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18-JUL-2006

GT- Giant Trevally

Paul Meneely spotted this Great Trevally, Caranx ignoblis and known as Urua by the locals,
crashing into baitfish on the flats. His guide, Michael, handed him his 10 weight, he cast
to it and landed the fish after a 20 minute battle. The fish was released, tired & un-harmed.
Photo courtesy of Paul Meneely.

Pentax Optio WPi
1/1250s f/6.6 at 6.3mm iso80 full exif

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Greg Burke10-Mar-2008 15:36
holy cow, i'd be smiling too. partly because the battle is over...