To celebrate the re-branding of Pacific Sun to Fiji Link, Fiji Airways is giving everyone the chance to win a fantastic prize:
Win a return trip for two to Kadavu Island staying at Matava, Fiji’s Premier Eco Adventure Resort.
We have been delighted to once again welcome the IGFA Anglers Digest TV film crew to Matava Resort and Bite Me Gamefishing Charters. Show Host Bill Boyce was here a few years ago in the winter time for some insane wahoo & Sailfish action fishing with BlueWater Magazine Editor Tim Simpson. Bill set the new M-04 Fiji National Record for Pacific Sailfish and both Bill and Tim landed IGFA World Record Wahoo with Tim's fish just edging out Bills for the current M-04 World Record.
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| Tim Simpson's M-04 IGFA World Record |
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| A nice Doggie caught jigging for guest angler Mike |
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| Why they call them Dogtooth Tuna ! |
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Skipper Joe took angler Boyang Zhang out for some deep-water jigging last week aboard the new boat Bite Me Too. Great weather meant ideal jigging conditions and Boyang made the most of it hooking up and landing a 19.6kg Albacore setting a new M-36 Fiji National Record.
Summer Dolphinfish are numerous
Summer time is usually when we see the larger blue marlin 
The summer Yellowfin Tuna run is when we get the big cow yellowfin 
Yellowfin boiling on glassy seas....a typical summer sight 
With the new direct flights between Hong Kong and Fiji operated by Air Pacific, we have been delighted to welcome more and more guests from that part of the world.
Manny and Cherry stayed at Matava Eco-Adventure Lodge for some diving, snorkeling, adventure and of course...fresh sashimi !
Even small Yellwfin put a fight on light tackle
Cherry hangs on...
Mann looks forward to his sashimi
Deckie Glen chuffed with his M-03 Skipjack Record of 8.6kg
What a cracking Sail for Paul on 6kg line class
The new M-06 Fiji National Record
WFN and the IGFA Join Forces to Take Anglers to the World's Greatest Fishing Destinations
IGFA Saltwater Adventures on WFN Begins 13 Episode Run in April 2011
Hosted by popular television fishing personality Bill Boyce, IGFA Saltwater Adventures will be presented in stunning high-definition. The show will take viewers to some of the world’s premiere saltwater fishing locations including; the Bahamas, California, Costa Rica, Fiji, the Florida Keys, Mexico, New York, Panama, Seychelles, St. Thomas & St. Lucia. Viewers will live vicariously through Boyce as he stays at the best resorts, visit the local hot spots, and goes on the water for a memorable fishing adventure.
WFN marketing partners for this new series include; Fox International Rods & Reels, WFL Lures, Western Filament Fishing Line, Aftco Clothing and Accessories, Reactor Watches, King Sailfish Mounts, and Plano – makers of travel gear and tackle boxes.
“Each week, viewers will be go on a spectacular saltwater fishing vacation at some of the world’s best resorts in just 30-minutes and in stunning high-definition from the comfort of their couches,” said Corey Russell, VP of Programming and Production at WFN. “The combination of WFN, the IGFA, our spectacular resort partners and our host Bill Boyce, will make IGFA Saltwater Adventures a memorable trip every week.”
Boyce has been active in the angling, conservation, and journalistic aspect of sport fishing his entire life. After 16 years as a fisheries biologist, his career took a turn when interest in his underwater photographs exploded. Now a photojournalist in the sport fishing industry, his underwater video talents have been used in Michael Fowlkes Productions Inside Sportfishing and with many filming expeditions with Guy Harvey, and the B.B.C. Bill hosted the World Class Sport Fishing series, and then created his own production company, directing, producing, and hosting the TELLY Award winning TV series, IGFA Angler’s Digest. Boyce has been a long standing representative of the IGFA since 1996, and a board member of the NCMC since 2007.
“All of us here at IGFA are very excited about this unique fishing show”, said Mike Myatt, Chief Operating Officer at the IGFA. “WFN has created a platform that will highlight great fishing, the world’s premier destinations and excellent corporate partners coupled with Bill’s infectious passion and knowledge of the sport; we anticipate many years of success with this series.”
The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is the leading authority on angling pursuits worldwide. The organization operates the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame in Dania Beach, FL. and is committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible and ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping.
About WFN: World Fishing Network
Originally launched in December 2005, today WFN and WFN HD are available in more than 20 million households through North American cable, satellite and telecommunications distributors. For more information, visit www.WorldFishingNetwork.com.
It was a day to remember for angler Greg Holt
Here at Matava Eco-Adventure Resort broadcasting his SCUBA Radio Show he got more than he bargained for one day out trolling the heavy tackle for blue marlin aboard Bite Me.
Deckie Joeli takes great care with this catch !
Weighmaster Richard ensures a proper weigh-in
Greg stands with his lure, tackle and trophy Pacific Mermaid
Derek & Danielle spent their NYE vacation with us at Matava Eco-Adventure Resort. Aside from some beach picnics, snorkeling and adventure stuff, Derek wanted to have a go at the legendary GTs and Dogtooth Tuna found here. Two new species for Derek to add to his comprehansive list...
Derek is soon loaded up !
That's a beauty Derek ! 
We Tagged this fish before release 
Danielle gets in on the action
and releases her first GT
Derek's first Doggie
Loading up on Doggie #2
Henrik from Germany had a couple of half day popper casting session with Joe aboard Tease Me.
Weather was pretty ordinary but he managed some nice fish on his German made poppers and stickbaits. Made by Thomas Heidhoff and called X-Hoff he had most success with stickbaits in the choppy water.
Henrik's larges fish taken on an XHoff Stickbait
For several months now Fiji Island waters have enjoyed an excellent run of big yellowfin tuna in the 50-70kg range (100-150lb). The numbers of small schooling yellowfin seem a little down on average but that is being more than made up for by numerous fish like these....
Melissa from Coffs Harbour GFC fought this yellowfin for two and a half hours aboard Bite Me on stand-up 50lb gear. This 56kg fish was hooked in the upper mouth with a trolled skirted lure and put up quite a stubborn fight.
A little help needed for a photo shot...
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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.
