BHL

Nice fish Tony - must be a good sign for the rods

I didn't get one either It looks like it would be good too... I though it was just because I have a subscription. I've have missed out on all of freebies, and just cop getting the mag delivered every month. Anyone else keen to shed some light on my subscription = no freebies theory? Brendan

Dave, Since you are going to be at the Naviti, if you want to go on a more professional (and probably more successful) charter than resorts often provide the ones I would recommend are at Mango Bay and Pacific Harbour. Mango Bay is closer and featured in August 2006 fishing world, and though I have a standing invite to get out there I haven't quite made it yet. However, all reports I have heard very very good about popping for GTs etc. I am planning to get there sometime next year. Alternatively, you could go down to Pacific Harbour to Xtasea Charters. It is a longer drive up the road towards Suva. Their new 40ft white cap Wai Tadra placed 2nd in the Pac Harbour International Tournament earlier this year and they are in the spring 2006 issue of sport fishing marine and trailer boats. To be truthful, there is a little personal interest as my uncle owns one of the smaller boats that is available for charter under Xtasea, Yatu, a marlin broadbill cat. They are not necessarily better than Mango Bay as I just know more about them. Other than that, enjoy your trip and PM me if you need more info. Brendan

great fish mate, top effort grabing the tail. IMO the crowine in the driver's bottleholder makes the pic complete

Coollamon, Sorry but I wouldn't be much help. I was just wondering how you got hold of the GLX blank. I was looking at getting someone to make one up but was told that you can't buy the blanks, only IMX ones. I am keen to get my hands on one myself if they're available. Cheers Brendan

Rohit, Is it ok if i come down with monk on Sun? I wouldn't mind having a look at your rods too the pics and reviews are awesome (maybe can have a bit of a talanoa as well:P). I have PMed Bailon and can arrange with him . Brendan

G'day Monk, Why don't you take the reel down to a tackle shop and have a play with both rods? I had a look at the stralo stix (not the tournamet ones) and they look like exceptional value for money. Also check out the jap spec rods on ebay from international sellers, if you like the eva grips. PM me if you need more info. Alternatively, maybe saqa has a rod that'll be perfect for it! Rohit, if you read this, I am also a kai viti and if the coup fears keep on scaring everyone away, it may be the best time to go back and have a fish. The family reckons nothing is really happening over there atm. Brendan