Giant Trevally

Habitat & layer

Rocky coasts, offshore islands and clear tidal currents off breakwaters.

Season

Most active in the warmer waters of summer and autumn.

Identification

• Deep, laterally compressed body with a steep head
• Silvery-grey, darkening with age
• Strong scutes on the tail base; very powerful

Common methods

• Shore-casting with poppers / stickbaits
• Heavy boat jigging

Baits & lures

• Large poppers
• Stickbaits
• Metal jigs
• Live bait

Similar species

• Bigeye trevally
• Other trevallies

Rig

Heavy PE mainline with a strong leader; upgraded split rings and trebles.