The fish grow relatively fast, reaching sexual maturity at a length around 60 cm at three years of age. The giant trevally is both an important species to commercial fisheries and a recognised gamefish, with the species taken by nets and lines by professionals and by …

2017年9月11日 · Giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) is also known as giant kingfish, barrier trevally, lowly trevally, ulua (in Hawaii) or GT for short. GTs have an average length of 85cm – specimens of around 60cm will be 3 – 4 years old and those over 1m in …

Also known as: GT’S, Gangsters of the flats, lowly trevally, barrier trevally, giant kingfish or ulua. Scientific Name: Caranx ignobilis. GIANT TREVALLY Description. The take from a GT is so violent it can quite literally take you off your feet. As a predator, they are perfectly built for speed.

2021年6月16日 · In this week’s edition of Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan takes an in-depth look at giant trevally (GT). Fish: Giant trevally, Caranx ignobilis Eating: 1 star Identification: Steeply sloping head, long pectoral fin, sharp flutes on tail.

2024年10月29日 · Often known simply as “GT,” these monsters regularly reach 50 pounds, and trophy catches can hit 150 pounds or more. Giant Trevally are stong, but they’re not just mindless brutes. They’re famous for using clever hunting tactics, hiding behind other large fish …

The Giant Trevally (Caranx ignobilis) is a powerful oceanic predator fish also known as the GT for short. It’s also called the Giant Kingfish, the Lowly Trevally, or the Barrier Trevally.

Giant Trevally (called “Ulua” in Hawaiian; “GT” in Australia) have been an obsession of mine since childhood. Growing up in Hawaii they were the ultimate nearshore gamefish. They are the largest member of the Jack family and are the kings of the reefs where they live.

Distributed throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, the Giant Trevally - also known as GT - (Caranx ignobilis) is the most wanted species for popping lovers. They can be 1,70 cm long and reach up to 80 kg (175 lb)!

2023年5月3日 · If a perfect saltwater fly fishing species were to be created, a Giant Trevally, also called GT’s or Geets, could top the list. GT’s are aggressive, fast, powerful, and willing to eat a well-presented fly.

The GT is a powerful apex predator of coral reefs, growing to at least 1.7 metres long and 180 pounds on the old scale (80 kg), but the current world record is “only” 160lb/72.8 kg for a fish taken in Japan.