what are GTs called in different parts of the world?

[Brandon Khoo]

Guys, I thought it might be interesting for us to compile a list of different names which GTs are called from different parts of the world. I'll get the list started:

Hawaii - Ulua
Solomon Islands - Mamulla
Papua New Guinea - Butbut(no idea how to spell this - it could be Buttbutt!)

other contributions?

[David Sharples]

South Africa - Giant Kingfish
Kenya/Tanzania - Karambesi

Wapi karambesi mkubwa? Where are the big GTs in Swahili.. In case anyone ever fishes there!

[David Noble]

I've heard them being called some pretty colourful names....
Usually after they have busted you off and stolen your $50 lure!   

[Earl Hamilton]

Not that you'll come across to many decent sized GT's in the Philippines but there are a few.
In Tagalog, the local Philippino language they're called Talakitok, which covers any of the trevally species, and GT's are most commonly refered to as such. They are also called Mamsa in some parts, which is specificaly the giant trevally. Generally Mamsa is used where good GT's are more commonly caught.

[Andy Rowe]

SW Lombok, Indonesia - Langwan

[Rohit Saqa Lal]

In fiji they are known as saqa, pronounced sarnga

[Jon Li]

Boobara will get recognized in most of the provinces within Eastern part of Indonesia , Simba is the name around the Sunda Strait with many more names throughout the other parts of Indonesia .

Jon .

[Brandon Khoo]

Jon, can we call them boobies for short then in East Indonesia? 

Boobara will get recognized in most of the provinces within Eastern part of Indonesia , Simba is the name around the Sunda Strait with many more names throughout the other parts of Indonesia .

Jon .

[Chris Tan]

Brandon,

They might mistake for those birds that Bun likes in Marion

[Greg Burt]

Thanks Chris, don't remind me , I think you had a few names for them too when you couldn't find them, and it wasn't GT

[Brandon Khoo]

bloody hell, what happened to Bun was just amazing. I am sure he could think of another term for it though! 

Brandon,

They might mistake for those birds that Bun likes in Marion

[Greg Burt]

'Shit' yeah

[Dan]

Really was a shit coffe anyway eh Bun....

[Andre van Wyk]

David already posted what we call them here in SOuth Africa, but they are also called "Iggies" which I guess is more of a nickname for them....

The term "GT" is being used more and more down here these days, however most of the Trevally species along our coast are still referred to as "Kingfish" eg: Bluefin Kingish, Yellowfin Kingfish, Brassy Kingfish, Bludger Kingfish etc...

[Aaron Concord]

Landed: A W E S O M E.

Busted up: Mother F*&*&*&*()&*()&))&S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry...I have Tourrets at times when fishing for large G's