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Fly fishing in Seychelles
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With the ever present rave reviews from the media [Wild on the Fly magazine, ESPN .etc] the popularity of Seychelles as a world-class fly fishing destination is rapidly increasing.
Located thousands of miles from anywhere in the Amirantes, the limitless bonefish [called Banane in the Seychelles and Pati Pati in the Tuamoutu Islands], giant trevally, barracuda and milkfish found in the Seychelles have made it a world-class salt water angling destination since 1998.
Fly Fishing
A place where even beginners can sometimes catch 10 bonefish a day and where four world records have been set within a week’s stay, the Alphonse Island in the Seychelles is now one of the most highly sought-after fly fishing destinations in the world. Anglers from around the globe have been heading to the Islands for an opportunity to catch the legendary Milkfish & powerful Bonefish.
The shallow flats of St. Francois, about half an hour away from Alphonse Island, are considered one of the best locations in the world for fly-fishing.
A small island, triangular in shape with 1.2km sides, Alphonse is a private
island with a single resort reached by an hour’s flight from Mahe.
Alphonse Island lies in the heart of the Indian Ocean, 7° South of the Equator and 450 kms South West of Mahé. It is a part of the Alphonse Group that extends 16 kms from North to South and comprises three islands: Alphonse in the North, discovered on 28th January 1730 by Chevalier Alphonse de Pontevez, commanding the French Fregate “Le Lys”, Bijoutier in the middle, so named for its jewel-like beauty, and St Francois in the South, named after Saint-François de Sales.
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*** The best time for fly fishing in the Seychelles is from the end of September to mid May.
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Acommodation on Alphonse Island
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Alphonse Island Resort features 25 Individual “Chalets” resting on pillars, each with thatched roof and a private veranda (60m² including the veranda). All are air-conditioned, elegantly furnished and have international direct access telephone, TV, mini-bar, ceiling fan, individual safe, queen-size bed (or Twin beds on requests), en suite bathroom with bath and African-style outside shower.
The 5 Individual “Executive Villas” are more spacious and modern. The centrepiece of each Villa is a large terrace (50m²) with private Jacuzzi. The main room with the bedroom and the lounge (60m²) provides facilities for the discerning guest; international direct access telephone, TV, mini-bar, ceiling fan, individual safe, queen-size bed, air-conditioning and luxury en suite with multifunction shower cabin...
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Read more on Alphonse Island Resort and view Special Packages...
Getting there:
There are schedule flights operating Mahe/Alphonse/Mahe on
Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The departure time:
Mahe/Alphonse is 10.30hrs
Alphonse/Mahe is 12.00 noon
Private charters to Alphonse Island or visa versa can be made upon request depending on availability of aircraft.
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