ALPHONSE ISLAND FLY FISHING REPORT (20 – 27 APR 2024)
ALPHONSE ISLAND FLY FISHING REPORT | 20 – 27 APRIL 2024
This week on Alphonse the size and quality of the fish were real highlights. Our guests had a great time during their stay and experienced some unforgettable moments on the water.
The undisputed angler of the week is Julian Miniberg. He kicked off his week aiming for his first GT, which he landed on day one. On the second day on the flats, he achieved a flats slam with a moustache triggerfish, GT, and a bonefish. Julian’s streak continued with a cracker milkfish and two impressive moustache triggers, an 85 cm GT, and another bonefish, earning him an incredible super slam just two days later. Julian capped off his week with a cracking 91 cm GT. Congratulations on your world-class week of fishing, Julian!
The big GTs were active this week, with three fish over the coveted meter mark caught and many more sighted. James Gilchrist was the first to achieve this rare feat. While poling around one of the grass lines on Alphonse Atoll, James’s guide spotted a massive black fish cruising ahead. A well-placed cast a few rod lengths ahead of the fish resulted in an explosive strike. After a thrilling fight, James landed the fish, measuring an incredible 105 cm. Congratulations on your massive GT, James!
On his last afternoon, angler Hugo Philippon stopped at Bijoutier Island on his way from St Francois to explore what the small island might offer. During a short walk around the island, Hugo’s guide spotted a huge GT patrolling the beach. With a precise cast and skillful maneuvering, Hugo hooked and landed the beast, measuring a brilliant 103 cm. Congratulations on your epic catch, Hugo!
Angler Andrew Wadham had heard about the large GTs and was eager to catch one for himself. While poling in the Badlands, Andrew’s guide spotted a massive fish on a coral head. After a thrilling fight, Andrew landed a gigantic Barracuda, measuring 148 cm!
The following day, Andrew encountered another big fish in the Badlands. After an intense battle and expert boat handling to avoid the surrounding corals, Andrew landed an astonishing 112 cm fish! Congratulations on your massive GTs, Andrew!
Congratulations also to Nick, who caught his first ever GT along with a hard-fighting 90 cm milkfish, and to his father Peter, who also landed his first GT, measuring 80 cm. Congratulations to Rob and Gordon as well for their GT catches during the week. We hope you all enjoyed your time on our flats.
We look forward to another exciting week and hopefully more epic fishing!
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