Fly Fishing Blog by Alphonse Fishing Co™

 ALPHONSE ISLAND FLY FISHING REPORT | 17 AUG – 24 AUG 2024

This week was full of challenges but, most importantly, triumphs, on the fishing front.

Angler Rodion was the first angler to boat a significant fish after a slower start to the week. Whilst drifting in some deeper water and casting a massive brush fly, a flash of silver and a large smash preceded line being ripped from the reel, after multiple hairy moments with corals, Rodin landed his first geet of the week, measuring 80 cm. A couple of days later, Rodion’s guide spotted two geets on the back of a stingray. After a well-placed cast, both fish charged and to the excitement of both guide and angler, the bigger fish got to the fly quicker. Rodion enjoyed the fight with no corals in sight, landing another beauty of a GT, measuring 84 cm. Shortly after landing his fish, a nurse shark presented itself with an accompanying GT, well versed by now,  Rodin made it look easy and landed his 2^nd fish for the day. Rodion finished with week of strong with an enormous 69 cm Bonefish, what a week of fishing, well-done Rodion.

Triggerfish and GT’s were on Max’s mind this week, dedicating one particular day to targeting a triggerfish he achieved what he set out to do. While walking the fingers, his guide pointed out a beautiful moustache triggerfish tailing. Max presented a crab to it perfectly with an excellent cast and began stripping. The trigger immediately gave chase and furiously pinned the crab to the bottom to dismember it and then inhaled the fly. Max held the fish, while has guide perused it, in the famous trigger dash. Max was thrilled when it was safely landed. It was an absolute beauty, measuring 48 cm. Well done on your superb trigger, Max!

Angler Feo also had his fair share of challenging fishing, with big GT’s being on his mind and the main target species. During his week, he raised a number of big fish, unfortunately none of them sticking. Feo decided to change tactics on his final day though and was rewarded accordingly landing a stunning GT on the flats. Well done, Feo, on your incredible perseverance.

Nikita needs no introduction and is well versed fishing in the Seychelles, more specifically an absolute permit fanatic. As such he fished for the golden nuggets as much as he could during the week. The first few days started off with three GT’s. However, things were about to change for him of his last day. Whilst walking the back of One Palm Island, his guide spotted a group of permit. Nikita acted fast and cast straight into the shoal. Almost all the fish charged the fly before one of them ate. Nikita enjoyed the fight after working so hard for one all week and landed a perfect specimen, measuring 40 cm.

After ticking the main box for the week, Nikita had another crack at some geets in the deep. It was not long before a solid fish came up and inhaled the fly, ripping line from his hands before hitting the reel. Nikita landed the beautiful GT, measuring 88 cm. His guide took them to catch a bonefish and secured the flats slam, with relative ease. After enjoying a Flats Lunch, Nikita’s guide knew a super slam or even the famed golden slam was on the cards. The first step was a triggerfish and then the milkfish, which would be the toughest to get. Guide Cullen and Nikita were walking a finger where they were able to catch a small moustache trigger. The golden grand slam was now in touching distance. The team went to a spot where milkfish usually push up on the flats, a very difficult fish to catch but well worth it. They fished hard and saw out the day, unfortunately though, no milkfish came to hand. Nonetheless, any super slam is unbelievable, so a massive congratulations must go to Nikita and guide Cullen.

We look forward to another exciting week filled with many more fishing adventures and tales.

Tight lines, Blue Safari Fly Fishing

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