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Alphonse Fishing Co. 8 December 2016
A Wahoo’s ultimate take on a fly in the Seychelles| Alphonse Fishing Company

See below: A Wahoo's ultimate take on a fly in the Seychelles... ...
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Alphonse Fishing Co. 8 December 2016
How to to tie a braided loop for GT’s – Fly Fishing Tips

Alphonse's Group Director Keith Rose-Innes explains how to make the best braided fly line loop so that you will not lose a set Giant Trevally in the future. Usually, the line is one of the most important components to ensure you get the fish, you have spotted. ...
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Alphonse Fishing Co. 5 December 2016
Cosmoledo Atoll – 17 – 24 November 2016 – Permit, GT’s Triggers and Bones

The second week of the season saw the return of some familiar South African faces to the shores of Cosmoledo Atoll. Although not ideal for GT’s the neap tides made it possible to target all the other wonderful species that make Cosmoledo such a special diverse fishery. ...
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Alphonse Fishing Co. 30 November 2016
Alphonse Island Fishing News: 15 – 19 November 2016

Renowned for their speed and ferocity, Giant Trevally are one of the most sought after fish in the Indian Ocean. Even for seasoned anglers these beasts prove to be a very tricky quarry to tame. Their sheer size and presence will have guides going mad and guests ...
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Alphonse Fishing Co. 30 November 2016
Alphonse Island Fishing News: 5 – 12 November 2016

This week saw the tidal movement slowly shift from spring tides to neaps resulting in slower water movement, a type of tide is more conducive to fishing the inside of the lagoon, especially targeting the vast coral finger flats that span the width of the atoll. The ...
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Alphonse Fishing Co. 25 November 2016
Alphonse Island Fishing 29 Oct – 4 Nov 2016 – Monster GT’s and Milks!

Alphonse Island is probably the world’s premier destination for consistently targeting Milkfish on the fly. The sight of a group of daisy-chaining milkfish will even have the most experienced anglers weak at the knees. With a slight reduction in wind speed and calming seas, the guide team ...
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