On our third trip, we welcomed a mix of old and new friends. Four of the guys were quite experienced with GT fishing, while two were beginners eager to learn and join the action.

The moon phase is entering a favorable period, and more importantly, the weather has turned warm, calm, and incredibly stable. The guides were confident about the conditions, and that optimism paid off.

The first trip of the season is usually our Standard trip, and the first fishing week of October is usually a very high peak in terms of fishing, the sea calms down and the fish are still very aggressive from the rough conditions of the monsoon. Usually every year over this trip we land several 50+ and many big fish, but this year the luck turned, unusual cold weather for the season, wind, and a very slack tide for the week made the conditions much harder than expected.

October had not only brought us the start of a new season but also the thrill of discovery and the satisfaction of success on the water. The adventure was a reminder of why we fish—not just for the catches, but for the stories, surprises, and the deep connection to nature that comes with every cast and every strike.