Trevally provide an excellent fly rod target and even a small trevally on a six weight will provide a strong fight with a ten or twleve weight fly rod being more suited to tackling larger trevally.

There are many species of trevally and some of the commonly caught fly rod ones include Golden, Silver, Brassy, Bluefin, Giant, Gold Spot, Diamond and Bludger.

Trevally feed in many different ways and areas and are therefore often encountered. They will generally take a fly readily and the style of fly and tactics will be dictated by the environment and situation. Polaroiding or prospecting for trevally with a clouser is one method. Fishing to trevally chasing baitfish with a surf candy style fly is another. Presenting a shrimp, crab or baitfish pattern on the flats is another.

In some places the trevally will school with bonefish or follow rays. During low tide trevally will often actively patrol the edges of the flat or congregate in the holes and channels.

Trevally destinations include but are not limited to:

- Pacific Ocean Islands
- Indian Ocean Islands
- Hervey Bay
- Hinchinbrook
- Lord Howe and New Zealand
- Northern parts of Australia
- Mozambique Islands

Contact Travelling Fly Fisher to discuss your next fishing adventure, the trevally you may encounter and if you want to specifically target huge giants or tail waving goldens.

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