
Providence Blog: 18 – 25 March 2025
Week 5 on Providence saw a mix of familiar and new faces eager to hit the flats. Despite varying weather conditions, the anglers were determined to make the most of each day.
Day 1: The weather was warm and overcast, making fish spotting a challenge, but some solid catches were made. Stephen and Rich each landed a giant trevally (GT), while Mike landed a 93cm GT. Dave M kicked off the week strong with a fantastic 101cm GT.
Day 2: Overcast and windy conditions made for tough fishing, but anglers still managed to land a wide variety of species. Stephen and Fred both caught GTs, while TJ and Jeff C each landed one as well. The highlight of the day was Rich, who hooked an elusive milkfish in overtime after an epic battle—well done to all.
Day 3: The weather shifted to sunny and windless conditions, perfect for sight fishing. Dave M, Stephen, and Rich each landed two bonefish, and both Dave and Stephen also caught GTs. In an exciting moment of mayhem, Mike, TJ, and Brian all tripled up on GTs. TJ had an incredible day, landing four GTs and a triggerfish, while Brian also added a triggerfish to his catch. Elsewhere, Therese landed her first Napoleon wrasse, and Dave B and Fred each caught GTs. Fred’s largest GT was 98cm, and Jeff S wasn’t far behind, landing two GTs with one reaching a remarkable 102cm. To cap off an action-packed day, Stephen landed an epic 114cm GT, finishing a truly memorable day on the flats.
Day 4: Another sunny, windless day greeted the anglers. TJ got things rolling early with a GT and triggerfish. Dave M added another GT to his tally, and both Jeff S and Stephen landed two GTs each. Brian caught two triggerfish, and Fred and Jeff C also added triggers to their lists.
Day 5: A dark and rainy day kept the anglers in their raincoats, but it didn’t dampen their spirits. Dave G and Jeff S each caught a GT and a triggerfish, while Jeff C landed three triggerfish. Brian continued his success with two GTs, and Fred, Steven, and TJ also caught one GT each. Mike rounded out the day with two GTs and a triggerfish, making for an impressive catch despite the dreary weather.
Day 6: On the final day of the week, Providence remained dark and rainy, but the anglers pushed through. TJ, Mike, and Jeff C all landed GTs, with TJ catching three. Rich added another GT to his haul, while Fred landed an impressive 99cm GT and a triggerfish. Brian, Dave B, and Jeff S all caught bonefish, with Dave’s breaching the 10lb mark. Brian and Jeff S also added a GT each, finishing off a fantastic week of fishing.
As the neap tides shift to spring, focus will turn more to GT fishing, with excitement building for what the coming weeks will bring on Providence.
Weekly Totals:
- GTs: 47 (3 over 1 meter)
- Bonefish: 11
- Triggerfish: 15
- Milkfish: 1
- Napoleon Wrasse: 1
- Bluefin Trevally: 40
- Other species: 175
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