Wild Sea Nomads - Extreme fishing expeditions

// GT and Surface Fishing

• Shimano Stella and Daiwa Saltiga reels in sizes 14000 and 18000 equipped with 100 and 130 lb lines;

• NYLON Leaders from 150 to 240 lb;

• Rods with a lure casting capacity of at least 140 grams up to 280 grams, ranging from 7'6'' to 8'5'';

• Treble hooks (garatéias) size 5, 6, and 7 (BKK size) bar zero and single hooks size 11 and 13 (BKK size) bar zero;

• Split rings starting with a minimum power of 300 lb up to 1000 lb. Don't forget a swivel with a split ring for easy lure change and a large pair of pliers compatible with opening these split rings;

• Stickbaits, poppers, and diving poppers starting with a minimum weight of 120 grams up to 240 grams;

Important Observation: Seychelles is a location for large Giant Trevally (GT), and lure size makes a difference! Without overriding the fisherman's comfort, the larger the lure, the greater the effectiveness in "raising" big fish.

// Jigging Fishing

Light Jigging:

• Shimano Stellinhas or Daiwa Saltiguinhas reels in sizes 5000 and 6000 that hold up to 300 meters of PE 2 or PE 3 line;

• FLUOROCARBON (not nylon) Shock Leaders of 60 lb;

• Rods with the capacity to work jigs up to 120 grams;

• Hooks size 2 and 3 (Shout size) bar zero;

• Jigs of various colors with up to 100 grams of weight.

Medium Jigging:

• Shimano Stella and Daiwa Saltiga reels in medium sizes, i.e., 8000 and 10000, that hold 300 meters of PE 4 or PE 5 line;

• FLUOROCARBON (not nylon) Shock Leaders of 80 lb;

• Rods with the capacity to work jigs from 180 up to 300 grams;

• Hooks size 5, 6, and 7 bar zero, respecting the SHOUT brand size;

• Jigs of various colors between 200 and 300 grams.

EXTREME Jigging for large Doggies (Dogtooth Tuna) and Red Snapper (Olhos de Boi):

• Shimano Stella and Daiwa Saltiga reels in large sizes, 14000 and 20000, that hold a MINIMUM of 400 meters of PE 6 line;

Observation: Give preference to PE 6 lines with a breaking strength greater than 90 lb. PE 8 also fits the profile for this type of fishing.

• FLUOROCARBON (not nylon) Shock Leaders starting at a minimum of 100 lb up to 150 lb;

• Rods with the capacity to work jigs above 300 grams;

• Hooks size 7, 8, and 9 bar zero, respecting the SHOUT brand size;

• Jigs of various colors between 220 and 400 grams in long and short sizes.

Slow Jigging:

• Shimano Ocea and Daiwa Saltiga reels in sizes 1500 and 2000, that hold 400 meters of PE 2 to PE 3 line;

• FLUOROCARBON (not nylon) Shock Leaders between 40 and 60 lb;

• Rods with the capacity to work jigs between 250 and 400 grams;

• Varied hooks for adjustments based on the type of jig;

• Jigs of various colors between 300 and 450 grams in long and short sizes.