Giant Trevally
name: Giant Trevally
other names: GT. Great Trevally
The Giant Trevally can be recognised by its steep head profile, strong scutes (glossary) on the straight, posterior portion of the lateral line and its large size. It is the largest species of trevally. Its colouration varies from uniform silvery to almost black. It can sometimes be a dusky golden colour and have dark irregular bands on the back, but never has a dark spot on the rear of the operculum.
This species is usually seen cruising along reef drop offs in tropical marine waters. It occurs throughout the Indo Pacific. They are also found in the rivers, estuaries, rocky headlands, the real brutes are usually found around the reef structure and current lines, and these magnificent fighting fish probably offer (pound for pound) one of the hardest fishing contests in the tropics.
Favourite baits are live bait, strips of fish or whole squid!
Trevally are all slow growers. Females tend to be the larger of the to.
Trolling dead or live Mullet, Mackerel or Scad. Trolling lures, minnows, spoons or poppers. Deep jigging at drift or anchor. Casting poppers. Fly casting with chum.
