Dubai is a destination more known for its shiny buildings, great shopping and night life. But Dubai is also an excellent fishing destination. We have our shop in Dubai and do a quite a bit of fishing around Dubai when time allows and we are not off on trips.
Over the last couple of months we have started to do some light jigging in and around the Palm Islands and a bit further offshore with some great results with trevally, grouper, queenfish and also the ever present barracuda! I think where ever you go and put in an expensive lure the cuda will be there!!
We have been trying out a lot of light gear like Maxel, Accurate, Shout and the results have been really good with a range of fish and some decent fish coming to the boat. We have received a few hidings but all part of the fun.
A great thing fishing in Dubai is it is easy and you have some amazing views! Burj Al Arab 7 star hotel, not a bad backdrop!
Heading out early morning
Trev hooked up
Nice little golden
Bending on a light Maxel rig
Big queen on a small jig
Big Malabar Trevally on my fast becoming favourite jig Shout Lighten Pink
Good sized Spangled Emperor, awesome fun on the light tackle!
Couple of brown spotted grouper (hamour) caught on jig.
In the coming months we will have our new boats in Dubai and really focus on some new areas and light jigging. We can't chase the GTs all the time but this does definitely fill the time and great fun!
Cheers,
Nick
