Built for the chase.

Meet Gambler, the newest and most premium custom game fishing vessel in Australia, and the latest addition to the Morris Nautical fleet.

Handcrafted on the Gold Coast by Assegai Marine, the 18.6 metre Assegai 61 is built of western cedar, high density foam and fibreglass to a standard few vessels can match. With a top speed of 40 knots, Gambler runs wide from Cairns to the outer reef, offshore banks and bluewater drop-offs in a fraction of the time, putting you on the fish while others are still travelling.

Outfitted with a full suite of Shimano tackle, from heavy-tackle Tiagra reels to light-tackle and spinning gear, all paired with custom Ian Miller rods, and crewed by a Captain, First Mate and Deckhand who know these waters intimately, Gambler offers unrivalled performance on the water.

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THREE WAYS TO CHARTER

Game Fishing Day Charters

Leave Cairns at first light and be fishing the outer reef within the hour. Heavy-tackle marlin in season, reef and bluewater sportfishing year-round.

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Gambler and Mothership

Fish hard by day aboard Gambler, then return to the comfort of M.Y. Northern Escape, M.Y. Beluga or M.Y. Flying Fish each evening. The ultimate way to fish the Ribbon Reefs and Coral Sea.

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Extended Fishing Expeditions

Four nights or more exploring remote grounds from the Ribbon Reefs to Cape York, shaped around season, conditions and your target species.

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BLACK MARLIN SEASON

September to December

Every spring the waters of the Great Barrier Reef come alive with some of the largest fish on the planet. Cairns is widely regarded as the Black Marlin Capital of the World, and the offshore grounds and Ribbon Reefs have produced record-breaking giants for decades. During the season, Gambler comes into its own as a purpose-built platform for serious anglers chasing the ultimate prize: a black marlin exceeding 1,000 pounds.

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BEYOND THE SEASON

January to August

The fishing doesn’t stop when the marlin move on. The waters around Cairns deliver an exceptional mix of pelagic and reef fishing all year, making it one of the few places where anglers can target giant trevally, Spanish mackerel, tuna and wahoo within the same region. With 40 knots under the hull, Gambler turns a day trip into a genuine outer reef adventure, whether you’re a seasoned angler, a corporate group or a family chasing a first big fish.

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WHERE CAN I GO

Day charters options from Cairns include Opal Ridge and Linden Banks, and for snorkelling only, Fitzroy Island, Vlassoff Cay and Michaelmas Cay.

Extended charters and mothershipping destinations include the Ribbon Reefs, Lizard Island, Hope Island, Osprey Reef, Bougainville Reef and Seamount (Coral Sea), Princess Charlotte Bay and Cape York.

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WHERE CAN I GO

Based at the Cairns Marlin Marina, Gambler unlocks access to remote fishing grounds across the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. From reef systems and offshore banks to deep bluewater grounds and the wild coastline of Cape York, each journey is shaped by season, conditions and the pursuit of exceptional fishing.

CRAFTED BY ASSEGAI MARINE

Founded by Barry Martin, working alongside his son Craig, Assegai Marine is renowned for its cedar and fibreglass construction, producing strong, lightweight hulls designed to excel in demanding offshore conditions. In partnership with Morris Nautical, Assegai continues its legacy of building vessels that deliver world-class fishing capability in Australia.

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