As we transitioned from March into April we were treated with some incredible catches on the Alphonse and St Francois atolls. The tides shifted from springs into neaps and we had clear skies and sunshine. These conditions were ideal for our anglers to make the most of what our fishery has to offer.
This week we had the pleasure of having Malte and Mikael on the water with us. With their profound fly fishing skill and our bustling fishery, it was a match made in heaven. Malte clearly has a way with the Giant Trevally here on Alphonse, managing a total of seven Geets during his stay – a serious accomplishment. Fishing alongside Malte was Mikael, who landed some amazing fish throughout the week and tackled some incredibly rare species. Not only did Mikael land four impressive GTs, but also a sizeable 46 cm Moustache Triggerfish.
Christian performed throughout the week. He started off with an impressive 82 cm GT, then went in search of the ‘holy grail’ and successfully landed a prized Permit. He also completed an Alphonse Flats Slam which consisted of a Bonefish, a Yellowmargin Triggerfish, and last but not least, a beautiful 112 cm GT. He also tussled with and landed a 92 cm Milkfish and then took off on a blue water mission to land two large Wahoo. Congrats on an outstanding week of fishing.
The GT fishing throughout the week was nothing short of spectacular, and the flats were alive with magic and flair. Jonathan landed a total of five Giant Trevally during his time here, his two largest measuring 95 cm. His wife, Sarah, was also successful in landing her first ever GT. Stephan started off by catching his first Bonefish and ended the week with a special 105 cm Geet. Andrew also managed a lovely 94 cm GT. Murray joined us for a few days before heading off to Cosmoledo and, after 20 years and countless hours of trying, he finally landed his dream fish – a 125 cm Giant Trevally, setting a new personal best!
A wonderful and determined father–daughter duo, Maddie and David, joined us for a couple of days and had a truly special day out on the flats together. They teamed up to land a total of six Geets in just one day – three each. Maddie landed a nice Geet of 91 cm. It was a pleasure having David and Maddie with us this week, and we look forward to seeing them again soon.
We had constant action from the Triggerfish this week, and as tricky as they are to land, a substantial number of anglers managed to do so. Stephan landed a beautiful 50 cm Yellowmargin Triggerfish, and Frank mastered the Moustache Triggers, landing three during his stay.
When fishing for Milks, one’s cast cannot be anything short of perfect. Some anglers rose to the challenge and had great fun targeting this strong and tactical species. Jonathan landed a lovely 87 cm Milkfish, and his wife Sarah, along with Stephan, also managed to land a 96 cm Milkfish on the Alphonse Atoll.
We had an action-packed week with many great catches. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting and spending time with each angler who made this week so special. Their hard work, determination, and passion for fishing made this one we won’t forget. Thank you to all who joined us, and hearty congratulations on your victories.
Tight lines,
Blue Safari Fly Fishing
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If you would like to know more about the fantastic fishing opportunities on offer on Alphonse island you can contact our saltwater fly fishing expert Peter Collingsworth on 01603 407596 or via email at peter@sportquestholidays.com. He would love to speak with you.
