Where is the best GT fishing in the world?
Some of the top destinations to catch Giant Trevally on either fly, popper or jigging are Oman, the Seychelles, Maldives, Christmas Island, Hawaii, Australia and even Japan. Fishing Methods: There are three main sporting methods to fish for GT’S. The first is fly fishing.
Where can I catch a GTs?
Giant Trevally or “GTs” have earned their reputation as the “gangsters of the flats.” GTs can be found in the Cook Islands, Christmas Island, Australia, Seychelles and St. Brandon’s. Fishing for GTs is not for the faint-hearted angler.
Are trevally aggressive?
They’re aggressive and powerful. Known for their strong, long runs, they’re great fun on light tackle. What’s more, they’re one of the tastiest types of Trevally. We’d recommend only keeping the smaller ones, though – eating large Bluefin Trevally regularly causes ciguatera poisoning.
Where do you fish for giant trevally?
Geographically you can catch giant trevally anywhere in the Indian Ocean, as well as anywhere in the Western Pacific from New Zealand to Japan. There have also been murmurs of a few fish being spotted on the west coast of South America, but it remains to be seen if populations will establish themselves there.
What fish is called a GT?
Giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) is also known as giant kingfish, barrier trevally, lowly trevally, ulua (in Hawaii) or GT for short.
Where can I find giant trevally?
The giant trevally is distributed throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, with a range stretching from South Africa in the west to Hawaii in the east, including Japan in the north and Australia in the south.
Where can I catch a GT in Australia?
In Australia, GTs are most commonly encountered by anglers fishing on or adjacent to coral or rocky reefs from Perth in WA north around the top end to central NSW, with the best known locations for targeting large numbers of large fish being the outer drop offs of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea.
Are there giant trevally in the Bahamas?
They are a member of the family carangidae, same as one of the most popular game fish on the planet right now, the Giant Trevally (Caranx ignobilis). You could be on a family vacation in Florida or at a fishing specific lodge in the Bahamas and you will have a chance at targeting Jacks in both.
What is the legal size for trevally?
30 cm
There is a minimum legal length of • 30 cm total length for silver trevally and a recreational bag limit of 20 for all trevallies. The annual recreational harvest of silver trevally in NSW is likely to lie between 100 and 210 t.