St Brandon’s Blog: 11 – 20 April 2014
The crossing out to St Brandon’s this week was a little rougher then usual however the promise of some fresh cool water being flushed onto the flats had all of
The crossing out to St Brandon’s this week was a little rougher then usual however the promise of some fresh cool water being flushed onto the flats had all of
Often overshadowed by its better known neighbours Alphonse and Farquhar, Desroches is one of those very rare gems … a beautiful island surrounded by seemingly endless sandy beaches and azure
I heard last night that this stunning Indo-Pacific permit had been caught in the surf on St Francois and was delighted to see images waiting for me this morning. I will
“Permit, Grand Slam and Super Grand Slam” Angler lands a Sailfish, Milkfish, GT and Bonefish in one day. The mix of fishing, non-fishing, families and couples has added a new
The week started with sunny clear weather, 3 GT’s, a nice yellow dot trevally, some bluefin trevally a pile of bonefish and an Alphonse caught permit. As the week progressed
Another week at Farquhar has come and gone in a flash and what a trip it proved to be. Admittedly the GT fishing on the flats was tough by Farquhar’s
There is no greater feeling of excitement and in truth relief for a guide than an abundance of fish. After having to work a bit for the fish last week,
The reports from the Indian Ocean continue to flow in …. Repetitive sounding fishing reports are indicative of how constant this seasons good fortunes have been on a weekly basis.
The South-Easterly monsoon has very little effect on our land bound holiday makers who enjoy the magnificent palm lined beaches and crystal clear waters on the lea side of Desroches,
My thanks to Alphonse and Mark Hatter in particular for the fantastic images below taken recently on Alphonse and St Francois. Sit back and enjoy …. If you would like