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Alphonse Island Fishing News – 13th to 20th september
Our first official week of the season kicked off in true Alphonse style — with a bang. Spring tides and a welcome break from the heavy winds of previous weeks meant conditions were finally lining up for something special.
Day one saw the team hit the ground running. With rods rigged and flats glowing, guests were eager to shake off the rust and cast into the season. Laurentius started strong, landing a 44cm batfish — a species that continues to win the hearts of guides and anglers alike with its quirky fight and striking shape.
All across the atoll, the radios crackled with excitement as reports poured in of feeding fish and shots being taken. Whitney made the most of every opportunity thrown his way, hooking and landing a beautiful 64cm GT. Carl, deciding to dial things down for a more technical approach, swapped his twelve-weight for a nine-weight — a move that paid off when he brought in not one, but two stunning yellow margin triggerfish. Gavin also started his week with a finesse approach, racking up an impressive twenty-two bonefish and a permit by day’s end. Not to be outdone, young Hugo proved he was here to play — landing two batfish and a 53cm yellow margin triggerfish. A fantastic all-round start across the board.
Day two and the energy remained high as anglers began finding their rhythm. Gavin capitalised on a solid window, landing his first GT of the trip — a 69cm slab of silver muscle. Carl continued to show his skill on the triggers, adding a moustache triggerfish to his growing list. Martin, eager to get in on the action, put in the work with guide Reece and was rewarded with two beautiful permit to end the day on a high.
After a short lull brought on by tricky weather and low light, day five brought a return to St. François — and the flats were calling. The mood shifted into high gear. With vengeance in their veins and GTs on their minds, the team set out for redemption. Gavin added another GT to his tally — a healthy 61cm fish — while Martin joined the action with a powerful 70cm GT. David also struck gold, wrapping up his day with a 60cm GT of his own. Hugo, keeping his streak alive, added yet another batfish and two GTs to his already impressive list of catches. For a young angler, he was certainly holding his own.
The final day arrived, and with it came a renewed determination to end the week with something memorable. The morning started with a bang as Laurentius and Andrew both brought milkfish to the net — a prized catch for any saltwater fly angler. Laurentius’s fish measured an impressive 93 cm, putting up a thrilling fight before coming to hand. Gavin and Martin decided to lean into what Alphonse is famous for: bonefish. Together they put on a show, landing fifty bonefish between them — a true testament to the world-class fishery we call home.
Having already landed a milkfish earlier, Andrew — guided by Matt and Kyle — wasn’t done yet. He returned to the flats for one last mission and nailed it: a yellowmargin triggerfish, a moustache triggerfish, and a bonefish to top it off — securing himself a well-earned flats slam. Wrapping up the week just as it had begun, Regard landed a beautiful, golden batfish — ending the trip in style and sending everyone home with big smiles and even bigger memories.
Alphonse Island Fishing News – 6th to 13th september
This week promised to be one for the ages with the forecast showing winds easing off and big spring tides on the cards. Both guides and anglers were fired up to see what the flats would deliver.
Day one saw guests Laurin and Sloane shake off the cobwebs with a collective eight bonefish, while Sloane also landed his first ever GT, coming in at 69cm. On the other side of the atoll, returning guest Christian was back on Alphonse to settle some scores and hopefully find the big one. He wasted no time, kicking off with an 81cm GT.
Day two and the flats lit up with perfect conditions. Christian teamed up with senior guides Reece and Trevor in search of a trophy GT. The morning started strong with a 101cm fish from a secret spot that none of the three were willing to give up. As the tide dropped, Christian added a permit and a bonefish. Later, at One Palm Island, he had a refusal from a 70cm GT before a much bigger fish cruised past and ate without hesitation. Hooked on white sand with no coral heads to raise the blood pressure, it was the perfect fight. The fish taped at 117cm — a true fish of a lifetime. Day three kept the roll going with Christian fishing alongside senior guides Matt and Reece. Riding the high from the day before, he landed a 75cm milkfish and closed out with two GTs of 94cm and 82cm.
Day four had Laurin and Sloane continuing to rack up bonefish while enjoying a few solid shots at permit. Christian added yet another GT to his tally. Day five saw Christian out with Matt and Kyle. A deep-water mission for milkfish tested their patience, but back on the flats the action picked up. He rounded out the day with a GT, a permit and a bonefish for a slam.
All in all, it was an incredible week that showed once again how Alphonse consistently produces fish of a lifetime, not to mention the many more seen but not landed. Epic fishing, in an equally epic setting.
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