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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Did you know that GTs will eat their own kind?
Us as fishermen here at Alphonse Island thought we might have seen just about everything! However, one of the most thrilling aspects of a fly fisherman’s journey are the unexpected surprises along the way. Spending months going out to sea to fly fish almost everyday contributes to ...
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YETI’s COSMO
YETI just released a riveting short film about three world-renowned fly fishermen tackling the GT capital of the world - COSMOLEDO. Watch the clip below and get a taste of what it is like to fish in the best saltwater fly fishing destination in the world ...
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Tips to catch a giant trevally on a fly
Giant Trevally is one of the top fish species to catch on a fly due to their incredible strength, speed and persistence once hooked. Through countless experiences, we have the expert knowledge to share with everyone interested in the Giant Trevally. Image: Arial photograph of Cosmoledo Atoll ...
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How to tell the difference between a shoal of Bonefish and a shoal of Mullet in under 2 minutes
We are luckily based at one of the most prolific Bonefish fisheries in the world and often I see guests casting frantically at a shoal they believe to be Bonefish, but that just don't seem to bite. Nine of ten times this is because they are casting to ...
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F3TSA – The largest fly fishing cinema event now in South Africa
Join the best Fly Fishermen in South Africa when Alphonse Fishing Company will be showcased at the annual F3TSA event from 18h00 – 21h30 on one of the 3 events in every major city in South Africa. We have all the info you would need to book your ...
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How to pack your flats backpack
by Cameron Musgrave I have witnessed countless guests over the years that have no clue on what to carry in their backpacks whilst on the flats. Some carry everything including the kitchen sink, while others at best might have a box half full of the wrong flies. ...
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