27 January 2008
“Bula! We were able to spend such a splendid time here. Everything was exciting that we experienced and we were impressed by the people's kindness. We will come back again
“just married couple””
Takehisa & Ayumi
Japan
27 January 2008
“Bula! We were able to spend such a splendid time here. Everything was exciting that we experienced and we were impressed by the people's kindness. We will come back again
“just married couple””
Takehisa & Ayumi
Japan
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Adrian is looking to publish some of his photos, articles and possibly even some new video footage in the Feb issue!
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Recently, Adrian participated in the longest fight between angler and fish that he had ever experienced. They were fishing 4 kilo line class with Tim Simpson (editor Bluewater Magazine ) on strike and hunting the big wahoo and Pacific sailfish that congregate here every winter.
Tim wrote a feature article about his trip in the latest edition of Bluewater Magazine and the full article can be found at Matava Lightweight Sailfish Battle .
As they neared one of Adrian's favourite sailfish spots, a big fish chased down one of the lures on the surface but failed to hook up. Looked like a big dogtooth tuna so round we went for a second pass. On this pass however, a big sailfish inhaled a lumo white/blue Mouldcraft Wide Range and began the usual spectacular dance across the ocean common to feisty sailfish. At first glance, this sail looked to be dangerously close to World Record size and all hearts were racing as the deck was cleared and we quickly began to charge down the leaping fish. It was about 3.00pm. Lots of time to play with Adrian foolishly thought...
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A blog by IGFA Certified Captain Adrian Watt highlighting gamefishing in the Fiji Islands including ultra-light and heavy tackle gamefishing, jigging, popper casting and salt water fly fishing
Species Class Record Angler
Albacore M-36 19.60kg Boyang Zhang
Pacific Sailfish M-10 60.30 kg Remco Hanibal
Pacific Sailfish M-08 46.60 kg Shane Cole
Pacific Sailfish M-06 34.20 kg Paul
Pacific Sailfish M-04 31.40 kg Bill Boyce
Pacific Sailfish W-10 47.80 kg Lyn Salvidge
Wahoo M-15 44.00 kg Edmund Sturdy
Wahoo M-06 26.00 kg Adrian Watt
Wahoo M-04 31.60 kg Tim Simpson (World Record)
Wahoo M-03 19.40 kg Tim Simpson
Wahoo W-03 21.00 kg Fiona Stallard (World Record)
Wahoo W-04 4.80 kg Diane Woods
Wahoo W-06 17.0 Kg Trisha
Dolphinfish M-04 7.20 kg Tim Simpson
Dolphinfish W-08 7.00 kg Renae Perryman
Dolphinfish W-06 7.80 kg Toni Carlsson
Giant Trevally M-04 10.20kg Adrian Watt
Giant Trevally W-04 7.00 kg Diane Woods
Giant Trevally W-08 9.40kg Magdeline Ko
Bluefin Trevally M-15 5.80 kg Richard Akhtar
Bluefin Trevally M-06 7.20 kg Glen Gardener (All Tackle)
Bluefin Trevally W-15 4.80 kg Jamie Martin
Bluefin Trevally W-10 3.00 kg Teresa Clemmer
Yellowfin Tuna M-04 14.60kg Tim Simpson
Yellowfin Tuna M-03 6.40 kg Paul Taglioli
Yellowfin Tuna W-15 25.50 kg Anne Oberg
Yellowfin Tuna W-10 20.50 kg Teresa Clemmer
Yellowfin Tuna W-08 6.20 kg Cherie Gardener
Yellowfin Tuna W-06 8.0 kg Megan Hood
Yellowfin Tuna W-04 9.40 kg Diane Woods
Mackerel M-04 5.00 kg Shane Warmington
Mackerel W-06 3.20 kg Susan Raebitt
Mackerel W-08 8.0 Kg Stephanie Choate
Marlin, Black M-60 103.40 kg Peter Mumford
Great Barracuda M-10 19.20 kg Owen Spalding
Great Barracuda M-04 6.20 kg Tim Simpson
Great Barracuda M-03 9.20 kg Tim Simpson
Rainbow Runner M-15 9.00 kg Michael LeHanie (All Tackle)
Rainbow Runner M-04 3.00 kg Tim Simpson
Kawakawa M-08 4.50 kg Remco Hanibal
Kawakawa M-06 2.80 kg Peter
Kawakawa M-04 3.40 kg Adrian Watt
Kawakawa W-04 4.60 kg Diane Woods
Skipjack Tuna M-04 4.00 kg Tim Simpson
Skipjack Tuna M-03 8.60 kg Glen Gardener
Skipjack Tuna W-06 7.60 kg Toni Carlsson
Dogtooth Tuna M-36 90.60 kg Bill Busch (All Tackle)
Dogtooth Tuna M-06 1.8kg Shane Warmington
Dogtooth Tuna W-15 5.60 kg Mary Alice Migge
TOTAL Fiji National Line Class Records held – Fortynine (49)
TOTAL All-Tackle Fiji National Records Held – Three (3)
TOTAL IGFA World Records held – Two (2)
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Issue 90 On sale 29th Feb 2012
GAME CHANGER – AFTCO RDT This remarkable product is set to revolutionise gamefishing by providing accurate readings of the drag tension on your line.
FIN-NOR MARQUESA REELS Fin-Nor’s new 2-Speed castable lever drag reels have been designed for performance fishing with even heavy braided lines.
LURE LORE – PART 8: Sneaky leaders for wary tuna. Tuna are smarter than the average gamefish and demand special techniques to ensure success.
Classic Tomes: Tales of Tahitian Waters. Zane Grey’s classic describes his three expeditions to these virginal waters during the 1920s.
CREATURES OF THE DEEP: Phyllosoma larvae. Guess which tasty treat these truly bizarre-looking creatures eventually metamorphose into!
SMOKE AND MIRRORS: Black Bart ‘San Sal Candy’ lure This versatile lure has low water drag for use with light tackle and also handles speeds to over 20kts.