epending on the season, anglers can
expect to tangle with marlin, sailfish, Spanish
mackerel, wahoo and yellowfin tuna.”
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CLOCK WISE FROM TOP: The business
end of 110cm of angry ‘cuda, taken on light
spin tackle and, as you can see, a “free”
promotional X-Rap lure given away with
Fisho’s 4 0 th anniversary edition; Reef edges,
islands and drop-offs make Fiji a very fishy
location; The author working a coral-studded
reef with light spin tackle in search of bluefin
trevally, red bass and coral trout.
ACT BOX
FIJIAN SPECIES GUIDE
Marlin: Year-round, although best from
November to February
Spanish mackerel: Year-round, although
best from May to September
Wahoo: July-September
Mahi mahi: October – January
Giant trevally: Year-round
Yellowfin tuna: November – February
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