On your vessel · Victoria

Personal Guided Fishing On Your Boat

Hands-on tuition on your own vessel with Matt Cini — build confidence, tune your sounder, and fish Victorian waters with a clear plan.

Charters cannot be booked until further notice. You can book Matt to guide on your boat. Book guiding.

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Ideal if you are new to boating and fishing, or already on the water and want better results.

Guiding Options

Inshore On-Board Guiding

Inshore On-Board Guiding

$750 — Full Day on Your Boat

Locations: Port Phillip Bay · Western Port · Mornington Peninsula

Spend a full day with Matt on your own boat learning the skills required to consistently catch more fish. This guide is ideal for anglers wanting to improve their confidence, understand their electronics and learn proven techniques for Victoria’s inshore fisheries.

Includes

  • Sounder interpretation
  • Boat positioning
  • Tides & conditions
  • Rigging & tackle advice
  • Fishing techniques
  • Seasonal strategies
  • Local knowledge
  • Ongoing advice throughout the day

We launch from your boat ramp — Matt meets you at your vessel. Confirm your launch point when booking.

Offshore On-Board Guiding

Offshore On-Board Guiding

$1,000 — Full Day on Your Boat

Location: Portland Offshore

Designed for serious offshore anglers wanting to learn Southern Bluefin Tuna, Deep Drop fishing and offshore boat operation from an experienced commercial fisherman and guide.

Includes

  • Offshore planning
  • Electronics optimisation
  • Sounder interpretation
  • Boat positioning
  • Trolling techniques
  • Deep Drop techniques
  • Tackle selection
  • Safety & trip planning

Typical meet point: Portland Boat Ramp

Premium preparation

Pre-Guide Fishing Consultation

$150 per hour · minimum 4 hours ($600), maximum 8 hours ($1,200) · one person. Prepare your boat, electronics and tackle before your guided day so every hour on the water counts.

The Reel Deal

YouTube Membership

Join The Reel Deal members section on our YouTube channel for full fishing masterclasses covering all species, with more content coming soon.

Questions About Guiding?

Call or message to match the right package to your boat and goals.