Sixty years of giant black marlin off Cairns.
Still Out There is a documentary by Nick Jones, commissioned by the Cairns Professional Game Fishing Association. It tells the story of the fishery through the people, boats and moments that built it.
It premiered at the CPGFA 60th Anniversary Tournament Presentation Gala and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
We’re proud to sponsor it alongside Furuno.
The story isn’t finished. The fish are still out there.
Watch the full film.
60th Anniversary Cairns Black Marlin Tournament
Shore Thing Charters was proud to sponsor the tournament and fish alongside some of the best crews in the country. Thank you to the CPGFA, and to everyone who joined in and shared their footage and memories.
SHIMANO x BG FISH X SHORE THING
Three days offshore from the Gold Coast, fishing Cape Moreton and putting Shimano’s new 2026 gear through its paces.
The goal was simple: fish as hard as we could, across as many styles as possible. Blue marlin, kingfish, snapper — and after dark, some serious action with big sharks alongside the boat.
We ran the new Shimano Game Chaser rod range and the T-Curve Deep Jig rods through trolling, deep jigging and bottom fishing. Real conditions, real fish, no shortcuts.
Perfect weather, plenty of fish, and the gear performed flawlessly across everything we threw at it.
Marlin Magazine x shore thing
Set against the backdrop of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, GRANDER is a cinematic short film by Nick Jones that documents one remarkable week during the famous Cairns giant black marlin season.
Shot aboard Shore Thing 58 and mothership Shore Thing 115, the film follows Captain Daniel Klein, Riley Smith and Riley Page as they guide clients through the thrill, pressure and reward of chasing bucket-list black marlin on the reef.
Shore Thing 58 – Serious Fishing. Ultimate Comfort.
The Shore Thing 58 is built for anglers who want offshore capability without sacrificing luxury. From tournament-ready fishing performance to premium comfort for long days on the water, this vessel delivers the perfect balance of power, stability, and style. Whether you’re chasing marlin offshore or cruising in comfort with family and friends, the Shore Thing 58 is designed to do it all.
Two Aussie Icons Re-Imagined. One Legendary Vessel.
We brought back the spirit of two of Australia’s most memorable beer classics. This time, aboard Shore Thing 58. A celebration of mateship, nostalgia, and the great Australian fishing lifestyle.
VB X SHORE THING
Celebrating VB’s iconic line: “A hard-earned thirst needs a big cold beer” aboard Shore Thing 58.
TOOHEYS X SHORE THING
A modern take on Tooheys legendary “How do you feel?” moment, filmed on Shore Thing 58.
