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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 Strait 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! The Boat: The Reel Joker is a 21 ft. Fiberglass center console with a brand new 4-stroke 225 hp Yamaha engine affording a soft ride, speed, maneuverability while allowing a good casting platform from either the bow or the stern. Standard light tackle gear of Penn 30, 50's and 80's are provided with the boat which meets all USCG standards complete with standard safety gear, GPS, VHF. For GT and Fly fisherman bring your own angling outfits and favorite lures. 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 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 2008/09 valid until 31st March 2009 (excl. 17.5% Govt. taxes): ¼ Day - FJD 395.00 / USD 265.00 ½ - FJD 595.00 / USD 395.00 ¾ - FJD 795.00 / USD 530.00 Full Day - FJD 995.00 / USD 665.00


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