Species
At Insight we specialize
in hunting many of the Northern Territories most spectacular
fly munching predators, amongst some of the worlds most
spectacular scenery.We hunt in estuaries, on ocean flats,
and at a wide variety of islands, off shore reefs, inland
streams and freshwater billabongs.Here are some examples
of some magnificent specimens caught by some of our
anglers.
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Spanish Mackerel
Mackerel are supreme offshore hunters. Often
found in large schools feeding on smaller bait
fish, they attack from below spearing up to
5m into the air. Extremely fast ocean predators,
the "Spaniard" grows to over 30 kg
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Saratoga
One of the worlds oldest fish, the Saratoga
loves surface flies. Its extremely aggressive
nature makes for great visual fishing. Saratoga
live in the beautiful freshwater billabongs
of the Northern Territory, hiding amongst lily
pads and Pandanus trees. Grows to 6kg plus.
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Queenfish
One of our fastest sportfish. Inhabits saltwater
estuaries, reefs and ocean tidal runs. The larger
specimens often prey individually. Encounter
on the flats are awesome with electrifying runs
and great acrobatics. Grows to 10kg plus
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Barramundi
Australia's premier sport fish. Inhabits both
salt and fresh water. A very spectacular and
efficient predator which hunts across saltwater
flats and rock bars. A post wet season target
in freshwater, the "Barra" often grows to over
30kg.
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Mangrove Jack
A member of the Lujanid family, "jacks"
are tough, snag-dwelling predators. Travelling
in schools, a "jack attack" is an experience
that you will never forget. Commonly found around
2kgs, can grow to over 8kg
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Threadfin Salmon
Hunting in groups, known as "Wolf Packs", the
Threadfin inhabits saltwater estuaries and rivers.
An exceptional shallow water hunter, the "Thready"
is characterised by powerful runs and spectacular
aerials. Grows to over 15 kg.
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Golden Trevally
Inhabiting the waters of the Northern Territory,
the Golden Trevally is often encountered with
its cousin the Giant Trevally. A much cleaner
fighter than the GT, Goldens grow to 15kg plus.
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Northern Longtail Tuna
Northern Longtail Tuna are common in the waters
of the Top End. These ocean speedsters are know
for their electrifying runs and are most commonly
caught in the 5-10kg range.
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Tarpon
"Megalops Cypronoidus". A cousin to the
giant Atlantic Tarpon, they are a great light-tackle
target in Northern waters. These aggressive
fish put on fast runs with lots of aerials.
Grows to 6kg.
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Blue Salmon
The blue, or Burnett, Salmon is common in Northern
Estuaries. Tough fighting fish readily accepting
flies, often found in small pods. Grows to 6kgs
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Giant Trevally
The thugs of the estuary. Tough and determined,
a fight with a trevally can easily run into
an hour. Often found in large schools on ocean
reefs and hunting the edges of mangroves. The
trevally is a true "dirty tricks" fighter. Grows
to over 30kg
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Mud Crabs and fishing go together 
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