Alphonse Island Resort, Seychelles

Type

Luxury Lodge

Fishing Style

Bluewater and Skiff

Season

Mid-October to mid-May

Rate

$$$$

Alphonse Island Resort, Seychelles
Alphonse Island Resort, Seychelles
Alphonse Island Resort, Seychelles
Alphonse Island Resort, Seychelles
Alphonse Island Resort, Seychelles
Alphonse Island Resort, Seychelles
Alphonse Island Resort, Seychelles
Alphonse Island Resort, Seychelles
Alphonse Island Resort, Seychelles

Alphonse Island Resort, Seychelles

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As a fly fisher, when you hear Alphonse Island, you certainly imagine incredible numbers of Bonefish, eager Giant Trevally, large Permit and the atolls are also home to 3 different types of Triggerfish, Barracuda, Snapper, Grouper, Parrotfish, 7 more species of Trevally and the incomparable Milkfish! All these exotic species in a pristine and hardly fished environment. The good news is, your imagination is spot on!

Alphonse Island Resort is an intimate private lodge situated on Alphonse Island, the largest in the Alphonse group of atolls. This group of atolls is considered one of the most pristine, untouched Eden’s of the world, making it a nature lover’s paradise.

The magnificent island ‘threesome’ comprised by Alphonse, St François and Bijoutier lies in the very heart of the Indian Ocean as part of the Seychelles outer islands. Considered a fly-angler's paradise, the expansive flats surrounding the Alphonse atolls provide the fly-fishing experience of a lifetime.

This spectacular wilderness has ten thousand acres of hard white sand flats which provide easy wading and world class sight-fishing. The Alphonse group is one of the most famed saltwater fly fishing destinations in the Indian Ocean and is one of the most prolific Bonefish fisheries in the world.

The St. Francois fishery caters for just 12 fly-anglers at a time to maintain exclusivity and sustainability (although this has been reduced to 10 for this season) and, due to the remote location, will probably not even see that many. The uniqueness that sets St. Francois apart from many other destinations is the ability to wade thousands of acres of white sand flats allowing even novice fly anglers to spot and cast at fish with relative ease.

This tropical paradise is fished by very few people each year, making for maximum opportunity to sight fish to all your favorite flats species. Our brand name of ‘Wild On The Fly’ is a perfect fit for this destination.

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Species at Alphonse Island Resort, Seychelles

Bonefish
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Bluefin Trevally
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Giant Trevally
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Permit
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Milkfish
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Triggerfish
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Alphonse Island Resort, Seychelles

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Bonefishing is best done when the tide is on the move and is least productive on the low tide. A typical session will involve wading from the skiff for a few hours either fishing to cruising or tailing fish. This will last for as long as the fish remain on the flats.

On the dropping tide, huge shoals of Bonefish can be targeted leaving the flats in what has been described as a continuous river of bones. The bonefishing at St. Francois is as diverse as the fishery itself and will cater to all levels of anglers. Whether you’re after tailing singles or mudding shoals, the guides have the ability to make it happen. St. Francois is rumored to have the densest population of Bonefish recorded worldwide.

St. Francois has seven species of Trevally present throughout the atoll. The three most common are the Brassy, Bluefin and Giant Trevally. The Brassy grows to around 12lbs but gives an excellent account for itself on a ten weight rod. It is slightly longer than the usual Trevally shape which gives it tremendous stamina.

The Bluefin Trevally attains 18lbs. and when caught in the surf can be a real handful. The Giant Trevally or GT is the real king, reaching weights of 150 lbs. The biggest GT landed on St. Francois last season and was estimated at 115lbs. 20-40 lb. fish are common and can be found cruising the flats in search of Mullet and Bonefish or on the edge of the reef. Their ability to close on a fly at warp speed is legendary, and the strike of even a modest-sized fish is mind-blowing.

At certain times of the year, Milkfish feed on plankton near the surface and are enticed to eat flies. They are incredibly strong fighters and the use of a skiff is necessary to land them. Once again, it is imperative to listen to your guide while fishing for these phenomenally strong fighting fish as they have the experience of landing and fighting these fish.

The term “species bashing” refers to a form of fishing that takes place using small Clousers around coral heads and drop-offs with sinking or intermediate lines. This can produce numerous species of fish from Wrasse, Snapper and Grouper to Garfish, Goatfish and numerous other species. It is a great way to pass time during slack tides and can be tremendous fun.

Fishing days are approximately 8 hours, starting on your arrival at the flats. Breakfast is available from 6:00. All anglers meet at the fishing office at 7:00 each morning, by which time the guides and staff will have organized your equipment to be transferred to the mother ship, Tam Tam.

Your rods will stay on Tam Tam for the remainder of your week. Fresh water will be provided to rinse your tackle at the end of each fishing day. Once all anglers are assembled you will be ferried to Tam Tam to commence the 40 minute trip to St. Francois.

On entering the St. Francois lagoon, you will be transferred to your relevant skiff depending on your guide for the day. Guiding takes place on a rotational basis allowing anglers to experience all facets of the fishery. Anglers will fish in pairs sharing a skiff and guide each day. Virtually all fishing is done by wading, with both anglers fishing simultaneously.

However, casting from the boats for Trevally is productive in certain situations and skiffs often need to be used for following hooked milkfish or big trevally. Once again the guides have strict safety protocols and boat rules should be adhered to at all times.

Lunch is taken either on the mother ship or on the individual skiffs, depending on client preference. All the small boats are equipped with flares, flotation devices, rod holders, storage compartments, and coolers. Sodas and desalinated drinking water are provided.

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