Tried out a new prototype stickbait from Buffalo Lures recently. It looked good in the water and as soon as we handed it to angler Brendan, it got smashed on the second cast.
Might get a few more of those....
Jan 28, 2011
New Buffalo Prototype Stickbait
Jan 27, 2011
Popping and Jigging for Yellowfin Tuna
Acres of boiling tuna all around Bite Me Scott, Tim and Jim on a trip out to the Kadavu Seamount aboard Bite Me. Clear skies, glassy seas, Yellowfin and skipjack tuna boiling everywhere !
The boys didn't know whether to drop a jig, throw a popper or stickbait or just jump in and grab fish !
Tim gets a stickbait smashed Fortunately everybody quickly changed their minds about a swim when the first sharks were spotted circling the boat.....
A Whaler shark follows a stickbait right to the transom
This little shark was just waiting to pounce With small tuna to 10kg boiling all around us Scott made the mistake of dropping a jig on a light tackle outfit.....and promptly nearly got pulled overboard as 300m of braid screamed off his small Stella.
Scott in trouble with a 40kg+ Yellowfin on a light tackle outfit 
Tim loaded up on his lighter gear 
Landing a 20kg Yellowfin - A lot of fun on light tackle casting gear ! 
Scott fights a 20kg+ Yellowfin hooked on a popper 
Scott's Orion Cono Cono popper tempted this nice Yellowfin
Jan 26, 2011
GT Popping Season Update
Bite Me Newbie Jim starts with a nice yellowfin tunaScott and Tim stayed here at Matava Eco-Adventure Resort last year and landed some monster dogtooth tuna aboard Bite Me but this time round they brought Jim...who missed the trip last year.
Jim had heard all the stories and was keen to get in on the action this time around..
Red Bass too 
Tim warms up
Scott's best GT of the trip
Another GT destined to be released aboard Bite Me 
Groupers like this Brown Marbled Grouper love poppers ! 
Tim retrieves his Craftbait after losing a Barracuda encounter
The weather was a bit 'interesting' for a day or two
Even a funnel cloud to keep us on our toes
Didn't bother the GTs though...
A bit of cleaning up for deckie Joeli
Jan 23, 2011
Welcome to Paradise! -Review of Matava - TripAdvisor
We researched the Matava resort extensively and communicated with the staff many times before our trip. They were always happy to answer any questions. It made our decision easier to come to Kadavu.
Our Fiji trip felt like a dream. There is so many things to do around the resort. Perfect for a couple to experience in such a beautiful destination. We came to Fiji interested in doing some Fishing, Trekking, and snorkeling during our stay. Every activity was amazing. We stayed in the Honeymoon Bure during our vacation and it was quite comfortable and had the most amazing views. The dining options were steller too. Lots of dishes with different touches of different cultures. I also became fond of the coconut ice cream and fresh Pinapple. The staff was was very welcoming it all started with Maggie. He was very helpful in so many aspects.
When we did our Trek, Sami was our tour guide and he also did a spectacular job. He brought us to a few waterfalls and guided us through a few local villages. All along the way we had incredible views and took a ton of great pictures.
We also did a day on a remote island. Maggie dropped us of on a beautiful remote island after starting a fire for us to cook food on from the resort. We spent the day relaxing, snorkeling, and trekking around the island while taking photos.
We did 4 days fishing and that went great as well. I brought my own Jigging and Popping tackle as this is a hobby of mine. Adrian recommended several Poppers and Stickbaits in which I brought too. We were really impressed with how Adrian and Joe worked together to make sure you have the best experience possible. Fishing with Joe was also a blast. He is absolutely hilarious! These guys really work well together. We ended up catching Giant Trevally up to about 35kg, Dogtooth Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, and Redbass. The conditions weren't perfect weather wise for fishing but we were certainly happy with the action. One day I was able to boat 11 GT's, Bluefin Trevally, and some Redbass. That's certainly not a bad day fishing anywhere! Adrian tells me it can get even better!
I strongly recommend Matava to anyone that wants to experience Fiji away from the bigger cities and see more of the remote beautiful areas that Fiji is known for. We are already thinking of another trip back!
Welcome to Paradise! - Review of Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, Kadavu Island, Fiji - TripAdvisor
Jan 14, 2011
Kadavu GTs and Doggies Report
Derek & Danielle spent their NYE vacation with us at Matava Eco-Adventure Resort. Aside from some beach picnics, snorkeling and adventure stuff, Derek wanted to have a go at the legendary GTs and Dogtooth Tuna found here. Two new species for Derek to add to his comprehansive list...
Derek is soon loaded up !
That's a beauty Derek ! With some decent weather Bite Me was able to access some of the best popping and deepwater jigging spots. A big NYE party and Jan 1st lay day just meant a much needed rest before fishing resumed.
We Tagged this fish before release 
Danielle gets in on the action
and releases her first GT
Derek's first Doggie
Loading up on Doggie #2
Another nice Doggie.....Hope you guys had fun !
Jan 1, 2011
Latest Kadavu Fishing Report
A tough few days fishing for Grant from Australia. Pretty mediocre weather meant churned up water and a slow GT bite on the poppers. Offshore the blues that were around have moved off, as have the first of the summer run of yellowfin. My friends fishing off Nadi however tell me the summer run of yellowfin and marlin is now well into their area and heading this way so we should see plenty of action soon...
This black Buffalo popper was picking up all bites
Grant's best GT
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