Bent Butt |
Penn International 130W |
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Game Fishing (Medium Standup) |
80lb Short Stroker |
Shimano Tiagra 80W |
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Game Fishing (Light Standup) |
50lb Short Stroker |
Shimano Tiagra 50W |
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Jigging |
50lb Custom Jig |
Shimano Stella 10,000 (50lb Braid) |
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Deep Ocean Dropoff |
Gunnel Mount |
Reef Queen Alvey (200lb Braid) |
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Trolling Lures and Jigs |
Mixed Array |
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Policies
Fishing
Equipment
Quality fishing equipment is provided on all fishing trips. Fishers are
responsible for replacement of fishing equipment damaged, lost or broken due to
negligence.
Weather/Mechanical
Failure
GREENBACK staff will make every
effort to meet booking obligations; however Cancellation due to unsuitable
weather or mechanical failure will be at the discretion of the Master.
If alternate date is not available, all monies will be refunded
Fish
Caught
Due to the high need for fresh fish at Lord Howe, Fish Lord Howe Pty Ltd
reserves the right to sell all catch beyond your immediate requirements.
Privacy
All personal information collected will not be given, sold or available in any
form to a third party.
All enquiries can be made to greenback@clearmail.com.au