The Angler's Diary
Read our blog articles covering all the latest fly fishing and deep sea fishing reports at our destinations. Eager anglers get valuable tips on which rods, reels, tackle, and gear to use when heading onto the flats and deeper to the blue waters. You can also learn more about the difference Alphonse Fishing Company, its partners, and the Alphonse Foundation is making in conserving the this Indian Ocean Archipelago’s flora, fauna, and marine life.
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Astove Atoll Fishing News – Spring Tides = Successful Surf Walks!
Astove Fly Fishing Season 2019 | 4 - 11 February Fishing is something that has a tendency to bring people together. This week’s group was a perfect example of this. A motley crew of guys from Canada that have all been fishing together for the last few ...
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Cosmoledo Atoll Fishing News – Giant Trevally’s Everywhere!
Cosmoledo Fly Fishing Season 2019 | 31 January - 07 February This week saw the return of some familiar faces and a few new ones to Cosmoledo Atoll. Joe Wishcamper, Charles Conn, Camilla Borg, Jason Miller, Ben and Penelope Pierce, Steve Edge, Justin McCarthy, and Gina and ...
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The best flies to land Giant Trevally
Targeting giant trevallies on the fly is not for the faint-hearted angler. They are fierce, big, aggressive and incredibly powerful, all of which are quite often completely underestimated by new anglers, but respected by novice and seasoned fishermen alike. Due to GTs being 100% carnivorous and even ...
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The Best Flies to Land Bonefish
When you find yourself in one of the most prolific bone fisheries in the world, it is key to take advantage of the situation by using the best possible flies to land the biggest and best Bonefish. The reason why Bonefish are so common to target in ...
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The Best Flies to Land Permit
For most fly fishermen there is a special place reserved on their fishing bucket list for a certain golden specimen. Characterized by their golden-yellow fins and big black eyes, the Indo-Pacific Permit is the golden trophy we all strive for. They are well camouflaged with their silver, ...
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The best flies to land Triggerfish
It’s time to get Trigger-happy as we take a look at the best flies to target Triggerfish (on the fly). At Alphonse Fishing Co. there are 3 main species of Triggerfish that we target, namely the Yellow-Margin Triggerfish, Moustache Triggerfish and the Picasso Triggerfish. All 3 species ...
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