Fishing Reports

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Deep Jigging & Light Jigging with Gomoku Team !!!

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I have just finished a super trip with the Gomoku guys Fred & Daniel and 3 of their friends to make a promotional video on their new jigging product and especially the new VMC assist hook. We did some slow and light jigging. 

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On slow jigging, they caught some nice fish, like GT, but sadly dogtooth tuna, their main target were not there these last days. They caught accidentally some big Shark (7 in total) which we have released safely. These bycatch were enough big and strong to test their new Storm Gomoku Kodachi and Adagio+ jigging rods, but some other big fish were to strong for their PE-4...

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One day, 2 spools have been completely emptied in less than 1 minute with a 10 kg drag !!! I have a feeling some big Yellow Fin or Big Eye tuna are cruising around. Another day, Fred hooked a very heavy fish and absolutely unstoppable. Huge Grouper ? A new mystery to solve ;-) 

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On light jigging PE 0.8-1, they had great fun with plenty of different species. 

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It was nice to have you on board guys, waiting to see you again in Sri Lanka.

Capt. Nico

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Popping and Light Jigging at sea !!!

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Last week, we received 2 Japanese anglers working in India for a 2 days trip Popping and light jigging.

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Weather was nice, just the water was a bit green, but GT's were keen to smash the floating stickbait of Takagi & Egawa.

On light jigging, they have great fun with some black tip trevally and groupers.

Last day GT's were more active, they caught 4 fish, miss 3 and lost a big one, which broke the leader on the rock. 

It was nice to see some GT's on surface action. I enjoyed to guide Takagi & Egawa. Hope to see you for another week-end trip guys.

Capt. Nico 

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Another nice day fishing at Bolgoda Lake for Hiro san !!

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Last Sunday, our regular Japanese angler Hiro-san was gone fishing at Bolgoda with our fishing guide Shaktivel and he had a super day fishing.

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He just sent me a picture of his catch of the day, a beautiful 80 cm Golden Barramundi !!! He missed another one of the same size and caught some Mangrove Jack, Ladyfish and a juvenile GT ! 
Congratulations Hiro san !!! See you soon for another good day fishing at Bolgoda Lake !!

Few good slot available to fish Bolgoda Lake. Drop us an email or send us a message on Facebook ;-)

Tight Line

Nico - Head Fishing Guide

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Saltwater fishing with Pershy & Shanaka !!!

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It's with a lot of pleasure we bring Pershy and Shanaka from the famous Sri Lankan anglers Facebook group to fish with us during two days.

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We start with Shanaka who was so excited to be onboard our 31ft center console boat powered with twin 200 hp. We have planned to go for some jigging, but before to reach the spot we do a bit of troll and Shanaka caught a yellowfin tuna. First jigging spots didn't produce so much fish, but we finally found some good activities on a new spot and we start catching plenty of skipjack. One of mine was attack by a much bigger fish and I land my skipjack with some big teeth mark... On the next drift Shanaka who was new in jigging technic, has a serious bite and fought a nice fish on light tackle and landed a decent GT on PE-3 line !! 

Next day, Pershy were with us and as Shanaka, he was happy to go fishing on our boat, for sure it is a bit more comfortable compare to a local 19ft boat and 40 hp engine. We also start the day by trolling. After only 5 min, I spotted a sailfish sneezing behind a small skirt lure. To decide him to bite, I play with him and finally took the lure, but sadly I didn't hooked him. Few minutes later, Pershy was on with a nice wahoo. Just before lunch we reach our jigging spots. Action don't start before 2 pm and we start to catch some grouper, skipjack, rosy jobfish, rainbow runner and a nice Cobia for Pershy !!

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During these 2 days, the sea was a bit choppy, but the good news, that was the last windy days, now sea is damn calm and we will be soon back for more action !!

Capt. Nico

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Hiro & Miyazaki san back to fish in Bolgoda Lake !!!

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After their holidays in Japan our regular angler Hiro san and Miyazaki san, fished with us at Bolgoda for a day. 

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Weather was nice and fishing condition good. Miyazaki start the day with a big ladyfish and Hiro with a nice Mangrove Jack. They caught some others smaller ladyfish and Miyazaki lost a nice fish. Afternoon, I decided to go on the spots where I have insane action with our last japanese angler Fumiaki san. Hiro caught 2 barramundi, Miyazaki miss one and caught a nice Mangrove Jack. 

Like usual, they enjoyed their day fishing at Bolgoda Lake and they have already plan their next fishing days. See you soon guys !!

Nico - Head Fishing Guide

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Good jigging action for Olly despite windy condition !!!

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Olly, who was travelling in Sri Lanka with his family, decided to go fishing at sea to catch some GT on popper and have a try on jig for Dogtooth tuna.

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Weather was a bit windy, but we head off our popping spot early morning... but when we arrived we found 20 Sri Lankan big Navy vessel in our popping area... They were there to prepare for the Sri Lankan independence day parade that took place 2 days later... To be honest, I was not really comfortable to make a drift with these military vessel around us... We try for a while, without success, despite plenty of bait running in surface. Then we decide to reach our jigging spots. Olly has bring his own tackle he bought from Jigabite.co.uk, a good online tackle shop run by our friend Terry Smith in UK. 

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After some drop, on the first spot without any bite, I changed for our most productive spots and on the second drop Olly had a serious bite just after I told him there are some nice mark on the sonar. The fish take lot of line, despite the heavy drag and just when Olly was starting to fight, he lost the fish. When he retrieve his jig, one of his assit hook was broken and on the other one the hook was bent !!! Leader was also scratched !!! That was a serious fish for sure !!!

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We change the leader for a new one and we put a new jig with stronger assist hook. And again Olly was on with another fish and this time the fish just cut the leader, bloody wahoo or king mackerel !!! Then again new leader and new jig, drop again and Olly was on also on a nice fish. This time no issue, Olly fight the fish and landed a nice black GT. We stay for while but wind picked up and make difficult to jig in good condition. Then we decide to be back on the harbour. 
For sure if the wind don't picked up, Olly will have more action on jig. Anyway he enjoyed his day fishing at sea before to flight back in the cold UK.

Capt. Nico

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Insane trip at Bolgoda Lake with Big Barramundi !!!

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Last week-end we received Fumiaki san and one of his fishing buddy for 2 days trip at Bolgoda Lake.

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Fumiaki fished Bolgoda Lake last October and he had a good trip, but a bit unlucky with the Barramundi... But this time Barramundi were very active and with his friend, they have had just an insane fishing trip with a total 8 barra with 2 monsters of 88 cm and 93 cm + others fish between 60 and 75 cm. 

To be honest, it's the best trip I have guided at Bolgoda, they caught these fish, but I can't remember how many they missed or lost, and especially some big boy !!!
In addition of these barramundi, they also caught some usual Mangrove Jack, with a big one at 49 cm, and plenty of Oxeye Tarpon and ladyfish.

Like ours two Japanese anglers, I will never forget these 2 amazing days fishing at Bolgoda. For them, it's just the trip and fish of a lifetime. For sure they will be back to fish at Bolgoda, but they also know it will be not like this exceptional trip.

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Anyway, this trip proof that Bolgoda Lake can offer some absolute amazing fishing days and the team of Sportfishing Lanka has decided to organise a Challenge for next season (from September 2018 to August 2019), we will pay back the fishing trip to the angler who will fish with us and will catch a 1 meter Barramundi at Bolgoda Lake !!

Then don't wait and book a day or a trip at Bolgoda Lake in search to catch the ultimate fish !!

Nico - Head Fishing Guide

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Beast Barramundi number 2 !!!

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Fumiaki san friend caught also his dream fish during this insane trip !!

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Report coming very soon now, stay tuned !!!

Nico - Head Fishing Guide

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When you realize a fisherman's dream !!!

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Absolute amazing fishing trip at Bolgoda Lake for our regular Japanese angler Fumiaki san with some big Barramundi like this one (93 cm).

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Stay tuned, fishing report coming soon !!

Nico - Head Fishing Guide

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Exploring fishing trip with Oli, Cédric & Jason

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First saltwater trip of the season with Oli & Cédric from France and Jason from Australia. 

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Found some good popping spots, but action on surface was a bit slow, fortunately we have good action on jig, with some good catch like dogtooth tuna and Gt's the first day, very promising. 

I was spending most of the time searching and looking for good spots on my new fishing ground, but I have the opportunity to fish a couple of time and I was lucky enough to caught some Gt's, an amberjack and a big African Pompano. We have also a great diversity of fish with many different groupers.

We also missed and lost some nice fish, but it's a part of the game, we will catch them later with our next clients.

Apart from the fishing we saw a good sea life, watching turtle, dolphin, manta ray and a whale shark.

The new area look very promising and I am so impatient to go again on sea !!

Tight Line

Capt. Nico

 

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Sugimoto & Hashimoto are back for a week end at Bolgoda Lake

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Our regular expat japanese anglers Sugimoto and Hashimoto were back at Bolgoda for the week end and they have a good fishing trip.

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Saturday, morning session was slow till Sugimoto break the ice with a beautiful 70 cm barramundi, in the afternoon he caught his first featherback, a weird fish according to him. Hashimoto caught some Mangrove Jack, but the Sunday morning he missed a first barramundi and lost a beast over 90 cm on the first jump. Fortunately, he landed some usual Mangrove jack and caught some nice ladyfish.

And Sugimoto ? He caught another nice 60 cm Wild Golden Barramundi after he missed 2 others.

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Another great fishing trip at Bolgoda Lake. Sugimoto has already plan his next fishing week end in April, see you soon then.

Nico - Head Fishing Guide

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Takahiro san is back to fish Bolgoda Lake !!!

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Good fishing trip for Takahiro san who was coming to fish Bolgoda Lake for the second time during 3 days.

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He came back with a mission to fly fish only to target the Wild Golden Barramundi, but condition were a bit tough for flyfishing, mainly due to the wind, he didn't catch the elusive barramundi but some ladyfish and lost a very big one. Fortunately Takahiro knew, he needed some good conditions for flyfishing and in case he took with him some casting rod also and he caught some really nice barramundi in the 65 cm range, and some nice Mangrove jack.

Takahiro enjoyed again his fishing trip on Bolgoda Lake and plan to come back for his revenge on fly.

Nico - Head Fishing Guide

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Amazing trip at Bolgoda Lake for our regular Japanese couple !!!

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Kiyoshi san and his wife live in Thailand have a very good time for their second trip at Bolgoda Lake.

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Their first trip was also good, but this time with our fishing guide Shaktivel, they landed plenty of fish and Kiyoshi san caught a superb 86 cm Wild Golden Barramundi on DUO Realis Jerkbait.

Congratulations from Sportfishing Lanka team and see you soon for another good fishing trip at Bolgoda Lake !!!

Nico - Head Fishing Guide

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How to finish a good tourist trip in Sri Lanka

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Great day fishing at Bolgoda Lake for Stephen & Diane from UK with 3 Golden Barramundi and a bunch of nice Mangrove Jack. 

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Stephen review : "Diane and I are back home now and just wanted to thank you once again for the wonderful day we experienced on Bolgoda Lake. We really enjoyed the tranquility, the beauty of the surroundings and of course a very successful and enjoyable day’s fishing. Wishing you all the best and hoping that you successfully realise your plans for 2019"

Lure of the day : RAPALA Flat Rap

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Nico - Head Fishing Guide

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Great trip at Bolgoda Lake with Japanese anglers !!

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We received Yamada san and 3 of his friends for a 3 days fishing trip at Bolgoda Lake.

It was a great trip for our japanese anglers, they caught Golden barramundi, their main target, and also some featherback which were active compare to the last days fishing we have before them.

Strangily the Mangrove Jack were not very active as usual, they caught some but nice size mainly up to the 40 cm mark.

Two big barramundi were missed right on the boat, it's for that you must finish to retrieve your lure till the boat !!! Anyway like I say it was a great fishing trip, with good fishing action, some fun, good souvenirs and for sure we will see you again at Bolgoda Lake or maybe for a sea fishing trip on our new boat which will be delivery in a couple of weeks now.

Nico - Head Fishing Guide

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When a drone give you another perspective of our fishing ground...

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Yesterday was the last fishing day of a 3 days trips with our regular angler Yamada san from Japan.

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Our friend Devinda came to join us also with his drone and took some stunning shots. Full report will come soon.

Nico - Head Fishing Guide

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Another great fishing day at Bolgoda Lake with Hiro & Miyazaki san !!

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With a bit of late, report of the great fishing day with our regular japanese anglers Hiro and Miyazaki. After a week of rain and strong wind due to a cyclone passage, it was our first beautiful sunny day and fish were hungry.

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We started the day with a Barramundi caught by Hiro san, follow up by a spotted featherback and some nice lady fish. Just before lunch Hiro san caught a nice wild golden barramundi and on the same spot Miyazaki caught another one of similar size.

After lunch we reach the fishing spot where we found good activity at the end of morning. Plenty of lady fish were caught and Miyazaki caught the fish of the day an absolute beautiful Wild Golden Barramundi of 80 cm. The fish gave an amazing fight to Miyazaki on his light rod and several time we thought he will lost it.

After that catch, we decide to focus on featherback, we reach our special fishing spot where the knive fish were rolling in surface. On the first cast Hiro and Miyazaki caught two big Mangrove jack of 46 cm and 49 cm.

After a while Miyazaki finally caught his first ever spotted featherback and it was a big one.

We finish the day just before night and Hiro lost a big fish, which seems to be another big barramundi, never mind this fishing day was great and our two japanese have already plan their next fishing day after their holidays in Japan. See you soon guys for another great day fishing at Bolgoda Lake !!!

Nico - Head Fishing Guide

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Hiro & his friend Miyazaki san fished at Bolgoda Lake

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Last Sunday, I guided Hiro san for his second trip in Bolgoda Lake and it was again a super fishing day ! This time, he came with is friend Miyazaki san, who also works in Kandy and love casting lures.

The Barramundi were active like the last two days and our japanese anglers caught 4, with a nice one for Hiro san, which it give him a tough fight.

 

Mangrove Jack were also quiet active and they caught some very nice up to 40 cm and one very close of the 50 cm mark.

Miyazaki san wanted to catch also a spotted featherback, but they were not so keen to play with them, but doesn't matter Hiro & Miyazaki will come back soon for another day fishing at Bolgoda. See you soon guys, we are waiting for you !!

Nico - Head Fishing Guide

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Great week-end fishing with friends at Bolgoda Lake

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Friday and last Saturday, I decided to go fishing with some good fishing buddies at Bolgoda Lake and it has been 2 super days fishing !!!

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The Wild Golden Barramundi were very active, with multiple missed and lost, fortunately Damith our "Legend" has show us again how to catch them.

We have also good action with big size Ladyfish, which give us so much fun on very light tackle and like usual the Mangrove Jack give us some good shot with some good size up to 40 cm.

Another memorable fishing time at Bolgoda with good friends.

Nico - Head Fishing Guide

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Third fishing trip for our regular japanese angler Yamada & Sahara

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Yamada and Sahara fished for the 3rd time Bolgoda Lake and it was 3 nice fishing days like usual.

The first day Yamada caught a nice Wild Golden Barramundi and they caught so much Mangrove Jack : 23 in one day !!!

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The second day, Yamada lost a big barra just before to put the fish on the landing net and they caught some juvenile GT's and some usual MJ.

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Last day, Sahara caught an usual catch : a cuda.

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Afternoon session, they concentrate their effort on the elusive featherback and finally Yamada caught it's first ever, he was so happy.

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Another great trip in Bolgoda Lake for our regular anglers from Japan.

See you soon guys !!

Nico - Head Fishing Guide