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brief but enjoyable sessions on the small,
picturesque Qaranaqio River, which spills
into the sea at Pacific Harbour. It’s a typical
Fijian estuary – shallow, mangrove-lined and
very fishy-looking. A selection of small trevors
showed an interest in our trolled lures, but the
highlight was hooking a big barracuda on
light estuary gear. The big ’cuda, caught by
my mate John, took a free Fishing World
Rapala X-Rap lure that was given away with
copies of the 40th anniversary issue in 2009.
Apparently these lures are a bit of a
collectors’ item so John has decided to put it
safely back in his tackle box and has vowed
to keep it away from large barracuda in
the future!Bring the family
The best thing about a fishing holiday in Fiji
is you can bring the whole family and they’ll
enjoy it just as much as you – even if they
don’t wet a line.
Fiji is a family-friendly destination and
there’s always something going on to keep
wives, partners, girlfriends and kids busy while
you fish – and that’s very reassuring to know
when you’re out on the water.
My recent visit to Fiji certainly lived up to
expectations and it was a great way to mark a
milestone birthday.
Now, where should I go for my 50th?
Ben Caddaye fished Fiji courtesy of Tourism
Fiji. Visit http://www.fiji.travel.38 | fishingworld.com.au | March 2015
Mark from Bathurst
and deckie Ratu
display a solid GT
taken on a popper
over a shallow reef.ACT BOX
FREEDIVE FIJI
RUN by ex-pat Aussie Jaga Crossingham
and his wife, Heather, Freedive Fiji is the
premier fishing and diving charter
operator in Fiji. Jaga hails from the
mid-north coast of NSW and is a fishing
and freedive spearfishing nut. He came
to Fiji 11 years ago and now calls it home
with his young family. Regardless of your
fishing tastes and budget, Freedive has a
charter to suit you. Jaga specialises in
trolling the deep canyons for marlin and
other gamefish or poppering the coral
bommies and reef edges for big GTs and
other large, mean customers. Freedive
can also organise lengthier live-aboard
trips to the outer islands where clients
can chase huge dogtooth tuna. Freedive
provides quality fishing gear as well as
snacks, drinks, lunch and sunscreen.
Visit http://www.freedivefiji.com or email
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DESTINATIONS: FIJI