Giveaway at Flowing Waters

A fellow angler and blogger is having a great giveaway at his blog, Flowing Waters. He is giving away a Bass package that includes some really great tackle. Swing by Wolfy's blog and and give him a shout out. He always has great posts and a great writing style.

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Video fish porn for your viewing pleasure.

Donavon's big Fiji GT

We got out again on Sunday, and after a week of calm weather I figured it would be blowing like hell. I was not disappointed. It was heavily overcast with a gusty 15-20 So'Easter blowing.

So much for calm weather.

We took out a couple of friends, Donavon and Sarah. They live about 20 minutes from us and frequent the tackle shop. Donavon was in the midst of the fishing learning curve and was eager to catch a GT.

Unfortunately as soon as we reached the reef Sarah fell victim to one of the worst possible noncontagious sicknesses, seasickness.

From Serua with Dono and Sarah

Since Rosie and I both used to get really seasick, we felt her pain and nausea. But, credit must be given to Sarah, she never once asked to go home. Once she had emptied her stomach she lied down in front of the console she was at least less uncomfortable and stayed there for the remainder of the trip.

All was quiet for the first couple of hours. a lot of chatter and some serious instruction for Donavon was all the action. Of course when it is time to break the drought Rosie is the sure fire gun for that.

From Serua with Dono and Sarah

With skill and speed she knocks over the first GT for the day.

Lucky for me she decides to take a break soon after and allows me to use her rod for a few casts out on the bow. As she settles into driving the boat and Donavon is at the back having a snack, I proceed to get a few casts in. As luck and timing would have it I hook into a nice one and after a short but intense fight Rosie lifts my GT into the boat.

From Serua with Dono and Sarah

Now, at this point Donavon is re-energized and all fired up to catch a fish. We have spent the better part of 4 hours honing his skills and shortening the learning curve. He is ready and is on the bow armed with my rod and reel and a River2Sea dumbbell popper. Casting like a mad man with determination seldom seen by humans. All of this is about to be rewarded in one massive explosion as the sea opens up and his popper disappears. Donavon is on and it is a nice fish. Line is melting off of the reel and for an instant there is a panicked look in his eyes. As he settles into the fight, panic turn to thrill and back to determination. After a good 5 minute fight his fish is boat side and I lift it in for him. He then sits on the rail to compose himself while Rosie and I go to work on the GT. Once the fish is cared for I give it to Donavon and they both get their picture taken.

From Serua with Dono and Sarah

A quick release saw the GT swim away strong and a good fight left Donavon with a smile that should last all week.

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Sunday fish in Fiji

I am a little late on this post because of computer problems. Now that those are fixed I can share our last trip out.

I took three friends out for a Sunday fish. The weather was frightful to say the least. Blowing 20-25 knots and threatening rain.

Since I am getting used to fishing in that kind of weather it is no big deal.

First one on board with a nice Bluefin Trevally was Paul.

From Nov 1st Serua reef Paul, Vinod, John, Callan

Next up was John, he and I share the retail store space. He catches a little Bluefin also.

From Nov 1st Serua reef Paul, Vinod, John, Callan

Then Vinod lands a nice GT.

From Nov 1st Serua reef Paul, Vinod, John, Callan

At this point Paul's arms are getting tired from casting a 50lb rod and a big River2Sea dumbell popper. So he gives me a try while he drives the boat. I soon hook up to a nice GT and boat it for a quick photo session.

From Nov 1st Serua reef Paul, Vinod, John, Callan

That was enough for me and I give the rod back to paul who then catches a big Long Tom.

From Nov 1st Serua reef Paul, Vinod, John, Callan

All in all we landed 5 fish and dropped 5. Not bad considering these guys are beginners and the weather was crap.

Until next time.

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Blocked ISP

This is just a quick notice to all of my blogging friends. For some reason my ISP will not allow me to view your blogs or any blogs for that matter. I can use a proxy server but it does not let me comment. So, I am visiting but you will not see me comment until this is figured out. Sorry for this but I will start commenting as soon as I can.

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Seeing the future and catching fish.

The other day I received a link to a site that gives you the best fishing days according to moon phase and tidal predictions. It said Sunday the 25th of October would be no good for fishing. Being my only day off to fish I decided it did not matter I was still going out. Sometimes you have to buck the trends.

The wind is blowing like hell (25-30) and the tide is starting to fall.

With Captain Charlie at the wheel and Rosie at the stern and myself on the bow, we start the routine of casting and retrieving.

It is not long before I hook up to the first fish. It gives a good accounting of itself and soon is in the boat for it's picture.

From Oct 25 Serua reef

It is hard to tell but it was a pig of a Bass. Very fat and strong.

Soon after Rosie hooks up on a Bass also. A little smaller but a nice fish none the less.

Sorry no picture of that one, she declined.

She then followed the bass up with a nice Bluefin Trevally.

From Oct 25 Serua reef

I then proceeded to get rocked by another big Bass. Although I managed to get my lure back it won its freedom.

Things go quiet for a little bit then I hook up on something different. This time on top of the reef. I see the flash of white and then my line pulls tight. As the beast shoots through the water I am still wondering what it is. Then it exits it's water home to show off its aerial prowess. Low and behold it is a Greater Barracuda. A big one at that. After a spectacular display out of the water Rosie leaders it into the boat for a nice photo session.

From Oct 25 Serua reef

With a smile like this you better watch your fingers.

From Oct 25 Serua reef

All in all we did 4 for 5 in a two hour session.

Not bad for a day that was supposed to be bad for fishing.

I don't think I will be going back to that website.

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Popping video, how to

Here is a short video on casting and popping technique. It is my first attempt and more will follow.

Total Xstreem Fishing, a tackle store in Fiji

Well my fishing tackle store has been open now since August 1, 2009. I thought it time that I share a few images of it with you all.

From Store photos

From Store photos

From Store photos

From Store photos

From Store photos

From Store photos

The store is not that big but I am slowly getting it packed. I am carrying a lot of products that are not stocked in Fiji.

So far the response has been good, but time will tell.