Who Wouldn't Want to Take One of these ?

[Tony Buzolich]

I forgot to add this to the previous post. :)
Tony
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b320/buzolich/38%20IMG_0674_01_zpsogjipkcd.jpg (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/buzolich/media/38%20IMG_0674_01_zpsogjipkcd.jpg.html)

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I guess it is a Giant Trevally......

These are one of the baddest fish that you can catch while wading on the flats in the Pacific.



At Christmas Island we would have our guide carry a good 10 weight outfit just for

large Trevally and Barracuda.



Here is a video that shows how wild it gets when Trevally come in after something.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4mA6WsFJQE


Thanks Tony for the hundred of cutting edge post here.

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[Mickey]

THAT was awesome.

[Tony Buzolich]

I'll be back at Christmas Island again this coming April. I'll be targeting the GT's mainly over the bonefish though I've caught quite a few small GT's while fishing for the bones with an 8 wt. All of the trevallys are voracious feeders and don't seem to mind taking anything that gets in their way.

Here's a pair that I needed two rods for. After getting one in others were trying to take the fly out of it's mouth so I cast my light rod and got a second one.
https://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b320/buzolich/43%20IMG_3672_01_zpsqookq9vw.jpg (https://s22.photobucket.com/user/buzolich/media/43%20IMG_3672_01_zpsqookq9vw.jpg.html)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b320/buzolich/34%20IMG_0657_01_zps26cfifai.jpg (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/buzolich/media/34%20IMG_0657_01_zps26cfifai.jpg.html)

These smaller Gt's are real fun too on a light rod. Sort of like chasing baby tarpon with a 9 wt. The problem comes when you run into a real giant,,,,,, and you're holding your light rod :)
Tony

[dynaflow]

The Huff Dam is always a good spot for them...

[mems]

http://i.imgur.com/iTpNQjsl.jpg (https://imgur.com/iTpNQjs)
GT on a stick bait right in front of sunset beach.
http://i.imgur.com/pC74Srul.jpg (https://imgur.com/pC74Sru)
Huffdam with Biita
http://i.imgur.com/LliLvErl.jpg (https://imgur.com/LliLvEr)
On a butterfly jig
http://i.imgur.com/ardiyG9l.jpg (https://imgur.com/ardiyG9)
Another Huffdam playmate
http://i.imgur.com/GpJn8Uxl.jpg (https://imgur.com/GpJn8Ux)
Couldn't agree more Tony, Love Ulua

[Tony Buzolich]

Way to go Don. I know folks taken off the cliffs at night on the Big Island but is there anywhere there a person might go after them with a fly?
Tony

[mems]

Halape, Kahuku ranch, A-bay, makalawena, I have caught them at all of these places on a fly. If you were to just target them I would only fish a 12wt. I usually target papio, like the pair you have in your last picture. I can tell you I have lost many big ones on an 8 wt and 15lb leader. You might get one or two shots at them just working an area with a 12wt. It would be a long day. Don.

[Randy Lee]

Don,
Do you or anybody out there have a recommendation for a guide on Maui?
Thanks,
Randy Lee

[mems]

Jon Jon Tabon local fishing knowledge he uses kayaks to fish for bones and trevally. Good luck, Don

[Baja Fly Fisher]

Damn, those photo's of GT's got the heart pumping. I'm already tying up more flies for Aitutaki in October 2019. I tied them on 6/0 Partridge Beast hooks. Black/yellow, black/purple, black/ white and a goat fish imitation. I've ordered extra fly lines and bought a Tibor Gulfstream from Dan. Loaded the reel with 550yds of 50lb braid. I even have E2 booked for two weeks next year.
Can't wait.
Good luck Tony at CI in April. Planning on another trip to CI maybe next year. Depends on how much time off I can get from work.

[Tony Buzolich]

Jay,

Nobody works anymore:) once they reach 55-60 yrs. Like Bill was saying, retire as early as you can and enjoy what's left of life while you can still get around.

Those CI flats require a LOT of walking and I'm using that treadmill as much as I can.

[Baja Fly Fisher]

I like working part time at the Sportsmans warehouse. I retired at 55 and have almost 17 years in. I only work 15 hours a week some times 20. It takes up some time during the week. I tie flies everyday for 6+ hours. The retail fly business is doing pretty good. This keeps my bank account stocked with $$$ for my trips. I could quit anytime.
Yep, lot's of walking, walking and walking on those flats at CI.