Capt Tim Richardson is the consumate professional boat captain. Being based in Florida from 1992 - 2005, and traveling worldwide Capt Tim has fished in so many places, with different tecniques and styles of fishing to produce a well rounded and highly respected fisherman.

Capt Tim has fishing over 18 seasons on the Great Barrier Reef since 1989. Including 6 years as Captain on the "TRADITION" his pride and joy.

Career Highlights:

USL Master Class 5 #COO2626 since 1996
Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Central Queensland
Marine Engine Driver grade 2

2010 Cairns season with 3 over 1000 lbs released and another 3 over 900 lbs released.
The Billfish Foundation 2006 Top Tagging Captain for Pacific Black Marlin
1st Place 2008 Barcadi Billfish Tournament as Captain of the Certifiable
Numerous tournament wins as a mate and captain.

Largest Fish Weighed: 1207 lb Black Marlin GBR
                                     1199lb Atlantic Blue Marlin (Bermuda)
                                     1173 Black Marlin GBR

Over 3000 billfish tagged and released
23 over 1000lbs tagged and released
Blue marlin on fly as angler

Places I have fished include: Australia, Florida, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Montaulk, Bermuda, Panama, Costa Rica, St Thomas, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Britsh Virgin Islands, Mexico, both Pacific and Atlantic, Hawaii, and of course the greatest place on earth Cairns and Lizard Island region of the Great Barrier Reef.

Tims other passions are motorcyle racing, spearfishing, and his lifelong love of surfing.

Captain Tim Richardson is available worldwide for freelance captain work, boat design and construction oversight. Fly fishing for marlin, light tackle or unlimited heavy tackle, and record fishing are all loves of Capt Tim.