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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Reports & Expedtions => Topic started by: Jay Burgess on March 15, 2010, 12:12:35 AM

Title: Jigging Papua New Guinea
Post by: Jay Burgess on March 15, 2010, 12:12:35 AM

Just throwing ideas around for the next trip and Papua New Guinea is a destination I've been thinking about for a while... since my last couple of trips have been mainly popping oriented I was thinking about something with jigging more in mind. I'd mainly like to target BIG dogtooth on jigs with the option of fishing for GTs if things are a bit slow.. don't know if this destination is suitable but if anyone knows any reputable operators that do live aboard let me know.

Title: Jigging Papua New Guinea
Post by: Brandon Khoo on March 15, 2010, 07:47:27 AM

Speak to Steve at Australian Angling

Title: Jigging Papua New Guinea
Post by: Brock Arifovic on March 15, 2010, 09:51:21 AM

I will let you know later this year Jay, I will not be jigging but can certainly let someone else do it & find out for you. From all reports it should be good

Title: Jigging Papua New Guinea
Post by: Duncan O'Connell on March 15, 2010, 11:06:35 AM

Hi Jay,

This post is freaky.  We just had a seminar on Friday night about fishing in Papua New Guinea.  Seriously amazing place. 

Looks like you and Duncan are on a similar thought pattern.

Janelle

Title: Jigging Papua New Guinea
Post by: AustralianAngling on March 15, 2010, 11:38:02 AM

Jay
We do one main liveaboard trip a year with 80ft and 4 fishing boats up to 34ft other wise can fish from lodge daily. Could possibly fit in this year trip dates 1st July to 7 or will have another next year. No shortage of Dog Tooth last years video (DOGTOOTH TUNA AT NAREGA VOLCANO PAPUA NEW GUINEA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZBo5GjBPMo#))