Captain Troy Winsor has 13 years experience working on the Great Barrier Reef as crewman, wireman and Captain.

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At 33 years old Troy’s knowledge, experience combined with enthusiasm has seen him progress from crewman to Captain and season 2026 will be his 5th year at the helm during the Cairns Heavy Tackle Season.

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Highlights as a Captain include:

- 7 Black Marlin on heavy tackle in one day including 3 over 900lb - 2024

- 5 Black Marlin over 900lb in 2 days - 2024

- 9 black Marlin over 750lb in 7 days including 3 over 900lb - 2025

- 2 Black Marlin over 900lb in one day for first time female angler - 2024

- Black Marlin over 800lb for first time heavy tackle angler at 15 years old - 2023

- Countless successful heavy tackle charters

- Numerous repeat clients and life long friends 

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