Is Blue Eye Trevalla sustainable?

Is the bigeye trevally a threatened species?

IUCN Redlist of Threatened Species lists Bigeye Trevally as ‘Least Concern’. Forest & Bird (NZ) rank Silver Trevally D (AMBER – CONCERNS) in their Best Fish Guide Silver Trevally is sometimes sold as ‘Silver Bream’, a confusing mislabelling that inhibits the consumer’s ability to make an informed purchasing choice.

Is the giant trevally the perfect fish for catch and release fishing?

In recent years, the development of both jigging and surface-popping techniques has seen the giant trevally become an extremely popular candidate for catch and release fishing, with many charter operators based around this concept. The species is also popular with spearfishermen throughout its range.

What kind of fish is a big eye trevally?

The bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus), also known as the bigeye jack, great trevally, six-banded trevally and dusky jack, is a species of widespread large marine fish classified in the jack family Carangidae.

Is the giant trevally a predator or prey?

Despite this, intrusions of giant trevally into modern-day fishponds used by Hawaiians for rearing fish are unwelcome; being a predator, it eats more than it is worth at market.

What is the best rig for trevally fishing?

The best rig for trevally is often a small hook attached to a short length (~1m) of 30lb leader and a small cube of bait. Float this down the berley trail. Trevelly are often caught on the strayline (Kiwi) and dropper rigs when targeting other species. Jigs and Softbaits are also effective on trevally.

How do you catch trevally fish?

If trevally are schooling on the surface and feeding on krill they may take a small trolled lure, jig or softbait cast into the school. Trevally are usually found around reef and low broken foul areas. You’ll catch trevally all year round but Spring through to Autumn are the best months.

How long does it take to catch a giant trevally?

Even the smallest of them, the 7-8 kilo giant trevally, will try to rip your arms off. After 4 days you know when you hook a giant. And if you do, you need to be ready. You are NOT in control and you are not going to land that fish in 20 minutes.

Is the giant trevally a real fish?

With their intimidating stare and fierce reputation, the lines between legend and facts about the gangsters of the flats have become slightly blurred. Giant trevally ( Caranx ignobilis) is also known as giant kingfish, barrier trevally, lowly trevally, ulua (in Hawaii) or GT for short.

How big does a big eye trevally get?

The bigeye trevally is one of the larger members of Caranx, growing to a maximum recorded size of 120 cm in length and 18.0 kg in weight. It is similar to most other jacks in having a compressed, oblong body, with the dorsal profile slightly more convex than the ventral profile, particularly anteriorly.

What kind of fish is a bigeye trevally?

The bigeye trevally is classified within the genus Caranx, one of a number of groups known as the jacks or trevallies. Caranx itself is part of the larger jack and horse mackerel family Carangidae, which in turn is part of the order Carangiformes.

What does a giant trevally fish look like?

The giant trevally is similar in shape to a number of other large jacks and trevallies, having an ovate, moderately compressed body with the dorsal profile more convex than the ventral profile, particularly anteriorly. The dorsal fin is in two parts, the first consisting of eight spines and the second of one spine followed by 18 to 21 soft rays.

What is another name for a bigeye kingfish?

All names except Caranx sexfasciatus are considered junior synonyms under ICZN rules and discarded. The common name preferred by most authorities is ‘bigeye trevally’, ‘bigeye kingfish’, ‘bigeye crevalle jack’ or bigeye jack’, with other names used including ‘great trevally’, ‘six-banded trevally’ and ‘dusky jack’.

What does the giant trevally eat?

The giant trevally is an apex predator in most of its habitats, and is known to hunt individually and in schools. The species predominantly takes various fish as prey, although crustaceans, cephalopods and molluscs make up a considerable part of their diets in some regions.

What is the most common trevally?

Of the large trevally family, the most well-known is the Giant Trevally. It is found throughout the Indo-Pacific region and will grow up to 170 cm and weight at least 35 kg. The giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) is normally a silvery colour with occasional dark spots, but males may turn a darker silver or even black once they mature.

Is the giant trevally an apex predator?

The giant trevally is an apex predator in most of its habitats, and is known to hunt individually and in schools.

What is the best tackle for trevally fishing?

When it comes to tackle for trevally, a rod with a very sensitive tip is a big plus, but it must also have enough backbone to steer or hold the hooked fish away from structure. Something in the 6-8kg range fits the bill nicely.

What is the best bottom rig for tench fishing?

The inline feeder rig has several great features and together, they equal a superb bottom rig for tench. No matter if you fish a lighter method feeder on the feeder rod or a heavy one on the specialist rod, this rig will almost always turn a careful biter into a hooked fish. The method feeder’s two greatest advantages are the following:

What is your favorite fishing rig?

My favorite rig is the Inji rig. Mainline to a 3way swivel. Short trace off side ring to a 3/0 gang and mulie. Longer trace from bottom ring down to a small gang for whitebait/blue sardine. With this rig you can catch tailor but also smaller stuff. Have caught small salmon, skippy, herring and tarwhine on the small gang.

How do I catch a giant trevally?

Giant Trevally are often caught as by-catch when fishing for fingermark. For tips on fishing for Fingermark (Golden Snapper) check out our previous blog post: Fishing for Fingermark.

Where can I catch a giant trevally fish?

Where to catch Giant Trevally. The giant trevally inhabits coral and rock reefs in warm coastal waters of the Indian and central Pacific Oceans, eastward to the Hawaiian and Marquesas Islands. This fish is very common in the waters off Kenya and other parts of Africa as well as off Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Hawaii.