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	Travel News Guest Comments Testimonials Getting to Taveuni Contact Us	Fishing in the Northern Territory of Fiji with Maravu & Makaira Pristine and abundant waters surround your home base of Taveuni Island, Fiji. All the various prime fishing habitats are here and begin five minutes after launching, opening up to a vastness of virtually virgin fishing grounds in every direction. You can expect to find the Somosomo straits and outlaying areas to be dotted with acres of birds and teeming baitfish, primarily skipjack, small Yellow Fin Tuna, big eyed scads, regular scaddies, flying fish, mackerel and ballyhoo. Within the day range, anglers can expect to find all types of pelagic and reef fish as the topography is varied with ribbon reefs, pinnacles, islands, channels, outer reefs, straits and sandy flats. Every direction is full of possibilities for an exciting, productive day of fishing of world class trophies. Depending on the anglers preference they can fish for Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Swordfish, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Yellow fin, Big Eye Tuna and Albacore and depending on the fates they will catch them. For the reef fisherman who enjoys casting there is Giant Trevally, Blue fin Trevally, Barracuda, Walu, and Dogtooth Tuna. The boats layout and beam allows the angler to choose his method of fishing and is able to experience a varied day of fishing by trolling for Big Game on the way to the sites for GT's. We can accommodate all stand up fishing styles from fly to 130 lb class test. For GT and Fly fishermen we suggest you bring your own gear, as we are fairly confident there are some world records to be right here. We support Tag and Release for Billfish and GT's that are non-records. Fiji is a sport fisherman's paradise. Fish, dive, or do both. You'll rarely ever see another boat, and if you do, it's probably one from the native villages nearby. If you've always wanted to fish in pristine unspoiled waters, and only travel a few minutes from your Resort to the perfect spot, then Maravu Plantation Resort is what you've been looking for. After you've landed a 45 lb. Tuna the chef will prepare it as a sashimi appetizer and serve it to you for dinner that night. What could be better after an unforgettable day of sport fishing than fresh fish prepared by world class chefs! Boats and Equipment: Tango: Aluminium Centre Console 24 foot boat with an 8 foot beam and New 150 hp Yamaha engine. The boat was custom built (Max Lane design) for Fiji waters, offering a soft ride, stability, durability, manoeuvrability, speed and meets USCG safety standards. The layout can accommodate all stand up fishing styles from fly to 80 lb class test. The Tango is ideal for popping, casting, fly fishing, and light tackle stand up fishing. Equipped with GPS, VHF, rod holders, Shimano casting rod with okuma reel, 30 to 80 Penn Internationals reels, meets USCG safety standards. For GT and Fly Fishermen, bring your own angling outfits, as the National Record books are wide open. Your Captain: John Llanes is a 3rd generation fisherman who started fishing over 30 years ago at a very young age. He has fished commercially and professionally and has held his 100 ton Master license for 30 years in Kona. During his Hawaiian career he has won or placed in at least 50 tournaments. He is an all around fisherman for Big Game, light tackle, reef, and shoreline fishing. This rounded experience has given him the opportunity to professionally fish internationally including Australia, Midway, Fiji and his Hawaiian home grounds. He has been featured on televised fishing shows including ESPN as well as fishing books and magazines with the topics ranging from tournament wins, techniques for catching Giant Trevally, Marlin, Tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo and deep sea rigging for various Big Game fish and lure making. All of that aside, the bottom line with Capt. John is that fishing is his passion and he is a great choice for the serious fisherman to enjoy a fun day of fishing. »» Please click here for Fishing Package Rates (excl. 12.5% VAT/Govt. tax), valid until 31st March 2008 Tango ¼ day FJD 395.00 / USD 230.00 ½ day FJD 595.00 / USD 350.00 ¾ day FJD 795.00 / USD 470.00 Full day FJD 995.00 / USD 585.00


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