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Giant Trevally (Caranx ignobilis) or "GT's" as they are
universally known are one of the toughest fish to catch in the world
pound for pound. They are found throughout the Indo Pacific Oceans
but the greatest numbers are found on the Great Barrier Reef . Not
only are they back breakers to land, but they will cut you off in
the reef with total disregard for your expensive tackle.
It is
little wonder that GT's are the ultimate fish to catch for the
Japanese angling fraternity. These fish average from 8kgs to over
40kgs and are in large numbers on the reefs north and south of
Cairns.
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Moon III has been acknowledged in the Japanese fishing press as the
worlds #1 GT fishing crew as well as featuring in many video,
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For Popper fishing we use mainly 30lb test
monofilament or #5 PE (Braid 50lb) tackle and large surface poppers
that give a large splashy wounded baitfish action. Our Preferred
lures include YOZURI, SAURUS, SKAGIT DESIGN, FISHERMAN
etc.
Jigging
is best done with #5-#7 PE (50-70lb Braid) and metal jigs from 70 to
200 grams. Species caught include Giant,Golden.Bludger,Big-eye and
Brassy Trevally, Mackeral,Tuna,Dogtooth and Coral Trout.
GT charters are available year round but the best months
are September through to March. Our best day to date is 37 releases
in a day; average size 15Kgs, by two anglers. The most releases in a
2-day charter is 59 and in a 3-day charter it is 74.
Day
trips are available from Cairns with excellent results but we
recommend a 3 day live on board charter to visit some of the more
remote areas east of Innisfail or north of Cairns.
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