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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Reports & Expeditions => Topic started by: Luke Wyrsta on September 10, 2013, 06:30:19 PM

Title: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on September 10, 2013, 06:30:19 PM

The search continues "off the beaten track", the way GT fishing should be. Remote beach camps, jagged mountainscapes and the rich tapestry of an isolated culture make for one unforgettable GT experience.

http://vimeo.com/73671436

Title: Re: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Tony Warnett on September 10, 2013, 08:06:43 PM

Awesome Luke  8)
Have Socotra booked for March next year cant wait!

Title: Re: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Martin Gundersen on September 10, 2013, 08:20:05 PM

Looks great.
Socotra is on my wish list. To bad you have to travel through some rough places

Title: Re: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Nick Bowles on September 10, 2013, 09:20:57 PM

Luke was an awesome trip and enjoyed every minute!! Great vid!! Look forward to a few more adventures with you!!

Title: Re: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Raymond Yong on September 12, 2013, 04:43:54 AM

Awesome Luke! make me wanna go back again and again....lol :)

Title: Re: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Wayne Brown on September 12, 2013, 07:29:09 AM

Man that place is so off the beaten path. Amazing scenery and truly memorable fishing.  Must do one day for sure.

Title: Re: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Brandon Pope on September 12, 2013, 01:18:32 PM

I can't wait!

Title: Re: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on September 16, 2013, 06:32:07 PM

Thanks guys!  :)

Title: Re: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Stephan Wenzel on September 17, 2013, 02:46:52 AM

Hi Luke,

what Leader/Leader Connection do you use in Socotra?

Best regards
Stephan

Title: Re: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Evan Gluck on September 20, 2013, 02:57:59 PM

Nice.  Difficult place to shoot nice video due to only two anglers on the boat and little room to maneuver (have to either sacrifice the photos or helping the guy land the fish).  Glad to see you were able to at least capture one fight start to finish.

Title: Re: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on September 21, 2013, 06:10:58 PM

Quote from: Stephan Wenzel on September 17, 2013, 02:46:52 AM

Hi Luke,

what Leader/Leader Connection do you use in Socotra?

Best regards
Stephan

Hi Stephan,

I run a variety, however, to put max pressure on a fish in a boat that is extremely unforgivable - I used a 1.8m / 150lb Twisted section with 0.8m 400lb Shock Leader.

Luke

Title: Re: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Sami Ghandour on September 22, 2013, 08:18:03 AM

Stephan,
The terrain in Socotra is unforgivable, shallow reefs harsh terrain and a lot of bummy's, I personally use 130lb Hollow line attached to 220lb twisty with a 300lb bite leader :)
Hold on and wish for the best   ;)

Title: Re: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on September 22, 2013, 09:36:03 AM

Quote from: Sami Ghandour on September 22, 2013, 08:18:03 AM

Stephan,
The terrain in Socotra is unforgivable, shallow reefs harsh terrain and a lot of bummy's, I personally use 130lb Hollow line attached to 220lb twisty with a 300lb bite leader :)
Hold on and wish for the best   ;)

Bommies my friend :) it's an Australian word of Aboriginal origin ;)

Title: Re: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Sami Ghandour on September 22, 2013, 11:34:10 AM

Quote from: Luke Wyrsta on September 22, 2013, 09:36:03 AM

Quote from: Sami Ghandour on September 22, 2013, 08:18:03 AM

Stephan,
The terrain in Socotra is unforgivable, shallow reefs harsh terrain and a lot of bummy's, I personally use 130lb Hollow line attached to 220lb twisty with a 300lb bite leader :)
Hold on and wish for the best   ;)

Bommies my friend :) it's an Australian word of Aboriginal origin ;)

  Daaaaaaa

Title: Re: The Search for GT in a Forgotten Land. Socotra - Video
Post by: Charles Cintron on October 02, 2013, 04:12:34 AM

lol, all this time I thought it was some sort of Aussie slang word. learn something new everyday haha