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| Todd Hinds 447kg (986lbs) Blue Marlin October 2009 | Tonga's biggest Blue Marlin
It had to happen I've been waiting for over 20 years to go head to head with a big blue. Over the past 10 years we have had plenty of encounters with Big blues aboard Hakula all have won their freedom. Our biggest to date was a 258kg monster that had another 50kg eaten off one side by a Tiger Shark.
We have seen plenty that we called over 300 and a few that we were not game to put a figure on.
I have always been hoping for the day that we would have the perfect conditions and a experienced angler when that day came around but that was not to be the case.
Vava'u in the Kingdom of Tonga has some of the best Sport fishing and Big Game fishing in the South Pacific
Vava'u Tonga has a reputation as the premium Sport fishing and Big Game fishing destination in the South Pacific. The waters of Vava'u Tonga are over 1000 meters deep less than a mile of shore.
After a 30 to 40 minute cruise from Hakula Lodge through the Vava'u Harbour we will be in 1000 metres of deep blue water. We catch:
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Big Yellow fin tuna visit Vava'u December to March - Winning fish 2005 Tuna festival 69kg, Kerran Kerr - for further details email us
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Common Sport fish caught in Tongan waters
- Blue, Black and Striped Marlin
- Yellowfin and Skip Jack Tuna
- Mahimahi
- Wahoo
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- Sailfish
- Dogtooth Tuna
- Blue fin Trevally
- Giant Trevally
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We can leave early and travel to a seamount and work the schools of Yellowfin and Skipjack. After which we will troll home with the likelihood of picking up billfish and Mahimahi OR
fish the 3 new FAD's just off shore for billfish and Mahimahi. 
We have our own fully equipped IGFA certified weigh station capable of lifting any billfish well over 1000lbs. With our weigh board you can snap off plenty of photos and take home memories of your trip.
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To find out the best time to come to Tonga to go Sport fishing click here
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Heaviest Yellow fin caught in 2007. Pacific Blue Festival Tuna tournament 84.5kg caught by Nick Durham (Tantrum Lures). Dates for next years Pacific Blue airlines Festival Tuna Tournament 7-14 February 2008 - for further details email us
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Sport Fishing Equipment
- Kilwell long reach outriggers and stinger
- Cannon down rigger
- Tailored marine S/S game chair and harness 130lb rated
- Eight rod holders and eight rocket launchers
- 2 x TI130A Shimano Tiagra 2 speed on Kilwell 130lb bent butt chair rods
- 2 x TI80A Shimano Tiagra 2 speed on Kilwell 80lb bent butt chair rods
- 4 x 50WA Shimano Tiagra 2 speed on Kilwell stand up rods, 2 straight butts, 2 bent buts
- 2 x 80WA Shimano Tiagra 2 speed on Kilwell stand up bent butts
- 2 x Shimano TLD 30 2 speed on Kilwell stand up rods
- 2 x 20/30lb Shimano 6:1 fast retrieve on Shimano Tcurve jig 200 rods
- 1 Shimano Torsa 30 5.8 :1 fast retrieve on Shimano Tcurve Jig 400 Great Jigging out fit
- 1 Shimano Trinidad 30 6.2:1 fast retrieve on Shimano Tcurve 200 Great jigging out fit
- 1 Shimano Spheros SP14000FA 4.6:1 Casting out fit
- All jigging and casting out fits are spooled with Platypus Super braid
- New for 2011 GT Casting outfit Shimano Stella 14000 matched with Kilwell GT special Rod
- New for 2011 GT Casting outfit Shimano Stella 20000 matched with Shimano Blue fin special
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Your Guide Kurt with a nice GT land based
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GT Tonga
NEW!!!! Packages Casting Popper to GT & Blue Fin Trevally's
At Fish Tonga we are now able to offer to anglers who want to chase our Giant Trevallys casting Poppers from Land based Locations OR by boat at endless Reef structures packages are now available on request.
We can put together a package that will make your angling dreams come true.
Your Guide Kurt Carlson has spent the last 3 years exploring all the possible locations and is now ready to guide you to some of the most explosive fishing experiences of your life.
Our Fast Cat Maris King powered by Twin 100hp Yamaha's will get you to the hot spots fast and return you safely to Hakula Lodge.
Best time to fish November to April.
Be warned this type of trip is for Intermediate and experienced anglers. No first timers need apply.
For more information please email us today at fishtonga@kalianetvav.to
Check out a selection of the most recent GT catches in Tonga.
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Now that's what you call a Yellow fin. Big Yellow fin travel past Vava'u between December to March. Why not come on over and try your luck.
The Tongan all tackle Dogtooth tuna record - 66kg Angler Tim Teven from Victoria Australia
Lady angler Della Randall lands her first Sailfish aboard Hakula - Sailfish are prominent all year round
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Fish Aggregating Device (FAD)
In Vava'u we now have three (3) new FAD's which are situated approximately six miles offshore in 1000/1200 metres of water. The distance between varies depending on current flow and wind. The distance between the southernmost FAD and the northern FAD is approximately 18/20 miles.
These FAD's hold a variety of species, including Mahi Mahi, Yellow fin, Skipjack Tuna, Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, etc. On an average days fishing it is possible to visit all three FAD's.
The latest FAD deployment has been funded by the Vava'u Sports fishing club with funds raised by TIGFA and Tournaments held over the past 10/15years.
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| FAD's recently deployed by Vava'u Sports Fishing Club |
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