ON THE EDGE | Presented by the Cairns Professional Game Fishing Association

A film bought to you from the Cairns Professional Game Fishing Association (CPGFA) to showcase our historical connection to the Great Barrier Reef together with those men and women who set out over 50years ago to fish these waters. Where we were and now where the CPGFA has evolved to. Conservation and Professionalism are forefront of the CPGFA and it’s code of conduct for all members which shows throughout the film.
Today, the CPGFA has over 40 member vessels representing the very best professional charter fishing operators in the world.
On The Edge gives you an insight to the day to day operation of the marlin charter fleet in Cairns and the majestic giant Black Marlin which draws anglers from all over the globe to Cairns, Australia each year.
Magnificent vessels, spectacular reef and great big fish. Please enjoy this production and support the CPGFA and it’s member operators.

[@michaeldeighan8294]

Possibly the best fishing video you will ever watch.

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Michael. We couldn't agree more.

[@anisenkrill6179]

The best black marlin fishing in the world with an Idaho rock soundtrack🔥

[@micahmackenzie4835]

Seeing the dance in person is a must for those trophy fishos and is a sight second to none, that even a person that isn't interested in the sport can be hooked them selves,lost alot of nice bill fish but was happy enough to see the majority of them walk the water, catch and release to preserve our oceans for our future generations, Cheers

[@NAP795]

Had “Goose-Pimples” watching these Superb Videos of the most beautiful of Marlin Species, making their fantastic Ballet-Jumps in their fight for survival. Fantastic Job for all the contributors in putting together “THE EDGE” production, and would like to give a Bear Hug to Capt.Laurie Wright, Capt. Ross Finlayson, Capt. Hayden Bell(my Hero in the Catch & Release of an Est. by Capt Haydon and Capt . Ross to have been 1,100+ lbs). May Hat OFF for all to contributors in putting this Video together in a very Professional manner🙏👌

[@willandmaryoutdoors8645]

GOOD LORD ! Wicked film Nick Jones... what a way to showcase the industry... well done

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Will and Mary. It is an amazing piece.

[@Blagger3000]

Did this in Watamu and Malindi in Kenya. 4 years of Brilliant. Blues, Blacks, Stripeys, Wahoo, GT’s, Yellowfin all incredible.

[@tonyovers930]

Well done Guys The Greatest Marlin Fisho in the World Lee Marvin will be smiling down on you all . Fish On

[@TonySnappa]

Well done boys, keep it coming 👏 👍

[@honifelgate3741]

Dear CPGFA and all involved in this documentary/clip thank you, what an inspiration to all anglers and conservation anglers, I am part of the sunshine coast game fishing club and this video blew mind!!!! Absolutely amazing, I hope to join in 2023 when I move to cairns. Thanks for all you guys are doing 😁 tight lines and blissful monster tagging 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@joecolvin3617]

When is the bed time to go I'm from Melbourne, and now I am HOOKED, BEING, A FISHERMAN ALL MY LIFE ITS MY PASSION, I WONT THAT FEELING AGAIN, CHEERS

[@jmheket]

Just like the boats that you blokes run..... awesome

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks we think its pretty awesome.

[@scooby_doogmt5769]

Great video! During the 90s I caught 5 granders, 2 weighed the rest released, and I love fishing the barrier reef. I will always remember the marlin fishing, popper fishing, the swimming(snorkeling), the motherships, seaplane rides, and the odd party on the reef hosted on one of the motherships.

[@craigmurphy979]

How bloody good!!!! Well done to all involved.

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Craig.

[@dr.boardman4165]

Special lifestyle, unique community, and the ultimate place to GO HARD! Aloha, Captain Dana Boardman, DC

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

It is certainly a very special place on this planet we get to call home.

[@georgefourtounas6223]

Well Enjoyed .... Great Conservatism .... Great Accomplishments Well done Captains and Crews.

[@emrysplane7354]

Some amazing footage of big marlin and the crews out there making dreams reality. 😁👍

[@miskeen8701]

so majestic . such beautifull creatures of the world

[@dr.boardman4165]

Great effort to capture this immense story of a world few ever know...

[@BuilttoFish]

So great to re-visit this outstanding documentary and enjoy it all over again. This is a wonderful representation of the Skippers and Crews operating on the Reef and gives a small insight to their care and respect of the fish and fishery. Congratulations to all involved.

[@DonaldLibbey]

Great job on this!!! I really enjoyed it. I'm so glad to hear the captains and mates and all involved in the GBR/Cairns Black marlin fishery were able to join together and save this incredible and unique fishing place like no other on the planet, from ill informed "green" conservatonists! While many of these groups have good intentions, they often don't understand everything. Of course, the fisherman who've been involved in this awesome fishery, from the pioneers to present day, are the best people to insure that it's managed properly and since it's so remote, they're the only ones out there, at least regularly during the annual few months that the magnificent big Black marlin return to this part of the GBR. So, making sure the area is kept pristine and safe is in thier best interest!! Really stoked for all of them!! I've been a full time small boat commercial fisherman in Hawaii where I was born and raised in 1960, and have lived in kona and fished all over the big island for 47+ years! I love taking friends out sport fishing too, and have been catch mostly Blue Marlin for so very long. I started releasing all of my big donkeys after catching and keeping so many over the decades, as the bug ones are all females, and I just want these majestic fish to go in breeding and being the supreme predator fish of the oceans!! I grew up with family and friends who are world famous captains, fishing out of kona, and there's always been a strong connection between the kona fleet and the guys on the GBR! So much has changed, as it looks like you guys down under are using mono leader instead of wire now, as well as circle hooks to try to have the fish survive after being released!! Always been amazed the GBR and the guys who fish there have so much respect from me!! I love huge marlin and have been in awe of these awesome fish all my life!!! Aloha from beautiful Hawaii D.L

[@chrystalmurray5535]

Thank you for posting this film. I have had dreams about being hooked up to a big black that stands up at the stern, and I'm looking up at it. This was someday going to be my honeymoon. The closest I've come is hooking tarpon in my kayak. It's a thrill I can't describe. Something about sportfishing... Mahalo to the keepers of the Great Barrier Reef fishery.

[@ryantivey978]

Credit to the CPGFA such a professional fishery. All the best in these tough times.

[@kyechivers8146]

Absolutely awesome guys, huge props to all involved!

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Kye

[@cherierhodes5673]

Wonderful video! Out of all billfishing locations around the world this is still #1 on my list to fish.

[@chaledeveine]

what a video! such a beautiful fishery and dedicated people involved. keep the good work mates

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Alex. We are a dedicated bunch.

[@tunaboy1986]

I feel like i'm back on the reef! Excellent!!!!!

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Dean. We are stoked it gave you this feeling.

[@RiccardoTamburini]

Photography: 10; Fishes: 10; Place: 10; Anger to live 10.000 miles far: one billion... maybe more... very good job!!!

[@almcglashan]

Congrats guys this is the good news style story we need to see more of, its all about being on the front foot highlighting the positives of fishing!

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Al. We couldn't agree more.

[@simonsurfnz]

Well done to the CPGFA on the work to pull this together. Fantastic! I have a dream of fishing there one day and that has been with me ever since watching a video about the reef as a young kid. I'll get there one day for sure, but this has certainly cemented that intention in my mind. What a great showing of footage, history and characters. I hope to see more! Brilliant.

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Simon. We hope to see you on the reef soon.

[@ORCA2000]

Superb video - Australia leads the way for the future of Marlin fishing / conservation, congratulations to all those captains for their sterling efforts !

[@mickanderson3593]

Fantastic Vid Congrats

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Mick

[@Lenjen2012]

Great great video guy’s !!!!

[@hardcuddles1521]

Just the most wonderful video to watch. It really captures what that place is all about, you can really feel the passion from the skippers. Looking forward to getting up there again. Well done.

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks James. We are passionate about our home.

[@4amwaj]

Love rewatching this.

[@mattcoates3243]

Fantastic video! True professionals, great to see conservation for future generations and game management. Brilliant

[@fishingalareunionpecheenmerete]

magnifique Premier Marlin SEA FISHING Que je Vois Comme ça 👍👍Bravo

[@ThomasAhn-w9g]

Very impressed film !!!

[@tedhaas8440]

I've dreamed of doing that the first time I saw a fishing show when I was 16yrs old, about giant black marlin fishing off the Great Barrier Reef and seeing a "Grander" landed on that show. Today, 40yrs later at 56yrs old, it is still a dream of mine. Someone please take me! :D

[@mainemade300]

Get off ur ass an get there were all most dead ,biggest fish I ever caught 126 in 880 lb gaint blue fin tuna sanguine Island Casco bay gipulf of Maine

[@frenkenberg]

post more and someone will, as some people are new and will need a crew. I'm personally looking to buy a boat in Vancouver Canada and organize fishing trips. For you? You need to realize that world is going to hell and inflation will eat up your boat payments. So your debt will disappear in couple years. You can also live on boat and rent it too, so it doesn't have to be a burden.

[@petersmith2379]

Hi Ted...just saw yr comment...As a 6 yr old living in Cape Town...I'm 70 now...I saw the old man & the sea & I also said ...someday...I grew up fishing as a toddler with my moms cotton & bent pins & worms...migrated inland ..became a businessman & was transferred To Durban ...bought a 5 metre rig ..we launch Mainlyfrom the beach in SA & pioneered Marlin fishing with live Tuna some yrs back...took me many Yrs of 8 hour days trawling live bait ...& then landed my dream fish 500 lb & sold the boat ...never wanted to catch another.....dream on...

[@vooptr]

Just turned 37. Three years divorced. Let go from good job and can only find mediocre/shit jobs. Working two shit jobs to pay bills. $40k in worthless student loans I did not want. Financially ruined. Only thing holding me back from selling my house and all my shit is that I wouldn't be there for my daughter who is four and she wouldn't be there for me. Still thinking about moving to Cairns for a year and trying it... Dreamed about being a charter capt. in Cairns and fishing the Lizard Island black marlin fishery since I was a little shit catching perch and walleye on Lake Erie and snapper and grouper in Florida. If any kid reads this... Don't take advice from people you respect or are in respectable positions if it doesn't align with that gut feeling that tells you that you would not be happy doing anything else but this. At least trying it. Going for it and failing is not failing. Never going for it and not failing is truly the failure. Whether it be a Dr., rock star, charter capt., entrepreneur, whatever. Fuck backup plans, fuck normal, fuck safe, fuck easy, fuck everybody. Only you know. Take it from somebody old enough to know that nobody knows shit, including myself. Everyone is just guessing, going with what worked for them, what they think will work, or what they were told should work, etc... Everybody is just making it up as they go along. They may have your best interest at heart and may be the person you most respect. If they aren't telling you to go full go at whatever you want because they don't know what is best for you or what the future may hold, fuck 'em. They are dishonest, disingenuous, or disconnected. Either way. They don't know shit, nobody does. We're all just winging it day to day and making it up as we go along as best we can. Anyone who tells you different is just a bigger fucking idiot than those who know that they don't even know what they don't know. The smartest people on Earth barely know a fraction of what they don't know. They make up, maybe, less than .02%. 99.98% of humanity are dumber than hammered shit. We all are riding the coattails of Jonas Salk, Copernicus, Einstein, etc. And, hell, even Einstein fucked his cousin. They just didn't not know a little more shit than most of us don't even know that we don't know... tl;dr Nobody knows anything. Fuck everyone. Advice is all moonshine. Including that advice. Go after what you want to do, full go before it's too late and it becomes a no go, never go.

[@kneiterundweiter8426]

Great footage mates❣️

[@timsimpson1408]

Well done, guys. This is a fabulous snapshot of the Cairns giant black marlin scene - something anglers worldwide aspire to experiencing. Makes me want to jump on plane right now!

[@rouseyanglerholics]

Well done lads. An awesome documentary/video. 👌🏻👏🏻

[@BoatingWithBrad]

Fantastic documentary. Informative, exciting, and very well directed and edited. Seeing those fish jump like that gets my adrenaline pumping in my office. lol

[@clinty51]

Enthralling content. Brilliant summary, "Everyone of the Captains in the CPGFA are the best of the bunch". Just great work.

[@aquilaCeR]

Is the most beatifool responsable fishing video I ever see

[@craigbenjamin7062]

Awesome vid

[@4amwaj]

Good stuff.

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks!

[@ecuagringo-galapagosisland1051]

Fantastic video! Well produced, excellent high quality footage. I wish we could make a video half as good for the giant blue marlin in the Galapagos Islands.

[@Alex-yb1kt]

This is bucket list material, some day....

[@jimfrazetti4732]

Awesome footage. Great video. Really captured what that fishery is about. Hats off to the crews.

[@dean19641000]

As an Australian sad that most Australians don't now How amazing this country is I been lucky to spend a couple a season working on barrier reefs as comercel fhising industry yes I was working up they in late 90s early 2000 yess it was devastating one started to lock up fhising industry people lost a lot of jobs great doco gave inspiration to back up their for one more trip before I get to old .

[@chetspreen]

Congrats 🎉 on this amazing film, #bestofthebest some incredible footage with some of the best captains in history

[@GoatBarn]

13:13 - damn...that fish looks huge...

[@ArnFilmmaker]

Quality video as always.

[@threadfin2012]

excellent job!

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Cam.

[@fishingwithScotto]

AWESOME work guys !

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Scott.

[@andrewmarshall360]

Good Job Then ! Conservation is key to keep all these species in tact .

[@simeonazcune719]

great video

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Simeon.

[@andycharlesg]

Just epic! Cant wait to go back

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Andy. Come see us soon.

[@peternewman958]

Bob and Dolly Dyer did a huge amount of advertising of the Black Marlin fishing in Cairns, they also attracted a lot of fellow Americans to come and fish also . He was always talking it up on yheir TV show Pick a Box.

[@bd_jiggin]

Awesome video! Gotta venture out there for that fish of a lifetime! Amazing footage. Fish on!

[@divancoetzee6655]

Helluva job!!!

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Divan.

[@jesusgonzales6889]

my favorite!

[@lukawilliams4822]

It’s so awesome that most catch and release fish!! Fish for tomorrow

[@entuydeleila]

k bonito es lo Bonito!! great Job guys'' Video will put together.

[@teammadmullet]

Bloody fantastic video 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@megdean8389]

This is just soooo good!

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Meg.

[@brucefishing]

Brilliant!

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Bruce.

[@Rastafaraization]

Wow wow wow wow just insane everything from start to finish. Please make subtitles in spanish I have a ton of people to educate here in Baja and this video shows why and how mantaining a fishery goes big way instead of 'killing The big catch' thanks for this masterpiece

[@blackdiamondindustries4084]

Awesome

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thank you.

[@JimmySimon-lc1ec]

Very good

[@terriandrews1956]

Amazing work gentlemen (and ladies)! This is really brilliant! Thanks to all of those pioneers and to all of you for keeping this grand history and fishery alive through so many battles! Hats off to all of you involved to bringing this to our living room! Truly a work of art!

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Terri. It is a beautiful piece of history.

[@studiomyspace5705]

Love +++ Great documentary film.

[@broanamfishing916]

wow fantastic

[@michaelmason9891]

How does this video only have 2.2k likes?!?!

[@CharlieLevine]

Great video! Awesome work, I'm missing the reef!

[@mdalet]

Tim Richards Killing it! Maybe someday i can make it there

[@SCFAustralia]

Amazing guys!

[@williamleidy6713]

Amazing

[@Jonefishingtv]

Amazeng.....👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@j.albertolagunavillasenor108]

very emotioned to this this video and thath guys that practice this sport with high responsability to the marine faun.

[@BigGameFishingTheWorld]

Dream destination!

[@aquilaCeR]

Spettacolo gli Australiani sono troppo avanti. Ogni pescatore dovrebbe invecchiare cosi´.

[@snamn0t231]

J’aime bien i’m from New caledonia🇳🇨

[@kwakazx10r77]

Epic

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

It really is EPIC!

[@supergold55]

Yep!

[@gerardbinns2593]

I'm hoping one day to go up to Cairns and try and catch one

[@oliverachleitner3673]

Excellent Video. I have always wanted to go there. I think I'll need to get my name on the list. Is there a website that has a waiting list and boat list? One other question, I noticed on several clips that you guys are cutting the leader on a lure caught fish, and letting the lure fly. I guess if you just got a grander to the leader and want to release it safely, the $100 lure is meaningless!!

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Oliver. www.cpgfa.asn.au

[@chrisoh6627]

Some of that marlin footage was FUCKING amazing!

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Chris. Amazing it is.

[@arnauddelaloche8566]

i hope for one days, can be sit on one of this boat

[@leewells389]

Yes yes yes

[@4amwaj]

Snudgey was the MAN!!

[@aer0nrubio]

Im just wondering. What about the circle hooks? Is it the quality that the rust can melt it off in a short period of time

[@HablemosDmas]

Hermosoooooo uff espectacular ha de ser pelear vs un hermoso animal

[@Undergroundffn]

Hey there i was just wondering if this industry has been affected by covid or its still going strong many thanks cheers

[@gemarimancingTV]

Mantab yes keren ok 👍👍👍👍

[@clintonsoste1562]

Epic video - cracking job guys. Was that a lost gopro at 28.33?

[@cpgfa-cairnsprofessionalga8283]

Thanks Clinton. No #gopro was harmed in the making of this special film.

[@sharnasser]

Great sport but the hooks on the marlin stays on after releasing? I see they only cut the leader when releasing the fish

[@adzy71]

The hooks are made to quickly deteriorate and they fall out in no time.

[@privacyprivacy8708]

WOW

[@ProfitBoostr1]

What about all the hooks you leave attached to the Black Marlin?

[@eves08109]

They are circle hooks and rust off

[@philippf7949]

13:05 how big was that fish? 1500+?

[@williamheaney2565]

I got a 950lb of the ribbons with captain sparro best moment of my life