Fishing Tips - Mauritius

Let's meet with Pouben, a fishing amateur who patiently perfected his technique over the years. Pouben (Left) and Ashwin (Right) celebrating their catch. Setup: Hart Bloody Popping Rod, Shimano Twinpower 10000 Reel, Varivas Braid, M&W Monofilament Leader, Halco Roosta Popper, Technique: Popping, Fish: Yellow Fin Tuna. We will only agree with Pouben that fishing is a skill that need time, patience and experimentation to master. Added to this, good networking with people sharing the same passion, and their willingness to pass on their technique and knowledge is a huge bonus. Setup: Shimano Technium Rod, Shimano Stradic Ci4 4000  Reel, Tt Lures Jighead, Fish:  Trevally, Croissant, Dame Berri, Capitaine, Bluefin Trevally... Being a person who is always eager to share his experience and knowledge, Pouben did not hesitate for an interview with Fishing Tips Moris. With the humble but mighty 'golet banbu', Pouben's fishing experience began in the fresh water of Mare aux Vac...

Let's meet Olivier - A self-taught, land-based popping master with numerous beastly catches on his track record… At 70 lbs, this Giant Trevally is not Olivier's biggest catch. Setup: Assassin Spinmaster Spin pop 4xh rod, Okuma metaloid 9000 reel, Boss Braid 100 lbs, Nomad Reptide Leader 150 lbs, Starwalker Stickbait 190mm/130g Lure, Owner hooks 4/0. With a jaw-dropping statistics of 50 Giant Trevallies ranging from 20 to 90 lbs (Oct. 2017 - to date), it is very difficult for Olivier to pass unnoticed within the amateur anglers community. An awesome and honorable performance!. With a very warm, all smiling and joyful character, Olivier willingly accepted our interview. Olivier's biggest catch. A 90 lbs Bluefin Trevally when held upright matches Oliver's height. Popping Setup: Shimano Kaibutsu rod, Shimano Saragosa SW 20000, Daiwa J Braid 103 lbs, Noeby Sinking Stickbait 120g. Olivier battling against the elements in the southern part of Mauritius, with no co...

Let's meet Nitin Seeruttun - At his best, a 54lbs Trevally with a light setup... Nitin with 54lbs Trevally (Carangue), Location: Trou aux Biches, Mauritius, Season: Winter 2020, Daiwa Crossfire 7ft rod, Shimano FX 4000 reel, Jbraid 34lbs multicolor, Shuriken softbait, Mustad 28g Jighead, Dragon invisible fluorocarbon 30lbs, FG knot. At only 11, Nitin knew that fishing will be his hobby. He started fishing from the shore and soon he networked with friends and relatives who shared the same interest. As time passes and with his interaction with the fishing community, he gained in experience and knowledge, aiming for better equipments and bigger fish. Izumi Systems Ltd help Nitin in selecting the best equipment for his needs. Nitin's best fishing moment was when he caught a 54 lbs (25kg) Trevally with a light setup during 2020 winter season (see picture above). Among his other feats with a light setup are: a 21 lbs and 11 lbs Trevally and recently a 17 lbs 'Vacoas' (see pi...