Sam Gilchrist | Coffs Harbour, NSW

Favourite Technique / Species / Fishing Style

Favourite Technique: Topwater is life.

Favourite Species: Currently it's the mighty yellowtail kingfish, though snapper are very special to me!

Fishing Style: Is to fish hard, casting topwater all day requires effort... and trying to work out fish and the conditions you're presented with in an effort to catch consistently.

Angling Inspiration

My grandfather, Rex Hunt, uur two boys Milo & Roly and some of the keen anglers I've met since the start of social media.

My Local (Favourite Fishing Spot)

The Coffs Harbour region.

Why I Fish

I thoroughly enjoy the challenge both mentally and physically, the escape from the norm and the amazing places you're able to fish in. We're very lucky!

Tournaments

Dave Irvine Memorial Snapper Classic Champion Angler/Boat 2010, Runner Up 2013 & 2015, top ten as an individual or team every year since 2010.

Wooli Snapper Championship Champion Angler 2015, Runner-up 2016.

Favourite Fishing Moment

Landing my first 20kg plus topwater king in local waters was as good as it gets, the bite and the fight were proper awesome. Also seeing our little boys develop as anglers... that's so rewarding!