After a decent start to the season with a few teething problems and bad weather things have started to calm down and a few monster fish came to the party. We have hooked up a few massive fish but the guys have been reefed, line cutting into spools etc, but finally a couple of monster got converted into the boat!
Sakkie and Stanty my two partners did a quick 2.5 day trip. I was supposed to join the guys but last minute had to pull out much to my regret when I saw and heard what the guys caught!!
A few words from Sakkie!
Start of the Season trip for us to Southern Oman. Unfortunately Nick couldn't join us but that mean't a one on one competition between Stanty and myself. Although conditions were tough we had an awesome trip and the Ocean Active team down in Southies really looked after us well. Although the big GT's were our number one target we had a lot of fun targeting other species and almost every drift on jig produced a fish. In total we caught 6 GT's over 100cm's (112, 125, 132, 135, 148 and 149cm's) and lots and lots of other species. I caught my biggest GT ever on my grandfathers birthday, and as he was the person who introduced me to fishing it is a memory I will always cherish.........sure he hand a hand in it from up there somewhere. Definitely a trip we won't forget soon and already looking at when we can get back.
All looking good for the season with big fish around, and a lot of variety and loads of AJ on jig! Should have done more gym in the off season!! For more info, updated and report check out our FB
www.facebook.com/oceanactive Rods Used:
Race Point 200
Race Point 250
Race Point 300
Carpenter 86/40
Lures:
Ocean Active Cubera 200gr, Ocean Active Cubera 180gr, Ocean Active Cubera 150gr, Hammerhead I-cup, Hammerhead G-Cup, Carpenter Gamma 140gr, Carpenter Gamma 120gr
Cheers,
Nick
Relaxing lunch at the lodge out on Hallaniyat Island. Before heading out for the afternoon session!
I think this must be one of the most photographed Dhows ever! Stands in front of the lodge, still amazing every time you see it!
Boats ready to head out from the marina in front of the lodge.
Hammerhead I-Cup the big boyz toy!
Sakkie 148cm monster! Caught on a Race Point 200 and OA Cubera 200. If not 60kg+ very close! This fish was caught less than one mile from our lodge!! Amazing!
Ocean Active Cubera 200gr after a 60kg GT, a bit battered but ready for a few more rounds!
Sakkie with a small Geet.
Stanty winding up to launch a missile! Pirates watch out!
Stanty in the action with a big 135kg fish
Stanty and Capt Saud
Sakkies 149cm GT, absolute beast! With the rough weather the guys had to sit on the deck to get the picture not to injure the fish as it was so heavy, 60kg+ Check out the tail looks like a marlin tail!! I should have done the trip...... This is the biggest GT caught so far this season in Southern Oman!
Stanty with another big fish!
Ol bucket mouth! Can put your whole head it these big guys mouths!
Shear happiness! This picture says a 1000 words!
Along with awesome GT action the guys caught a lot of different species on light spinning and jigging gear!
Stanty with a nice bonnie
Yellowdot on jig!
Sea Bream
Big Brassy Trevally!
Huge hard fighting Yellowdot!
Awesome colouring on this yellow dot!
Blacktip trevally!
Big Sherri or Emperor
Sakkie not to sure about this one!!
Stanty in the yellow dot action!
Fish by the double!
Double trouble
Action more action and still some more action!
Up close with Mr Yellowdot!
Stanty with an AJ
The board of fame already filling up with some good fish!!
