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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Reports & Expeditions => Topic started by: Derek Mock on January 03, 2014, 09:35:11 AM
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Hi
Firstly thanks to Luke, Chris and others who assisted me with info on GT fishing from Hamilton Island, it is surprisingly tricky to get off the island for a customised trip.
I went up for a family holiday so spent only a day trip with a guide who picked up from Hamo - Rich from barra2billfish. Great service, operates out of a long boat (panga) and who found some great eddys, small islands and rocky outcrops to cast at.
Was a great day trip, caught one small 18kg model, missed 2 others but spent time catching reefies for dinner. Caught nice sized coral trout, multiple sweet lip, red emperor etc.
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Happy new year to all and thanks again for being a great resource and helpful community.
Derek
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Great work Dereck. Glad you cracked a fish. What setup / lure did you score it on?
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Hi Luke
Carpenter 80M, Dogfight, nomad pencil popper in 80g. I was told by the guide that whitsundays GT's prefer the shorter topwater baits, sub 25cm to match the baby flying fish that they were feeding off. I understand GT's on the outter reef take the longer stickbaits/poppers.
I also took up a temple reef 76MH which is new for me, used it for casting at the long tail tunas and queenies, would have been interesting if i hooked up on a GT in such shallow water.
Derek
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You were probably there when we were, lucky enough to have my boat up there though. Wander down, in boat, 2 minute boat ride, hook a GT or two, then wander home. One of the best spots we found was 300m off Catseye beach ;D
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Very nice Derek, success in a new area is all the more rewarding.
Cheers Dave