{"id":76,"title":{"rendered":"Giant Trevally (GT)"},"slug":"giant-trevally-gt","content":{"rendered":"\n
GTs are apex predators known for their aggressive nature and powerful runs. They often hunt in packs, ambushing prey in the shallows and surf zones.<\/p>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"GTs are apex predators known for their aggressive nature and powerful runs. They often hunt in packs, ambushing prey in the shallows and surf zones."},"featured_media_source_url":"","image":{"src":"","srcWebp":"","srcset":{"(max-width: 600px)":"","full":""},"srcsetWebp":{"(max-width: 600px)":"","full":""},"width":0,"height":0},"meta":{"fish_behavior":"Apex predators that hunt in packs or individually, often using sharks as hunting partners. Most active at dawn\/dusk and during tidal changes. Masters of exploiting channels (kandu) between islands as ambush points.","fishing_techniques":"Strip flies fast to mimic fleeing fish. Target during moving tides when water floods onto reefs. Use large streamers, poppers for surface action. Cast to newly flooded shallow zones.","best_season":"November - April (dry season). Peak during spring tides around new and full moons.","recommended_gear":"12-weight rod with strong butt section, saltwater reel with 300+ yards backing, 80-130lb braided mainline, 150-200lb fluorocarbon leader","difficulty_level":"5","size_range":"40-80 inches (100-170 cm), 22-80+ lbs","scientific_name":"Caranx ignobilis","conservation_status":"vulnerable"},"fish_types":[],"habitats":[],"difficulties":[],"gallery":[],"related_trips":[]}