Meet the Team

Mary Reichard

At her happiest with a fishing rod in her and her husband Will by her side Mary lives for the angler’s life in North Queensland. A highly skilled, multi species angler, Mary’s drawn to fishing and the outdoors for a host of reasons.

The intricate details of working out a new species, the adrenaline rush of a surface strike from a barra or GT, and the solitude and escapism of leaving the world behind and spending days alone on the Great Barrier Reef are all things that fill Mary’s angling cup.

About Mary

Name:

Mary-Anne Reichard

Location (City/State):

Mackay, QLD

Profession/Job:

Mining Industry

Favourite angling location?

The Great Barrier Reef.

Favourite species to chase?

Jigging for red emperor.

Favourite style of angling?

Slow pitch jigging.

When did the love of fishing grab you and was there someone that got you into it?

I have always been pulled to the outdoors from a young age, growing up on property horse riding and water skiing. After I finished school and moved up to North Queensland and it didn’t take long to realise that fishing was a new calling.

What was the style of fishing that you did when you first started fishing?

Impoundment fishing for barramundi

What (e.g. escapism, competition, connection with people/nature) does angling give you?

It’s the disconnect from the busy lifestyle that we live. The best feeling for me is when we are travelling offshore, and you lose all phone service. Then it’s just myself and my husband and nothing but open water.

Who or what inspires your angling?

Nowadays the thing I look forward to the most is being in a boat alongside my husband bantering and just connecting to the outdoors.

What has been your favourite moment/memory in fishing?

My first meter barramundi and 20kg red emperor.

What’s your angling goals for the future?

I would love to explore more of The Great Barrier Reef, especially north where there are different species. I also would love to travel overseas to target roosterfish and peacock bass.

What advice would you give to new anglers entering the sport?

It’s not all about the fish! Enjoy being outside in the fresh air with your mates, away from your phones and devices. Also, remember what you see online are highlights from people fishing experiences, real results don’t come easy, they come from passion and consistency.

What can we do as anglers to make our sport and the industry better in the future?

Only take what you need, sustainably for our future generations is key, and remember everywhere you fish, whether it’s impoundments for barra or on The Great Barrier Reef there are different rules that need to be respected.

What does the Daiwa brand mean to you?

Performance, innovation, a deep respect for fishing and our environment.