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Title: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Chris Webster on February 10, 2012, 12:58:10 PM
Hi Guys,

For me personally, part of the fun of a fishing trip is the planning. What rods, reels, lures, etc should i bring.... So many questions....


I am curious where is everyone headed to for their next trip and what made you want to go there?

WHERE:
Montebello Islands - July 2012.

WHY:
I have read several reports on the Monties over the last couple of years and it it holds great appeal due to the natural beauty of the area in general and the huge variety of fish the area holds. While it is not the cheapest trip going, the price was attractive also. I will be fishing with Blue Lightning.


What do you have planned?

Chris


Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Ryan Theyer on February 10, 2012, 02:07:06 PM
Great idea for a post.............

Exmouth WA    August 2012

We drive the 1800km North every year to chase Marlin and reef species. Last year we started popping and we will be doing alot more this year.

Can't wait!!!!!
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Ben Furness on February 10, 2012, 02:27:24 PM
Norther Bugatti reef, April 2012

A Christmas present, lazy mans trip with very little planning required other than tackle.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Stu Hardy on February 10, 2012, 03:26:57 PM
Three Kings 30th March. Then Chesterfield Reef 24th August. The former we go each year same group of guys. The Chesterfield trip because it is essentially unexplored and we were offered an option to go.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Mark Harris on February 10, 2012, 03:38:12 PM
Lots of days trips, but I guess those don't count for this purpose.

Next multi-day specific GT trip will be South Lombok for 3 days in April.

Why? Because it is stunningly beautiful and under-fished.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Scott Maybury on February 10, 2012, 04:33:19 PM
Just got back from Fiji recently. Next trip sadly not until September, but am taking my Dad on a 10 day drive up trip from Cairns to Bligh Reef via Princess Charlotte Bay with the Nomad crew.

10 days fishing plus quality time with the old man, can't wait.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Serge de Bruijn on February 11, 2012, 12:27:18 AM
End of April a 10 day trip to Saint Brandon and the Soudan Banks.

6 days of popping,jigging en general fishing (flyfishing will be attempted as wel) followed by 3 days/nights of trolling/jigging on the banks and a shot at swordfish.

Research and planning started a year ago since it is pretty much DIY, need to see for ourselves if the fishing is as good as they say :)

Serge.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Sacco Gerard on February 11, 2012, 01:12:17 AM
For me it will be a trip to Lakshadweep (laquedives), starting March 26, 28 at 7:00,  first POPPER in water and at 7:10, the first GT in the boat, the dream is very important for a fisherman. ;)
 
 Why
 Because I know the Boss of  the fishing center and I think  that  the Lakshadweep is like the Maldives where I'm already gone and  fishing  with Popper is my cup of tea  :)
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Vincenzo Caccico on February 11, 2012, 02:10:53 AM
End of April a 10 day trip to Saint Brandon and the Soudan Banks.

6 days of popping,jigging en general fishing (flyfishing will be attempted as wel) followed by 3 days/nights of trolling/jigging on the banks and a shot at swordfish.

Research and planning started a year ago since it is pretty much DIY, need to see for ourselves if the fishing is as good as they say :)

Serge.

This is a nice trip!
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Bwanna Surya on February 11, 2012, 02:23:32 AM
No GT popping for me this year.....but have 1 trip booked to 3Kings, NZ with Encharter in early April....looking forward to that....there are 2 spaces available if anyone keen to join.....cheers
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Nicolas Lim on February 11, 2012, 06:14:59 AM
Oman at the end of February. :-D
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Jay Burgess on February 11, 2012, 01:51:04 PM
WHERE:
Hallaniyat Islands Southern Oman - March 2012

WHY:
Serious chance of a monster class GT and incredible natural beauty (... but what GT destination doesn't?)

Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Chris Webster on February 11, 2012, 01:59:51 PM
WHERE:
Hallaniyat Islands Southern Oman - March 2012

WHY:
Serious chance of a monster class GT and incredible natural beauty (... but what GT destination doesn't?)

Was waiting for you to post that one Jay.  Im jealous mate.  Awesome destination.

Chris
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Mark Harris on February 11, 2012, 02:04:42 PM
Hallaniyat definitely seems to be the flavour of the year at the moment.  I can't believe I am actually going twice this year!

Jay, you are so right that GT destinations are almost invariably of great natural beauty. But then there are the rusty Malaysian oil rigs  ::) .
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Ken Best on February 11, 2012, 06:49:41 PM
End of April this year for four days at Stanage Bay Central Queensland for my Bucks(stag) party. For the unfamiliar, its in the Shoalwater Bay region.
Nine guys, three 7 metre trailer boats, lots of popping, lots of beer and crabs and lots of bullshit!!
I have hired a shed for the outragous sum of $10 per night each. Sleeps nine, has a gas BBQ and refrigeration!!

I'll do a trip report after its over!!

Ken
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Chris Tan on February 11, 2012, 08:30:04 PM
There are some real monsters lurking around those rigs in the east coast of Malaysia but such trips are not for the faint hearted.

Doing Hallaniyat next week. Hope the weather's good and the GTs are biting ;D

Hallaniyat definitely seems to be the flavour of the year at the moment.  I can't believe I am actually going twice this year!

Jay, you are so right that GT destinations are almost invariably of great natural beauty. But then there are the rusty Malaysian oil rigs  ::) .
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Ben Furness on February 11, 2012, 10:10:51 PM
Please tell me more about these Malaysian rigs. I have contacts in the region.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Mark Harris on February 11, 2012, 10:28:15 PM
Ben, I will leave that one to Chris or some of our other Singapore/Malaysia members. I have only seen the pics - never been out there.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Stephen Callus on February 11, 2012, 10:50:07 PM
Where

Did my first ever GT trip last year with Nomad to Bugatti reef in August 2011 organized by Brandon and fished with a bunch of wonderful  MCA guys. This year July 2012 uncharted waters further north with Nomad and the MCA guys.

Why

When you have such a wonderful and hardworking  organizer like Brandon and the knowledge of the Nomad team and a bunch of great guys you cant go wrong ;D ;D
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Chris Tan on February 12, 2012, 02:36:33 PM
I've been to these rigs twice a few years back. The boats heading there are pretty basic. One of the boats sank on one trip out while being towed to the rigs.

You'll need to have a commando style modus operandi, all lights out while getting into the rigs at night. And you're tied to one of the legs of the rigs while you jig or pop. Once the patrol boats come, you need to untie and get your boat out of the area quickly - like a cat and mouse game. As if GT fishing is not exciting enough.....

Please tell me more about these Malaysian rigs. I have contacts in the region.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Ben Rivers on February 12, 2012, 02:41:29 PM
WHERE:
Friday after next = Swains / Coral Sea for 10 Days.

WHY:
GTs, Wahoo, Mackerel, & Tuna - Surface Fish :)
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Mark Harris on February 12, 2012, 05:30:31 PM
Except for the sinking boat bit, that sounds like a fun adventure Chris :).

I've been to these rigs twice a few years back. The boats heading there are pretty basic. One of the boats sank on one trip out while being towed to the rigs.

You'll need to have a commando style modus operandi, all lights out while getting into the rigs at night. And you're tied to one of the legs of the rigs while you jig or pop. Once the patrol boats come, you need to untie and get your boat out of the area quickly - like a cat and mouse game. As if GT fishing is not exciting enough.....

Please tell me more about these Malaysian rigs. I have contacts in the region.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Ben Furness on February 12, 2012, 05:53:23 PM
I've been to these rigs twice a few years back. The boats heading there are pretty basic. One of the boats sank on one trip out while being towed to the rigs.

You'll need to have a commando style modus operandi, all lights out while getting into the rigs at night. And you're tied to one of the legs of the rigs while you jig or pop. Once the patrol boats come, you need to untie and get your boat out of the area quickly - like a cat and mouse game. As if GT fishing is not exciting enough.....

Please tell me more about these Malaysian rigs. I have contacts in the region.

Any idea who the rigs belong to and could you share the location? If they are Petronas rigs I may be able to pull some strings and get security clearance for trip out there.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Mark Harris on February 12, 2012, 06:05:56 PM
I think off the coast of Terrenganu Ben, although there are also some in Sabah and Sarawak as well I think.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Chris Tan on February 12, 2012, 06:14:48 PM
The ones I've been to are located off the coasts of Sarawak and Brunei. I know some are managed by Shell - not too sure which ones are managed by Petronas. But if you do get a chance to fish these rigs, there's every chance of monster class gts and I've seen pictures of mega gts.

Problem there is how to stop them from getting into the rigs and bust you off. It's an interesting location and I believe the gts there love big eye jacks. We'll hook these jacks and the gts will come and tax them
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on February 12, 2012, 06:29:09 PM
Thankful for those rigs....otherwise, those Mega GT would probably not exist!
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Ben Furness on February 12, 2012, 06:36:43 PM
Thankful for those rigs....otherwise, those Mega GT would probably not exist!

You keen on a trip if I can arrange clearance? I've got a heap of friends in KK and Sarawak and should be able to pull some strings. Maybe even bring the big boy and his cameras, would make a great episode.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Mick Cunningham on February 12, 2012, 06:51:56 PM
End of April this year for four days at Stanage Bay Central Queensland for my Bucks(stag) party. For the unfamiliar, its in the Shoalwater Bay region.
Nine guys, three 7 metre trailer boats, lots of popping, lots of beer and crabs and lots of bullshit!!
I have hired a shed for the outragous sum of $10 per night each. Sleeps nine, has a gas BBQ and refrigeration!!

I'll do a trip report after its over!!

Ken

hi ken ,

hmmm that sound great so hey

Got room for me to tag along ??  ::) ::)

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Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 12, 2012, 07:18:19 PM
Good try, Mick!!  :o
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Doug Terry on February 12, 2012, 07:58:21 PM
Aitutaki Cook Islands. Long way from the Uk but so is anywhere where there is good fishing.
looking forward to catching double figure Bonefish on the Fly and Travellies off the beach.
will be first time after the Travellies different types and sizes I believe.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Lenny Lim on February 13, 2012, 10:16:29 PM
Making our annual trip for 2012 soon.

2 mates flying from down under to meet in KL.

Where: Hallinayat Islands (can't wait  :D)

When: 1st week of April (hope the weather warms up for better results)

Hoping for a dream catch of a 50 kg GT bus  8)

Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Jin Kim on February 14, 2012, 06:15:48 AM
Hey guys,

Going to fish with Nomad on their Drive Out Special Trip in the Bugatti vicinities (Feb. 17th to the 23rd) with a group of friends from Brazil.  I hope the weather helps and we can get a few GTs hooked up.  Being looking forward to this trip since we made reservations in March 2011. ;D
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Chris Webster on February 14, 2012, 08:24:14 AM
WHERE:
Friday after next = Swains / Coral Sea for 10 Days.

WHY:
GTs, Wahoo, Mackerel, & Tuna - Surface Fish :)


Nice one Ben. Who you fishing Swains with?

Chris
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Ben Rivers on February 14, 2012, 08:37:48 AM
WHERE:
Friday after next = Swains / Coral Sea for 10 Days.

WHY:
GTs, Wahoo, Mackerel, & Tuna - Surface Fish :)


Nice one Ben. Who you fishing Swains with?

Chris

Kanimbla Charters.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Nathan Cefai on February 15, 2012, 12:33:48 PM
No one interested in New Cal this year ??
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Kasey Leong on February 15, 2012, 02:57:29 PM
No one interested in New Cal this year ??

I heard Tak and Brandon have an opening for someone to fish with them and Konishi.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Jay Burgess on February 15, 2012, 04:47:56 PM
No one interested in New Cal this year ??

I heard Tak and Brandon have an opening for someone to fish with them and Konishi.

You've opened up a can of worms now Kasey!
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 15, 2012, 08:06:11 PM
Damn it, Kasey!!  >:(
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Andre van Wyk on February 16, 2012, 02:06:38 AM
No one interested in New Cal this year ??

I heard Tak and Brandon have an opening for someone to fish with them and Konishi.

Thats some funny chit right there!!! Trust you to always have some classic comment!!!
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Al Morrison on February 17, 2012, 03:01:33 AM
WHERE: Bali/Lombok   April
WHERE:Montelbellos
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Al Morrison on February 17, 2012, 03:03:30 AM
grrrrr, hit the wrong button..

Bali Lombok April and then Montebellos in December.

Missus reckons i cant afford New cal in Spetember ... but i am working on that one !!

Never ifshed Lombok or the Montes, hence the trips.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Chris Webster on February 17, 2012, 08:01:53 AM
grrrrr, hit the wrong button..

Bali Lombok April and then Montebellos in December.

Missus reckons i cant afford New cal in Spetember ... but i am working on that one !!

Never ifshed Lombok or the Montes, hence the trips.

I can't wait for my Montes trip either. Who are you going with Al?
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Anthony Dillon on February 18, 2012, 11:10:49 PM
When : TOMORROW
Why : Monster GT , Doggies , fishing grounds 5 minutes form launch.
Where :  -Maukeweni East Sumba to check  out the Popping and jigging. If it is half as good as the locals say it is I will be back there again in March for 1 week with my 2 sons !!!!!!

time to catch up on some life again - Mumma GT Time !!!!
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Jon Li on February 18, 2012, 11:33:53 PM
When : TOMORROW
Why : Monster GT , Doggies , fishing grounds 5 minutes form launch.
Where :  -Maukeweni East Sumba to check  out the Popping and jigging. If it is half as good as the locals say it is I will be back there again in March for 1 week with my 2 sons !!!!!!

time to catch up on some life again - Mumma GT Time !!!!

Hi Bigman ,

Good luck and hope you catch some monsters out there , do keep me updated , thanks .

Jon .
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Mark Harris on February 19, 2012, 12:34:44 AM
Good luck Anthony!

A real risk with evil westerly weather out that way in February, but looking quite settled right now.

Could be a great trip.

Please be sure to let us know how it goes.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Ben Rivers on February 19, 2012, 11:20:04 AM
WHERE:
Friday after next = Swains / Coral Sea for 10 Days.

WHY:
GTs, Wahoo, Mackerel, & Tuna - Surface Fish :)


Nice one Ben. Who you fishing Swains with?

Chris

Kanimbla Charters.

Weather is looking very average from next Friday so far :(
20-25 knots!
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Al Morrison on February 19, 2012, 01:29:36 PM
Chris,

Apologies for the delay - Blue Lightening, same as you i think. Keep me posted on how you do, lures that works etc. We have a trip with just 4 of us going, so it should be fairly comfortable one guy is making it his first ever GT trip, so that should be fun in itself.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Chris Webster on February 19, 2012, 03:47:47 PM
Ill keep you updated mate.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Graham Scott on February 20, 2012, 08:32:53 AM
G'day Ben,
Hope the weather improves for your trip.
A couple of years ago I did some analysis of about 20 years of records in Central Qld to look at days under 10-15 knots.
From memory Februaury was the worst with only 2 or 3 days under 15knts, March April weren't much better then things inproved May June July to about 10 or 12 days. I think Sept was the best at 21 days , then went downhill to December around 10 days and worst still till Feb.
I suggest you buy a tight fitting hat with a chin strap and maybe even a coffeee mug with a lid.

However the weather has been better than average so far this year. Kanimbla is a good boat with a great reputation so you'll be fine. (cast with the wind)
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Celso Mendonca on February 21, 2012, 08:51:02 AM
Southern Oman - next week :) :) :) :) :)
First GT trip.

Bugatti - July
Invited by friend.
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Stewart Martin on February 22, 2012, 07:04:30 PM
Great idea for a post Chris!

My next trip is to Shoalwater bay, but its been cancelled so many times now due to bad weather or airforce bombing practice...hope to hit it in the next month or so.

Does anyone know when Nomad are starting their operations there this year?

Stew
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Nathan Cefai on February 23, 2012, 10:43:44 PM
No one interested in New Cal this year ??

I heard Tak and Brandon have an opening for someone to fish with them and Konishi.

You've opened up a can of worms now Kasey!


Im sure someone will be interested...
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Andrew Susani on February 23, 2012, 11:45:02 PM
Next major trip will be a well organised jaunt offshore from Mackay, only 50-60km... need good weather though  8)  Plenty of fish to target, hopefully we can crack the 30kg mark   ::)
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Ben Rivers on December 15, 2012, 08:32:38 PM
Where: Swains / Coral Sea

When: Feb 2013 - Just locked in :)
Title: Re: Where is your next trip?
Post by: Arnout Weber on December 16, 2012, 07:22:07 AM
Mitsio island next may.

I hope to catch new species and a dogtooth tuna.

Best regards,

Arnout.