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Gregory Hopping

Nationality: Australian
Languages: English
Experience: 20 years

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Captain
Gregory Hopping

Member since June 2014 Apia, Samoa

Background: Captain Gregory Hopping has been fishing all over the world, but he fell in love with it while he was growing up in Sydney. When he discovered Samoa, after running charters in various countries, he decided to open a fishing business there, and he hasn't looked back since. He's a certified IGFA captain, a passionate conservationist, and a big proponent of Billfish catch-and-release.
Techniques: I really do not have a preferred style or target species..We run everything from Tiagra 30W to 130W's when trolling for blue marlin and YFT to Stella 20000's for popping Giant Trevally and jigging doggies. Whatever my anglers wish to target is fine by me.

Hey, I'm Captain Gregory Hopping

Apia, Samoa

Background: Captain Gregory Hopping has been fishing all over the world, but he fell in love with it while he was growing up in Sydney. When he discovered Samoa, after running charters in various countries, he decided to open a fishing business there, and he hasn't looked back since. He's a certified IGFA captain, a passionate conservationist, and a big proponent of Billfish catch-and-release.
Techniques: I really do not have a preferred style or target species..We run everything from Tiagra 30W to 130W's when trolling for blue marlin and YFT to Stella 20000's for popping Giant Trevally and jigging doggies. Whatever my anglers wish to target is fine by me.

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MV Pure Indulgence - Troppo Fishing

5.0 / 5

(5 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(5 reviews)

Apia • 35 ft • 10 persons

Trips from US $1,400

Fishing Reports

Troppo Samoa Report May - June 2016

May 20, 2016 Apia

Another terrific month of fishing has seen the continuation of a solid yellowfin run and an ongoing increase in the size and numbers of mahi mahi and wahoo been landed. The best fishing has been had strait out the front of Apia and over the second drop off wide of Vaivasi. Here, yellowfin to 60kg have been landed on the change of tide as they chomp their way through large schools of scad and whitebait. There have also been good sized mahi landed on the fringes with fish to 20kg being common. Sailfish have also been in the mix. Blue marlin have been on the chew over the seamounts east of Asau, with the Kiwi boats (Braveheart & Because) remaining to fish on after our international tournament tagging multiple fish. Closer inshore along the fringing reef edges wahoo and Spanish mackeral have been biting in very good numbers with Spaniards to 20kg being the norm. As we move into July the fishing will continue to improve. The numbers and size of both mahi mahi and wahoo will increase steadily. Dog tooth tuna will be biting on the seamounts and blue marlin will become a more constant bite as they chase schools of juvenile skipjack along the north and south coasts of the islands.

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Justin M.

Serbia

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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MV Pure Indulgence - Troppo Fishing

Full Day Charter on May 24, 2016

Justin M.

Serbia

5.0 / 5

May 24, 2016

Full Day Charter

MV Pure Indulgence - Troppo Fishing

Booking trip at short notice was great. Talking with skipper prior we made plan to go later in day as skipper indicated yellowfin were biting better in afternoon at the time, Crew were excellent and put us onto target species after trawling for just over an hour. We had a double hook up and we landed both fish after 1 hour 20 with some excellent advice through the fight. Gear was excellent. Guys experienced and friendly. We left the boat with all the fillets we could possibly eat and left the... More

Booking trip at short notice was great. Talking with skipper prior we made plan to go later in day as skipper indicated yellowfin...

Justin M. recommends MV Pure Indulgence - Troppo Fishing

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Gregory Hopping (The Captain)

Replied on June 2, 2016

Malo Justin.. Thanks for the great review..It was good to have you guys aboard and get the opportunity to put you both onto a couple of nice yellow’s..Looking forward to see you back in Samoa for more of the same whenever you get the chance… In the mentime.. Tight Lines & Burnin Thumbs..Greg

Gregory Hopping (The Captain)

Replied on June 2, 2016

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Trevor W.

Invercargill, New Zealand

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Half day trip with Troppo crew

VERIFIED Full Day Charter on November 1, 2019

Trevor W.

Invercargill, New Zealand

5.0 / 5

Nov 1, 2019

Full Day Charter

Half day trip with Troppo crew

VERIFIED

Trevor W. recommends MV Pure Indulgence - Troppo Fishing

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Gregory Hopping (The Captain)

Replied on November 8, 2019

Malo Trevor..It was our pleasure having you aboard and we will look forward to putting you guys on the fish next time you get the chance to return to Samoa..Tight Lines Forever..Hoppo & Team Troppo

Gregory Hopping (The Captain)

Replied on November 8, 2019

Malo Trevor..It was our pleasure having you aboard and we will look forward to putting you guys on the fish next time you get the chance to return to Samoa..Tight Lines Forever..Hoppo & Team Troppo

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Brett H.

Traralgon, Victoria

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Pure Indulgence Samoa

Full Day Charter on May 4, 2015

Brett H.

Traralgon, Victoria

5.0 / 5

May 4, 2015

Full Day Charter

Pure Indulgence Samoa

Greg, Loota and Sam were fantastic hosts and very experienced fishermen. There was none of this just chucking out a few Skirted Lures and dragging them behind the Boat all day hoping that a fish would strike. We constantly changed Skirts and different areas looking for the fish and what Lures they wanted for the day. I have fished with the Pure Indulgence Team for the past three years and learnt some valuable techniques that I use to improve my catch rates back here in Australia. They are a professional... More

Greg, Loota and Sam were fantastic hosts and very experienced fishermen. There was none of this just chucking out a few Skirted...

Brett H. recommends MV Pure Indulgence - Troppo Fishing

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Gregory Hopping (The Captain)

Replied on June 5, 2016

Malo Brett Many Thanks for the positive feedback mate.. Looking forward to fishing together again whenever you get the chance.. Tight Lines & Burnin Thumbs… Greg

Gregory Hopping (The Captain)

Replied on June 5, 2016

Malo Brett

Many Thanks for the positive feedback mate.. Looking forward to fishing together again whenever you get the chance.. Tight Lines & Burnin Thumbs… Greg

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Brad P.

Carnegie, Victoria

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Tournament

Full Day Charter on May 1, 2015

Brad P.

Carnegie, Victoria

5.0 / 5

May 1, 2015

Full Day Charter

Tournament

Amazing location, Amazing crew and the best fishing trip money can buy. I’ve fished three years in a row with Troppo and can’t get enough, there hospitality is second to none and fishing in tropical blue water is addictive. You won’t find a better owner/skipper/decky and your Troppo adventure will be a memory that will last forever.

Amazing location, Amazing crew and the best fishing trip money can buy. I’ve fished three years in a row with Troppo and...

Brad P. recommends MV Pure Indulgence - Troppo Fishing

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Gregory Hopping (The Captain)

Replied on June 3, 2016

Malo Pinchy.. Thanks for the great review mate.. All great fishing trips are a combination of both a good crew and solid anglers.. You and the boys are more than that.. You’re a Terrfic Team!!.. All of us are looking forward to our next Fishing Adventure together. Cheers mate & Tight Lines… Hoppo

Gregory Hopping (The Captain)

Replied on June 3, 2016

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Sean H.

Morwell, Victoria

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

GO TROPPO IN SAMOA

Full Day Charter on April 28, 2014

Sean H.

Morwell, Victoria

5.0 / 5

Apr 28, 2014

Full Day Charter

GO TROPPO IN SAMOA

Fished with Greg and Loota 3 times, had a ball every time, plenty of fish, laughs, beer and tequila. Cant wait to get over to Samoa again.

Fished with Greg and Loota 3 times, had a ball every time, plenty of fish, laughs, beer and tequila. Cant wait to get over...

Sean H. recommends MV Pure Indulgence - Troppo Fishing

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Gregory Hopping (The Captain)

Replied on June 2, 2016

Malo Sean Thanks for the terrific review.. Always great to have you aboard mate. Watching your style when you’re fighting the big ones is a real treat.Talk about laughs and tequila.. Whoa!!!! Missing you and the boys heaps so hope you get back to paradise soon.. Hoppo

Gregory Hopping (The Captain)

Replied on June 2, 2016

Malo Sean

Thanks for the terrific review.. Always great to have you aboard mate. Watching your style when you’re fighting the big ones is a real treat.Talk about laughs and tequila.. Whoa!!!! Missing you and the boys heaps so hope you get back to paradise soon.. Hoppo

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