ALPHONSE ISLAND FLY FISHING REPORT (18 – 25 MAY 2024)
ALPHONSE ISLAND FLY FISHING REPORT | 18 – 25 MAY 2024
With our explorer season underway, we experienced a quieter week than usual. Blue Safari Fly Fishing guest David had a single skiff and the whole of St Francois Atoll to himself, which proved to be an amazing experience.
Joining us for the first time, David had many new species to target and boxes to tick off, which he wasted no time in doing, landing his first milkfish within the opening hours of the first day. His second day of fishing was definitely one to remember! Textbook Seychelles weather lined up with great tides, and David managed to complete a Grand Slam. His first GT, a lovely bonefish, and not one but two Indo-Pacific permit, all in one day! Another incredible achievement David, congratulations!
Unfortunately, the next three days of fishing were tough. The wind speed and direction changed overnight, bringing some unfavourable fly fishing conditions. Rain and wind made it difficult to cast and manoeuvre the skiff into the right spots, but David persevered. We still managed to get out to St Francois Atoll two of the three days, and the other was fished around Alphonse itself.
The hard work paid off on the final day of fishing. David got his fly in front of a special fish which is not caught on a regular basis. An enormous Barracuda on the flats, stretching the tape to 146 cm. A fish of a lifetime in these parts and one of the biggest landed for the season! However, he was not done yet. In the dying minutes of the final day, David brought an 84 cm GT to hand on East Knoll. A very respectable fish and a great way to sign off for the week! Well done David!
Thank you to all our anglers for a spectacular week. We look forward to more fishing adventures.
Tight lines, Blue Safari Fly Fishing on Alphonse Island
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