GT Popping Blog
GT Popping
Be one of only a select few to Popper 100km of remote, unspoilt barrier reef loaded with GTs averaging 25kg and individuals up to 50kg. Jig outer barrier reef slopes for Dogtooth Tuna to 100kg as well as numerous other species such as grouper, jobfish, black trevally, almaco Jack and various deepwater snappers.
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GT Popping & Jigging -January 2012 Fishing Report
The 2012 Summer season of GT Popping started with a bit of a damp fizzle. Whether it was the excssive rainfall and freshwater run-off from the island or the often sizable swells and breezy days, the GTs were not especially helpful. Some days we would get a few, some days they would follow lures but not bite, some days they were just invisible. In 8 days of popping and jigging we managed to scrape together about 35 GTs of various sizes, the biggest of which was around 30kg (sorry, didn't get a pic of that one)
Angler Grant from South Africa with an unusual Black coloured GT
Sebile Stickshad in blue chromeOne thing was very clear though, right now the GTs are definitely much more interested in stickbaits than poppers. We did get some action on the Buffalo poppers but the stickbaits were outfishing all the poppers 5 to 1.
Top of the stickbait list - The Sebile stickshad. These lures in various sizes were just dynamite. Also worth a mention were the ASWB Reefs Edge floating Mamool stickbaits, Adhek Goby and Penipen (from Bali), the Bobara and dogtooth (Nomad or Heru) and working wery well, the Jai which our recent anglers sourced fom Elite Tackle. (I only mention that as I have heard nothing but good things about this store.)
Steve from Australia releases another nice GT
Brett from South Africa with a popper caught Mackerel
We caught a number of big Longnose Emperors
The ever present Red Bass
Conditions were often a bit um..challenging....
Our new guide Alex doing a great job...
The Yellowfin are here !!! (and a lot of fun on stickbaits !)
On the jigs we have been catching a nice range of species. No monsters yet but good variety.
Rosy Jobfish
Almaco Jacks
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BlueWater Magazine on Sale Today, 6th Jan 2012
A BlueWater world scoop!BlueWater Magazine
This issue is a dedicated GIANT BLUEFIN TUNA Special. See mind-blowing action with tuna to way over 1000-pounds. They are more than 10 feet long! It’s the hottest gamefishing news on the planet – and this issue has it all. Discover the history, join the new action, and learn from the scientists.
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Content included in issue 89 of BlueWater magazine
FISHING FEATURES
Techniques for multiple marlin
Why hook just one marlin when you could hook several at the same time? Once you’ve located the bait school there’s a good chance that there will be more than one marlin stalking them. With a little planning and the right strategy, you can capitalise on being in the right spot before they disappear.
what you need to know about polarised eyewear
Investment advice for that most essential of gamefishing equipment – your eyes.
Understanding south pacific cyclones
Knowing how cyclones form, and how they track across the ocean will help you to stay out of danger.
big fish –small boats
Sounders and sounder set-up
This guide will help you set up your sounder and transducer to see better images on screen.
make your own wind-on leaders
They are a fundamental piece of tackle and with this step-by-step guide you can be skilled at making your own reliable wind-on leaders.
creatures of the deep
Ray’s Bream
They are plentiful, they’re great to eat, and they are out there!
Dr Julian Pepperell explains all.prey species – squid story
What has three hearts and blueish blood? Dr Pepperell reveals the alien-like biology and fascinating life story of these vital prey species.
small boat crew tactics
Your chances for success are greatly magnified when the team works together as a coordinated unit. Here’s how to make it happen.
lure lore – part 7
The 10 best lures for big blue marlin
Who better to judge the 10 best lures than a panel of 900lb-plus blue marlin off Kona, Hawaii?
smoke and mirrors
JB Lures ‘Chook’
Something specifically crafted to be snapped up by big marlin could hardly be called ‘chicken’.
BOAT FEATURESPEDIGREE CAT
Noosa Cat 3000 Sportsman
Built on a proud history of quality offshore cats designed to break through treacherous river bars, Noosa Cat’s latest offering delivers refined design that will surprise with its rough-riding abilities, economy, and comforts.
TOP SHELF
Sailfish Shelf Runner
With expertise in tough, marine rescue cats, Sailfish have now refocused for the offshore angler.
AUSSIE MADE TO RIVAL THE WORLD
Cruise Craft Outsider 595
Patriotic Aussies will be more than proud after reading Warren Steptoe’s glowing review of this local hero.
BlueWater Magazine on Sale Today, 6th Jan 2012 -
Fame Anybody ?
We are arranging an opportunity for World renown photographer Jon Schwartz to visit us and photograph GT Popping aboard Tease Me this summer. We need a couple of GT anglers willing to model !
You have probably seen many of Jon's photos gracing the covers of publications such as Marlin Magazine and BlueWater Magazine. You can see some of his work here www.bluewaterjon.com
Jon will be taking action stills of anglers fighting GTs, posing with their catch and releasing, some of which will be filmed from underwater......
We need to fit this in between the 18th and 25th February.Matava Eco-Adventure Resort currently has a 'Special' on for February but it does not include Fishing Packages.
As this would not be a 'normal' fishing trip so we are offering to extend this Special Second Person Half Price deal for anbody who wants to GT Pop on Tease Me and be photographed all day long !
Our primary target will be GTs, the bigger the better but if we see an opportunity to pop for
yellowfin, wahoo or jig for dogtooth tuna and film that as well, excllent !
This is a great opportunity to get a ridiculously cheap GT Popping trip for two on the Great Astroabe Barrier Reef, Kadavu and be presented with your own professional photos of the trip. Oh, and you might get famous as well.
Drop us an email if you are interested..... -
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Take a Friend to Fiji for 50% off Matava package: 2nd Person Half Price on Land and Air! | Matava - Fijis Premier Eco Adventure Resort
Take a Friend to Fiji for 50% off Matava package: 2nd Person Half Price on Land and Air!
Matava Summer Special
2nd Person 50% off
Escape to Fiji to Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco Adventure Resort and the Second Person stays Half Price !
Valid for travel between 1st December 2011 – 29th February 2012
Details:- valid for double / twin share
- ANY Matava Dive, Romance or Adventure Package
- 5 nights stay or longer
- All meals and airport transfers included
- Complimentary Snorkelling on Critter Junction
- Waterfall hike and village afternoon
- Lovo feast and kava ceremony
Additions:
- Extra night – 2nd person half price (based on double occupancy)
- Extra days diving – 2nd person half price
- Single Supplement – Waived
- Based on published package and add on rates
- Excludes gamefishing and kayaking packages
- Travel through 29th February 2011 subject to availability
- Blackout period: travel Between 23rd December 2011 and 29th December 2011 excluded
Air Pacific Special
Take a Friend to Fiji for Half Price Air special.
Discover the wonders of Matava in Fiji and save money on the second person.For a limited time, 2nd passenger gets 50 % off airfare from Los Angeles on Air Pacific.
From now until March 31, 2012 travel to fabulous Fiji and the second passenger travels for 50% off airfare!
TRAVEL DATES: valid 1 Oct 2011 through 31 March 2012
Sale ends Dec. 31(No travel on the special airfare permitted during the blackout of 15-Dec-11 to 15-Jan-12)
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Book your Escape to Fiji to Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco Adventure Resort and the Second Person stays Half Price !
This issue is a dedicated GIANT BLUEFIN TUNA Special.
See mind-blowing action with tuna to way over 1000-pounds.
They are more than 10 feet long! It’s the hottest gamefishing news on the planet – and this issue has it all.
Discover the history, join the new action, and learn from the scientists. Do not miss this one!
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