Prepare before you fish
Pre-Guide Fishing Consultation
A Pre-Guide Fishing Consultation is designed to prepare your boat before spending a day on the water with Matt.
Rather than using valuable guiding time setting up electronics, discussing tackle or fixing problems, we’ll complete everything beforehand so your guided day is focused on fishing and learning.
No bookings until 2 October 2026. From then you can book guiding on your boat. Charters are unavailable until further notice. Tuesdays are office days and cannot be booked. Book guiding from 2 October 2026.
Price
$100 per hour
- Minimum booking: 4 hours
- Maximum booking: 8 hours
- One person (private consultation)
- A 30% deposit is required on all bookings
- Up to 1 hour travel each way may be included
- Additional travel charges may apply depending on location
We launch from your boat ramp — Matt meets you at your vessel. Confirm your launch point when booking.
A consultation may include
Fishing Adventures with Matt Cini highly recommends completing a Pre-Guide Fishing Consultation before every guided trip.
- Boat safety inspection
- Electronics setup and optimisation
- Sounder settings and interpretation
- GPS and chart setup
- Rod and reel selection
- Tackle recommendations
- Rigging techniques
- Knot demonstrations
- Boat layout improvements
- Seasonal fishing plans
- Species-specific advice
- Trip planning
- General boating and fishing questions
Why book a consultation first?
Most anglers lose valuable fishing time because their equipment isn’t prepared before they leave the ramp.
By completing a consultation first we can:
- Save valuable time on your guided day
- Ensure your electronics are working correctly
- Fine-tune your tackle and equipment
- Develop a personalised fishing plan
- Help you get the maximum value from your guide
“Spend less time fixing problems and more time catching fish.”
Ready to prepare your boat?
Book a consultation before your guided day, or explore our inshore and offshore guiding options.
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