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    FARQUHAR ATOLL FLY FISHING REPORT (21 – 28 FEB 2024)

     Seychelles Farquhar Atoll Giant trevally fly fishing 9 April 2024

    FARQUHAR ATOLL FLY FISHING REPORT | 21 – 28 FEB 2024

    Ten anglers from various states across the US arrived at Farquhar with high hopes and even higher spirits. The week began with gorgeous weather, and our anglers took full advantage of it.

    Two anglers, Murray and John W, started the week off with their very first bonefish ever. John W kicked off his week with an incredible catch – a beautiful 65 cm Napoleon wrasse. Curtis arrived and ticked off one of his bucket list fish on day one, a magnificent bumphead parrotfish.

    The second day of the week brought clouds and rain. Regardless, the anglers went out and fished hard. Murray capitalised on his shots and caught his very first GT! Michael also took advantage of the opportunities presented and made a beautiful cast to a pack of big GTs, landing his biggest GT yet — an impressive 115 cm fish.

    Day three welcomed clearer weather, with the sun returning and shining with very light winds. Matt started off his day with his first GT of the week, and Michael caught yet another GT, building on his confidence from day one. John M finished the day with his first-ever trigger, a stunning moustache trigger. Greg concluded his day with a beautiful 85 cm Napoleon wrasse and a nice GT. Johnny W caught his bucket list fish, a massive 107 cm bumphead.

    On day four, the sun was shining, and the anglers’ spirits were at an all-time high. Murray took advantage of the fantastic weather and caught a great GT. Matt caught his first trigger of the week. Thomas had a slower start to the week while looking for GTs, but on this day, it all changed. He landed a behemoth GT of 118 cm – a fish that will be remembered! Johnny W also had a phenomenal day, with an 85 cm Napoleon and the biggest permit of the Farquhar season, a 66 cm beauty!

    The fantastic weather continued through day five. However, the fish were particularly tricky, especially the GTs. The guides changed gears and decided to focus more on triggers and bumpies. Murray caught his first trigger, as did John W, who caught his first moustache trigger.

    The final day continued with the brilliant weather, yet the GTs were still being difficult. Johnny made his shots count and, with great perseverance, caught his first GT of the week. Thomas had his eyes set on catching a bumpy the entire week and patiently waited until the last day to make it happen. After an intense battle involving manoeuvring through coral scares, Thomas landed a massive 113 cm bumpy – the biggest of the season!

    We all had an exciting week with some very impressive catches. We look forward to what is to come. Stay tuned for next week’s adventures.

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