Hi
This a report from a day trip that I had while on a family holiday in Port Douglas. I recommend this as an affordable way to get into GT fishing or those that can't dedicate a week for a live-aboad.
We went to the outer reef popping with fa fun. I had originally booked another operator but he had engine troubles so was a little concerned with the change. Turns out Adam from fa fun was more experienced and a great guide.
We did a morning session casting at fusiliers and I caught two decent gts at 18 and 20kgs.The first one almost pulled me off the casting deck, the second one I backed off the drag and fought it from the middle of the boat. Both were taken on Adhek Goby which also attracted red bass and follows from mackerel and others. A good lure for newbies.
As the tide bottomed and the run slowed, the bait went deep so we changed strategy to casting small poppers and plastics for coral trout and emperor and other reef dwellers. I was amazed by the the reef, the colours, the rays, turtles. The guide uses a jet boat meaning we could still float in less than two foot of water.
Finished the day with a lagoon session casting at currents and messy water on batt reef. The third pic is of the guide who caught the biggest gt of the day.
Between to three fishing we caught six gts, five red bass, a large flowery cod, a dinner sized coral trout (unfortunately someone's else's dinner), and around a dozen plate sized reef fish. Many follows in the gin clear water made for a fantastic day.
It was a great day trip. Thanks for getting me started Tak and Sam, the gear performed well.
I fished a Carpenter 80M, Dogfight with 80lb
I ran a single assist hook at the back and baker rig of singles in the middle. Thanks to all who contribute to this great site - the research was half the fun.
Derek
