North Australian FISH FINDER forums

Hi all,

I'm planning a trip to PNG next year to do some black bass/barra fishing. I was hoping you lot could suggest a fishing tour group, time of year etc to go. Not sure if there is runoff and build up etc, but want to try to book when its peaking.

Cheers,
Wags

Mate I lived there for 5 years and use to do a bit of black bass fishing. I did have a bit of work lined up running a boat for Jason Yip from Sport fishing PNG.

Fishing the Kumimaipa River on July 30, 2012, Yip hooked into a monster of a Papuan black snapper (Lutjanus goldiei) that tipped the scales at 20.87 kg (46 lb).
Yip’s potential All-Tackle record ate a Rapala Shad Rap lure and fought for 10 minutes before it was landed. After taking the necessary photos and measurements, Yip released the fish alive to grow even bigger. The current IGFA record is 19.2 kg (42 lb 5 oz). Hope ya dont mind Matt but here's a link to his operations. Tell him I sent ya mate, he will look after you.

http://www.sportfishingpng.net/

Wow, that's sure gotta be a bucket list trip (and long before I kick it too!)

Mate, that's my dream trip! Let me know if you want a partner