Description of Fishing:The Seychelles and area around Alphonse Island have some of the finest flats fishing the world has to offer. Bonefish, trevally and milkfish are the primary species available to clients. Incredible numbers of fish as well as large fish make the area perfect for beginner and advance fly anglers.
Virtually all fishing is done by wading, however if you wish to be poled, the guides will accomodate you. The flats are mostly hard sand and wading them is generally very easy.
Typically, 10-15 bonefish are landed per day, often many many more! Some flats hold large numbers of fish in the 4-5 pound range while others are more suited to the larger fish. Stalking the larger fish can be very challenging and entertaining but will bring the numbers per day down but may land you the fish of a lifetime. The largest weighed and measured is a whopping 14.5 pounds!
Trevally are one of the strongest fighting and most aggressive fish you'll ever encounter on the flats. Powerful runs and heartstopping strikes are the trademarks of these fish which often strike hit flies repeatedly until they are hook!
In recent years, milkfish have been targeted by Alphonse Island Fishing Company. The fish rip off line twice as fast as a bonefish and jump like tarpon! They are tough to land but make for a great change of pace for anglers looking for some excitement.
Additional Info:Your fishing day starts after a full breakfast when you depart on the mothership for St. Francois lagoon. You will be ferried aboard the mothership each morning and then transferred to the skiffs for the day's fishing.
Lunch can be taken on the skiffs or to relax and get off the water for a bit, you can return to eat aboard the mothership. The typical fishing day runs around 8 hours.
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Location: Alphonse Island, Seychelles
Season:
from September to May
Species Targeted The primary targets are bonefish, giant trevally, and milkfish with many other species of flats and bluewater fish.
Lodging / Accomodations: "Truly one of the finest experiences in fishing!" was just one of many great quotes from anglers returning from this trip, and the accommodations are a very big part of that experience.
Anglers stay in one of the 25 beautiful chalets, built alonside the lagoon and beach, which blend ecological awareness and world-class service. Each chalet is set on pillars with a thatched roof and a private veranda with an open-air shower. All are air conditioned, attractively furnished with either a king-sized bed, or on request, two twin beds, in suite bathroom with tub, international direct access phone, television, ceiling fans and individual safes.
Maximum of 12 anglers per week so book early.
Packages / Rates: Pricing is Based on Double Occupancy, Sharing Skiff:
- 7 Nights / 6 Days $4,990 per person
Upgrades:
Single Chalet Upgrade Sharing Skiff
- 7 Nights / 6 Days $6,150 per person
Deluxe Suites Double Occupancy:
- 7 Nights / 6 Days $5,970 per person
Deluxe Suites Single Occupancy, Sharing Skiff
- 7 Nights / 6 Days $7,870 per person
Prices subject to change at anytime, so call for details.
Included: - Accommodations based on double occupancy.
- Meals
- VIP reception service passing through passport control and customs on arrival in Mahe.
- Round-trip air charter from Mahe to Alphonse Island.
- Transfers on Alphonse Island.
- Guided fishing and fishing permit.
Not Included: - International airfare
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
- Gratuities
- Charter of offshore boats.
- Baggage overweight chargers.
- Meals and accommodations in Mahe.
- Tackle
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