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:
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
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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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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
- New for 2007 2 x TI130A Shimano Tiagra 2 speed on Kilwell 130lb bent butt chair rods
- New for 2007 2 x TI80A Shimano Tiagra 2 speed on Kilwell 80lb bent butt chair rods
- New for 2007 4 x 50WA Shimano Tiagra 2 speed on Kilwell stand up rods, 2 straight butts, 2 bent buts
- New for 2007 2 x 80WA Shimano Tiagra 2 speed on Kilwell stand up bent buts
- 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
- New for 2007 1 Shimano Torsa 20 5.8 :1 fast retrieve on Shimano Tcurve Jig 400 Great Jigging out fit
- New for 2007 1 Shimano Trinidad 30 6.2:1 fast retrieve on Shimano Tcurve jig 200 Great jigging out fit
- New for 2007 1 Shimano Spheros SP14000FA 4.6:1 on a Shimano Tcurve Blue water by Ian Miller Great Casting Jigging out fit
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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Last Marlin for 2005 new Tongan record Black Marlin
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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
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
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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