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FARQUHAR ATOLL FLY FISHING REPORT |  05 NOVEMBER – 19 NOVEMBER 2025

The mid-season rhythm on Farquhar continued with two weeks of changing weather, determined anglers, and exceptional diversity across the flats. While giant trevally numbers remained modest, the atoll more than made up for it with trophy bumpies, powerful triggers, rare blue water moments, and a string of memorable firsts. From bumpy breakthroughs and metre-class GTs, to sailfish, yellowfin tuna, and even a dorado. Farquhar once again proved that its magic lies not just in numbers, but in the variety and unpredictability that make each day unforgettable.

Giant trevally remained a major focus throughout both weeks, producing a long list of firsts, personal bests and dramatic encounters. In the first week, Steve and Greg each landed their first GTs on fly, while William, despite dealing with a potentially broken foot and restricted to boat fishing, managed to land his first GT tailing in ultra-shallow water. Kerr added his first GT on fly in the nick of time on the final day. The second week proved even more productive. Trevor and Martin both landed their first GTs ever, followed by Nicholas and George, who also opened their GT accounts early in the week. George quickly pushed further, landing a powerful 107 cm trophy fish that smashed a fly off the surface. Nick and James joined the first-GT club shortly afterward. Later in the week, Trevor landed a dramatic 113 cm shark-scarred “zombie GT” near a shipwreck, while Roy celebrated his first GT at an impressive 108 cm after a perfect long cast and tense fight over coral. Final-day GTs from Nick and Martin rounded out an exceptional run.

The bumphead parrotfish fishing across both weeks delivered some of the most memorable moments. In the first week Greg, Jay, and Dillon each landed bumpies, with Jeff and Whit producing two standout specimens at 102 and 110 cm, respectively. Dillon went on to land his second bumpy for the week, and Kerr joined the group with a late-week fish of his own. Glen fought hard over five days, losing six bumpies before finally putting one in the net, while William closed his week with a last-minute fish. The second week kept the momentum going, beginning with Nicholas landing a powerful bumpy that tore into his backing. On the final day, James landed his first-ever bumpy while Nicholas added his second for the week, rounding off an excellent showing for the species.

Kerr and Whit each landed moustache triggerfish, with Kent adding another on the final day. The second week produced just one trigger, but a special one: Roy, determined after several close calls, finally connected on a surf walk, landing a quality moustache trigger after multiple shots throughout the week.

The bluewater fishing during the second week added even more depth to the experience. Chantal landed a spectacular sailfish that leapt repeatedly and provided one of the most dramatic moments of the fortnight. Nicholas and George each caught yellowfin tuna after casting into a frenzied patch of boiling water under working birds. In an unexpected and historic moment, Trevor hooked and landed a dorado—the first dorado caught on fly at Farquhar in at least the ten years of experience among the current guide team.

Across both weeks, Farquhar once again proved why it is considered one of the most rewarding and versatile saltwater destinations in the world. Even when the GTs were quieter, the atoll’s extraordinary diversity ensured that every angler had opportunities for unique and unforgettable moments. From first-ever GTs and milestone bumpies to triggers, tuna, sailfish and a rare dorado, the two-week stretch delivered a wealth of special catches and lasting memories for all who joined.

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