Fly Fishing Blog by Alphonse Fishing Co™

FARQUHAR ATOLL FLY FISHING REPORT |  08 OCTOBER – 22 OCTOBER

The opening weeks of the Farquhar season were nothing short of extraordinary. After months of rest, the atoll erupted back to life with thrilling action across both flats and lagoons. From giant trevally encounters and bird-eating brutes to record bumpies and first-time slams, these two weeks showcased everything that makes Farquhar a world-class fishery.

Fred and Anthony kicked things off with their first moustache triggerfish, while Roger landed a strong bumpy under the guidance of Chase and Reece. The following day, Ginny joined the party with a 66 cm trophy bonefish, marking the start of a week that would be remembered for its variety and excitement.

Roger had a dream day, landing his first GT on fly, followed by another only hours later, before completing the first flats slam of the season — a GT, triggerfish, and bonefish all in one session. On another boat, Anthony and Fred found themselves in the thick of GT action with six fish landed, including Anthony’s 114 cm beast,  the first metre-plus GT of the season. The energy on the atoll only intensified from there, with Seth landed a 100 cm GT, his rod snapping mid-fight as he wrestled the powerhouse away from the coral heads. Then came Fred’s legendary 117 cm a fish that inhaled his fly on the surface and tore line off his reel in seconds, a true Farquhar moment of chaos and triumph. Team Chaos (Anthony and Fred) lived up to their name, landing eight GTs in one session, while Ginny added to the tally with a one-metre barracuda. The variety kept coming as Frank landed a 110 cm bumphead parrotfish in the surf, a prehistoric powerhouse that tested both angler and guide to the limit.

The following days brought fresh faces and from the very first casts, it was clear the GT streak wasn’t slowing down. Steve landed his first bonefish on fly, Den and his father David both got on the board with GTs, and the Chilean duo Ramiro and Nico opened strong with two GTs each. Wayne enjoyed a dream start, landing four GTs on his first day. As conditions shifted slightly, anglers turned to blind-casting in deeper channels, a move that paid off handsomely. Vincent landed his first GT on foot along Goullette Island, while Nico followed with a spectacular 104 cm GT. Toward the end of the week, Steve and David A joined the triggerfish ranks, each landing their first moustache triggerfish — with David’s measuring an impressive 52 cm.

The opening of the 2025/2026 Farquhar season was pure adrenaline from start to finish, with dozens of GTs, multiple trophy fish, and countless firsts, the start of the season had already exceeded all expectations. Across two unforgettable weeks, guests landed sixty-three GTs, including several over the metre mark, along with trophy bumpies, triggers, and bonefish of exceptional size.

As the tides shift and the season gathers pace, Farquhar has once again proven itself as one of the most dynamic and rewarding saltwater destinations on earth.

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