the indian ocean the indian ocean ALPHONSE ISLAND RESORT [Alphonse Group, Seychelles] The Alphonse Group in the Seychelles is a remote and stunning chain of islands consisting of Alphonse, Bijoutier and St. Francois atolls. One of the most interesting and diverse saltwater destinations in the world, this area offers a network of flats spanning an area of more than 10,000 acres – all in a controlled fishery limited to only ten rods per week. In addition to incredible numbers of bonefish, the area also offers numerous trevally species, triggerfish, permit, milkfish, barracuda and a virtually inexhaustive list of other flats and reef species. With a record of more than 65 different species landed on the fly, Alphonse and St. Francois collectively form what may be the most diverse fishery in the world. All accommodations on Alphonse are in private chalets with en-suite baths, open air showers, and direct access to the beach. The resort is definitely a high-end destination, with fantastic amenities and a menu that features exceptional European and Creole food. This is a great destination for hard-core fishermen and non-anglers alike; one of the most beautiful tropical settings and beach resorts in the world. 7 night / 6 fishing day packages (single or double occupancy) $7,650.00 per person. indian ocean Considered by many anglers to be the finest saltwater fly fishing destination in the world, the flats of the Indian Ocean – namely the Seychelles and St. Brandon’s Atoll - offer unbelievable wading and amazing shallow-water opportunities. When you take into account the number of species in this fishery, the seclusion, the pristine scenery, and the action, this is truly a saltwater fishery unlike any other on the planet. Anglers at all of our Indian Ocean operations are guided by professional, experienced guides using the latest skiffs and most up-to-date equipment. Throughout these area waters you will find bonefish in extraordinary numbers, several different types of trevally, milkfish, triggerfish, parrotfish, permit, and a host of other reef and flats species. Compared to the Caribbean or the Bahamas, this part of the world is by no means a quick or easy place to access. What you will find upon arrival, however, are incredibly pristine ecosystems that are basically untouched by any sort of development, traffic, or angling pressure. When fishing the area, you may feel as if you are the first person to set foot on a particular flat. In this part of the world, that may in fact be the case! FARQUHAR [Seychelles’ Remote Outer Atolls] A fantastic, hard-core, fishing-focused operation owned and operated by our friends at Flycastaway, Farquhar is a land-based operation located on the southern-most atoll in the Seychelles. Anglers are drawn to this remote and pristine eco-system by the world-class fishing for Giant Trevally, one of the most aggressive, tackle-wrecking saltwater species on the planet. The G.T.’s of Farquhar are impressive – large, numerous, and always willing to chase down and smash a well-presented fly. And while the “Geets” are the main reason that many anglers come to Farquhar, other species that are readily available include, bonefish, bumphead parrotfish, triggers, grouper, permit, milkfish, and several other types of trevally. The comfortable, air conditioned guesthouse can accommodate a maximum of ten anglers per week, and the rooms, food and equipment are all great. Perhaps the strongest attribute of the entire operation, however, is the Flycastaway guide staff, a team that is comprised of hard-core, experienced and passionate anglers who easily rank amongst the finest guides we have fished with anywhere in the world. 7 night / 6 fishing day packages (double occupancy) $8,000.00 per person. ST. BRANDON’S ATOLL [Indian Ocean] In today’s modern age, it is nice to know that there exists a few fishing destinations that are still untouched, pristine, and exactly the way they were hundreds of years ago. Heading that list would no doubt be St. Brandon’s Atoll, an incredibly remote fishery located in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Accessed via the 96-foot liveaboard ship “Gryphon” – based out of Mauritius – this is a program that offers what we believe is the finest bonefishing in the world. Anglers can expect huge numbers of bonefish in the five to ten pound range, with larger fish always a possibility. Other fish species include Giant Trevally, Indo-Pacific permit, bluefin trevally, and numerous other species. Having experienced this trip ourselves, we can honestly say that St. Brandon’s is in a league of its own. Since the island chain is uninhabited, anglers base off of the mothership, which moves to different locations throughout the Atoll over the course of the week. The season on St. Brandon’s runs October through December and April through May, and for those that love big adventure, big fish and untouched flats, then this is the trip. 7 night / 6 fishing day packages 6,900.00 Euros per person. 38 • phone: 406-585-8667 • toll free: 888-777-5060 email: info@yellowdogflyfishing.com • website: www.yellowdogflyfishing.com • 39