The Ultimate Oman GT Tackle Guide: Stopping the Monsters of the Hallanyiats

Oman is the destination if you want to go popping for monster GTs. Al-Hallanyiat, this name has become a synonym for monster GTs. During the last years there’s no spot worldwide which has produced more big fish than these islands, situated 50 Kilometres off the coast of Oman. However all factors have to be in place, otherwise it’s possible that even in the prime season you won’t land one GT. But the chance to land a 50kg+ GT are the highest of all the spots around the world. If that’s the case the Hallanyiats still offer a world class light-tackle fishery and jigging for Amberjack.

Recommended months: March/April/October/ November

(In)Shore:

Omani Bream, Bluefish, Garfish, Queenfish

Offshore:

Popping: Giant Trevally

Jigging: Spangled Emperor, Snapper, Amberjack

Casting: Mahi-Mahi, Queenfish, Bigeeye Trevally, Wahoo

Topwater tactics

The strategy in Oman revolves around moving massive amounts of water to call large, territorial GTs up from the deeper structures. This requires heavy lures, which in turn require specialized, ultra-powerful rods. We recommend the Zenaq Tobizo DBL 180 or Ripple Fisher Ocean Ride 711. Both rods have the power to stop monster GTs in shallow water.

Topwater lures

When choosing lures for Oman, think big and loud. You need poppers that create a big pop to get those monter GTs up from the deep. Also include a few large flaoting stickbaits to trigger strikes from GTs that hunt actively in shallow areas. These are the four essential lures you must have in your bag:

Terminal Tackle

The hardware connects you to the fish. If your split rings or hooks are the weak link, an Omani GT will destroy them within the first three seconds of the run. Upgrade everything, here are our recommendations: