It is the largest fish in the genus Caranx, growing to a maximum known size of 170 cm (67 in) and a weight of 80 kg (176 lbs). The giant trevally inhabits a wide range of marine environments, from estuaries, shallow bays and lagoons as a juvenile to deeper reefs, offshore atolls and large embayments as an adult.
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How do you get GT on the fly?
How much drag do you need for GT fishing?
You can get away with fishing 24kg gear, but most likely a big GT will peel too much line from a reel with only 8kg of drag. Therefore 37kg or PE8-10 and drag pressure of around 11-12kg is what is required to stop that monster from dragging you back into the reef.
How much backing does a GT need?
Reels for GT fishing Reels for Giant Trevally fly fishing must be large arbor and be able to hold at least 300 yards of 80-pound braided backing with an 11, 12, or 13-weight fly line.
What size fly reel for northern pike?
It’s necessary to match the size of the reel to the size of the rod you’re using. This may seem intuitive but it’s worth mentioning: if you’re fishing a 9wt fly rod (and a 9wt is the most popular rod choice for Pike), choose an 8/9 or a 9/10 sized fly reel. If you’re fishing an 8wt, choose an 8wt fly reel.
Where can I find giant trevally?
Top Giant Trevally Fishing destinations The best Giant Trevally fishing destinations are Sudan in the Red Sea, Oman, the Maldives, Seychelles (Farquhar Atoll), Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka and New South Wales in Australia.
What line should I use for GT?
Getting setup for GT fishing can get costly fast, very costly. Reels like the Shimano Stella 18000 / 20000 or Daiwa Saltiga Dogfight 6500 are really the only way to go if you wanna get serious, loaded with 80 – 100 pound braid would be the minimum recommendation.
How do you target a GT?
How to target. Giant trevally will take live or dead whole fish and fillet baits as well as soft plastics and trolled minnows, but by far the most exciting and sporting way to target them is on large surface lures like poppers and stickbaits.
What pound leader is trevally?
Flathead and Trevally, fish that put up a hearty fight in the estuary, are targeted by many anglers using 6lb-12lb leader, just to prevent bust offs.
Can you use braid as fly backing?
Can you use fly line as backing?
Can I use monofilament as fly line backing?
“The fly line is used like backing, it never comes off the reel. The thick monofilament butt section is so stiff and heavy you can cast it. It essentially substitutes for fly line but it weighs a lot less. And that’s the key to why this works.”
What wt fly rod for pike?
Most serious pike fly anglers use a 9 or a 10 weight rod. This generates enough line speed to cast your large pike fly and wire trace. A reel capable of holding a 9 or 10 weight fly line plus backing line is required. A good reliable drag for fighting those big predators is also a must.
What is a 9wt rod good for?
A 9wt allows the angler to present smaller flies in shallow water, but it also allows the angler to fish heavy lines and larger flies. As is typical when taking the middle ground, a 9wt doesn’t cater to either technique superbly, but it allows anglers to do both well. A 9wt is also lighter than a 10wt.
What is a 10 weight fly rod good for?
10wt fly rods are pretty good for casting heavier and larger dry flies. Plus, they’re great at for casting over longer distances against the wind. In addition, 10wts are a good choice when it comes to fishing from different positions such as standing on the boat or from the shoreline.
Why do GTS turn black?
They are easily recognisable by their steep, sloping head profile and pale grey colour; however as males age, they turn a dark black colour, possibly as a sign of virility to females.
Is a GT a giant trevally?
The Giant Trevally or ‘GT’ as it is affectionately known is somewhat of an icon all over the world.
Is giant trevally good to eat?
TREVALLY has firm, dense, slightly oily meat. They can be dry if overcooked, but Grilled, BBQ’d or Pan Fried lightly they are a pleasant eating fish.
Why can’t I catch a giant trevally?
You can only catch a Giant Trevally by fishing off the pier and into the ocean. You can’t catch them in rivers, ponds or by fishing off the beach; you have to use the pier.
How much is a giant trevally worth?
Giant Trevally selling price – 4,500 Bells.
What is the best bait for trevally?
The best baits for trevally are small cubes of pilchard, skipjack or any other common baitfish. If trevally are schooling on the surface and feeding on krill they may take a small trolled lure, jig or softbait cast into the school.
What kind of reel does Cyril Chauquet use?
1. My go-anywhere rod and reel combo. The combination I use the most is made up of a medium light, 6.6 ft (201 cm) rod and a 2000 or 2500 reel filled with a 15 pound (6.8 kg) braid.
How do you rig on a GTS?
What is GT in fishing?
Giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) is also known as giant kingfish, barrier trevally, lowly trevally, ulua (in Hawaii) or GT for short.
How do you fish for giant trevally?
The trick to nabbing the Giant Trevally is to craft fish bait using the squirting Manila Clams you dig up on the beach with your shovel in order to have the rare fish spawn. Each clam can be crafted into a single helping of fish bait which you can sprinkle in any body of water for the shadow of a fish to appear.