MEET THE SHORE THING TEAM
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ABOARD SHORE THING
From chasing giants to sharing stories, our crew live and breathe big game fishing. Get to know the passionate team who’ll make your charter unforgettable.
Daniel Klein - Captain
Rhys Younan-wise - Crew
Riley Page - Crew
Riley Smith - Deckhand
Our crew are top-tier professionals with years on the water, from inshore classics to monster marlin offshore. Led by captains who’ve risen through the ranks, they bring serious skill, local knowledge, and a passion for the chase.
CAPTAIN DANIEL KLEIN FROM PURSUIT OF GIANTS
MEET THE CAPTAIN, DANIEL KLEIN
From Deckhand to Industry Leader
With 18 back-to-back seasons on the reef and a resume packed with monster marlin, Captain Daniel Klein is one of Australia’s elite game fishing skippers.
Daniel cut his teeth fishing with his grandfather and father before rising through the ranks under legends like Kim Andersen and Chris “Sharky” Miles. He’s spent over a decade on deck, learning every inch of the job—from engine room to flybridge.
Now the President of the Cairns Professional Game Fishing Association, Daniel brings unmatched experience, precision, and passion to Shore Thing—a 58ft Assegai vessel he helped design from the ground up for chasing giants on the Great Barrier Reef.
Career Highlights:
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1,324 lb and 1,177 lb black marlin landed alongside Australia’s top captains
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8 blue marlin day in Port Stephens
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Multiple 7 black marlin days on the reef
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Winner of multiple east coast game fishing tournaments
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Master V & MED1 qualified + licensed marine mechanic
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or chasing your first marlin, you’re in world-class hands.
book now & experience the ultimate getaway
