Kyle’s Third Family Trip, 2025
February 12, 2025
Port Blair
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Trip Summary
Trip Summary
Angler: Kyle Fizzardo
Guest Party: Fizzardo Family, including Abby Fizzardo
Charter: Bite Me Charter, Andaman Islands
Date: July 2025
Trip Duration: 3 Days
Target Species: Giant Trevally (GT), Dogtooth Tuna, Groupers, Emperors, Tuna
Techniques Used: Jigging, Popping
Trip Summary
Kyle Fizzardo returned for his third trip with Bite Me Charter, accompanied by his family this time, including his father, renowned singer Abby Fizzardo. The trip ran over three days, with favorable weather conditions throughout. Swells were moderate, water clarity was good, and tide movement aligned well for both morning and afternoon sessions.
Kyle focused primarily on heavy jigging and topwater popping. His consistent skill growth was clear, handling gear confidently in both deep drop-offs and reef edge zones.
The family enjoyed observing and relaxing on board while Kyle fished, making it a well-rounded family experience.
Catch Report Highlights
• Total Fish Landed: 30+
• Giant Trevally (GT):
Multiple landed. Largest estimated at 40 kg+.
One noted incident where a GT broke the reel handle during a reef edge pop session, requiring quick gear swap.
• Dogtooth Tuna:
Multiple landed between 10–30 kg. Several high-speed runs, with reels screaming.
Two noted cut-offs due to sharp reef edges.
• Groupers & Emperors:
Good variety caught on deep jigs. Sizes ranged from 5–12 kg.
• Tuna:
Smaller school-sized fish caught during popping for GT, adding to the mixed catch list.
Gear & Tackle Used
• Popping Rods: PE8–PE10 Class
• Jigging Rods: PE5–PE8 Class
• Lures:
• Stickbaits: 150–220 mm
• Poppers: 180–200 mm
• Jigs: 200–400 g
• Reels:
Shimano Stella SW, Daiwa Saltiga Series
• Lines:
Braided PE8–PE10, Leaders 150–200 lb Fluorocarbon
Notes
• Angler Performance:
Kyle displayed confident handling of both jigging and popping gear. Improved fish fighting posture and efficient casting noted since previous trips.
• Weather Conditions:
Light wind, manageable swells 0.5–1.5 m, consistent tidal movements.
• Incidents:
1 x Reel handle failure due to GT strength.
2 x Line cut-offs on reef during Dogtooth battles.
• Family Experience:
The Fizzardo family enjoyed the time aboard, participating in some lighter fishing and photography. Abby Fizzardo appreciated the setup and shared positive feedback about the trip’s organization and crew support.
Conclusion
Kyle’s third season trip with Bite Me Charter was a success, combining strong angling performance with family time on board. The catch list and quality of fish reflected a well-planned effort using both jigging and popping techniques.
Santosh Kumar
Port-blair, India
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