The fishheadz crew #fishheadzcrew
Fish Headz is proud to support local anglers and create a community of keen fishermen, where helping each other and learning together is the focus of what we do.
Our team is hand picked, with emphasis on fishing skills, great personalities, and the willingness to learn, and pass on that knowledge to ensure the local fishing community just keeps getting better for everyone!
SENIOR TEAM MEMBERS
Dave Hartwell
Nickname: ShoesHome: Cape York for Now, skippering
Fav Music: Midnight Oil, Powderfinger , Neil Young, anything old school.
Other interests: Travelling , Fishing and Fishing
How long have you been fishing?
Since I can remember
What is your favourite style of fishing?
Surface popping in the shallows for GT'S
Favourite species and why:
Nannagais because they are good on the chew…
Most outstanding fish so far:
30 kilo GT, was a mental fight
What is your dream fishing destination or trip:
I am pretty much living my dream destinations for my job, I am pretty stoked with my lifestyle!
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Grant Pawson
Nickname: Porps or ChuckHome: Tewantin
Fav Music:Old School, Pink Floyd, led Zeppelin, Midnight Oil, Hunters and Collectors, Powderfinger
Other interests: My 3 Girls, Guitar, Surfing, Tennis, my mates more than anything.
How long have you been fishing?
I have always loved fishing from as far back as I can remember, But Lures Only now #nobaitmate
What is your favourite style of fishing?
Lures, all forms, love to try suck the fish into mimicking a live bait.
Favourite species and why:
Hands down, Jacks, they are just insane fighters and beautiful colours, much respect for this fish.
Most outstanding fish so far:
I think the Jack I just caught in 2 week of feb this year, 54 cm on our sponsors Lure, with Nathan in our squad this year as net boy.
What is your dream fishing destination or trip:
6 of my best mates, a luxury boat, to Nth Qld chasing Marlin…will do this before I time out :)
Antonio Guidi
Nickname: GuidiHome: Tewantin
Fav Music: Aussie Hip Hop
Other interests: 4x4ing, Camping
How long have you been fishing?
Since I can remember!
What is your favourite style of fishing?
Lure Fishing
Favourite species and why:
Barra, because they are a hard fish to work out and its so rewarding when one hits the deck
Most outstanding fish so far:
My first saltwater barra coming in at 90cm, until i crack a meterey!
What is your dream fishing destination or trip:
I would love to chase barra in the NT
Future Genz Anglers 2019
Cade Holeszko
Age: 14 Home: TewantinFav Music: Dads 80's music
Other interests: snorkelling, camping, touch football, cricket.
How long have you been fishing? since I could hold a rod.
What is your favourite style of fishing? any style of lure fishing.
Favourite species and why:
Barra & jacks - sight casting in snags because it’s exciting seeing them hit the lure!
Most outstanding fish so far:
My 91cm jewie tagged in the Noosa River
What is your dream fishing destination or trip: Great barrier reef surface fishing or chasing Black Bass in PNG.
Cody Reid
Nickname: CodesHome: Pootown / Wanno
Fav Music: Rap/Rock
Other interests: Mountain biking, Scootering
How long have you been fishing?
Forever - Seriously lure fishing 2 years
What is your favourite style of fishing?
Lure Fishing
Favourite species and why:
Trevally - They pull hard!
Most outstanding fish so far:
73cm Diamond Trevally
What is your dream fishing destination or trip:
Popping for G's on the Great Barrier Reef
Daniel Deering
Nickname: Dan the ManAge: 15
Fav Music: Rap
Other interests: Rugby & Cricket
How long have you been fishing?
As long as I can remember
What is your favourite style of fishing?
Lure Fishing - Soft Plastics
Favourite species and why:
Mangrove Jack
Most outstanding fish so far:
My most recent PB Jack going 50 plus.. Cant go past the Golden Trevally for their tenacity
What is your dream fishing destination or trip:
The Tropics in North QLD
Jed Hamblin
Age: Home:TewantinFav Music:
Any music, it depends what is next on the playlist
Other interests:
Wakeboarding, surfing, snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Surf Life Saving, camping and filming
How long have you been fishing?
Before I could even hold a rod… I have only started posting my catches to social media over a year ago
What is your favourite style of fishing?
Casting lures (especially surface!!)
Favourite species and why:
Saratoga because they put up an insane air show and fight, they are also pretty elusive and hard to hook
Most outstanding fish so far:
My first Lake Macdonald Saratoga or my 62cm Noosa River GT
What is your dream fishing destination or trip: Either up North chasing Barra or off the rocks where the Morning Tide boys go
Jak Kelly
Age:14 Home:CootharabaFav Music: hip hop
Other interests: Mountain biking, aquariums and footy
How long have you been fishing? Since I could remember
What is your favourite style of fishing? Throwing soft plastics at jacks on light gear
Favourite species and why:
Mangrove jacks because they hit hard and their main goal is to get back under their log
Most outstanding fish so far:
my 47cm mangrove jack just shy of 50
What is your dream fishing destination or trip: Papua New Guinea to chase black bass, barra and XL jacks
Nathan Meadows
Age:13 Home:Noosa HeadsFav Music: Hip Hop and rap
Other interests: Mountain biking
How long have you been fishing? 3 years with lures
What is your favourite style of fishing? Inshore…for sure
Favourite species and why:
Jewies, because of the first run…its mad
Most outstanding fish so far:
67cm Noosa River Diamond Trevally
What is your dream fishing destination or trip: Nth Qld chasing big Barra