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In the Media

Cairns Australia

Over the last few years Kim has become widely profiled in all forms of media, both within Australia and overseas. Following a a selection of articles from major fishing publications, Television and Video presentations relating to Captain Kim Andersen and Kim Andersen Sportfishing Charters.

One of Australia's most popular fishing TV and Video presenters is Alex Julius. Kim was involved in Alex's 'Fishing North Australia' video series which has gone on to be one of the most successful Australian fishing presentations.

If you haven't been lucky enough to watch this series on TV or video you can get yourself a copy through the
Hot Spot website developed by Alex Julius. To allow you some idea of the success of the documentaries, the series also featured in one of the most popular TV sports program in Australia, Wild World of Sports.

The 'Wildfish' TV and Video series is produced by Peter Morse and covers almost every angle of Australian Fishing, from Marlin fishing to chasing Rainbow Trout in Tasmania.

When Peter Morse researched his upcoming programs for the north of Australia he soon recruited the services of Kim to cover both the Cairns fishing scene as well as the Weipa scene.

Kim features prominently in both the presentations and they are definitely worth watching for the Barramundi action alone.

Captain Kim Andersen and Kim Andersen Sportfishing Charters have featured in major Lure and Fly Japanese angling publications on a number of occasions. The latest articles have been mainly focussing on Kim successfully targeting Giant Trevally, on the Great Barrier Reef.

This type of 'Popper' fishing is one of the most exhilarating forms of fishing you could undertake and it is no wonder the Japanese market have shown great interest.

Kim has also been involved in Field testing for the Shimano Fishing Corporation, Japan. Prior to the 'Stella' range of fishing reels being released, Shimano utilised the resources on Kim and New Moon in Australia.

Kim has achieved a high degree of success in tournament fishing over the years. Not only in local waters but also in places fished for the first time against stiff competition. Broome, Cape Bowling Green, Mooloolaba, Port Stephens and the Daly River.

Other achievements have been Champion boat in the International Black Marlin Fly fishing Tournament in Cairns with a World Record on Fly, 98 and 99 Cairns Light Tackle Tournament. Following on from this success Kim featured prominently in Australia's 'Marlin' magazine and also the 'Blue Water' publication.