Two back-to-back weeks on Farquhar delivered everything this wild atoll is famous for, explosive GT eats, metre-class giants, powerful bumphead parrotfish, and technical triggerfish action. With returning guests and old friends reuniting, the stage was set for serious fishing across coral ridges, surf zones, and shallow flats. Our anglers celebrated first GT’s on fly, first bumpies, personal bests, and one true dinosaur that will be remembered for seasons to come.
Ronnie opened his account quickly, while Juan landed back-to-back personal bests of 93 cm and 94 cm GTs. Donald and Scott also ticked off memorable GT’s. Hannes produced one of the most remarkable runs of the season, landing a 110 cm GT, a 101 cm GT, and later another 110 cm specimen, bringing the total to three metre plus GT’s in one week, a week to remember for sure. Tom also set a personal best twice within a week, first with a 101 cm GT and then with a 106 cm GT. The defining moment came when Dex hooked and landed a staggering 130 cm GT after a brutal battle through a coral filled lagoon, a fish only seen once or twice a season on Farquhar, and a truly special catch. Toby closed out the run of giants with a powerful 94 cm GT. An exceptional run of GT fishing, well done to all the anglers on their special fish.
Bumphead parrotfish also featured strongly, with eleven landed, several over the one metre mark. Lars landed a 104 cm specimen, while Hannes secured the biggest of the period at 112 cm, his first bumpy and a true giant. Chantal and Juan added quality fish, while Dex, Flash, Scott, and Grant all landed bumpies during productive surf walks.
Triggerfish provided technical, visual fishing, with eight landed. Juan led the way with a trophy 53 cm moustache trigger. Grant followed with a superb 50 cm fish, while Dex landed two tailing moustache triggers in one session. Scott and Garry each added triggers on the final day, including one yellow margin. Bonefish rounded out the action with 24 fish landed. Juan completed his first Farquhar flats slam by combining a GT, triggerfish, and bonefish in one standout session.
The fortnight delivered personal bests, metre class GT’s, trophy bumphead parrotfish, surf zone triggers and unforgettable firsts. The end of January and start of February showcased Farquhar at its untamed, electrifying best. Big runs, heavy gear, and classic Farquhar chaos.