Indian Ocean

Giant trevally on the flats are just one of the Seychelles’ many appeals. Photo: FlyCastaway.

The Seychelles have been deemed home to the greatest saltwater fly fishing on earth, largely due to steady streams of large, aggressive bonefish, endless pristine flats, huge trevally and barracuda, mysterious schools of super-charged milkfish, Indo-Pacific permit, triggerfish and some of the best flats guides in the business. The only downside is that once you have fished

here you will be forever spoiled. Let us help you navigate these remarkable waters and aid you in finding the saltwater experience you have been dreaming of.

Alphonse Island Resort Alphonse Island Resort is the original and arguably the most consistent Seychelles destination where world-class fishing is complemented by some of the best accommodations in the saltwater world. The resort offers guests refined international cuisine, tasteful waterfront chalets complete with private verandas and bathrooms with open-air showers. Rate: $9,840 plus $175 conservation fee per person for a 7 night/6 day package

PAGE 76 Farquhar Atoll Lodge Long known to only the inner circle of adventuresome saltwater anglers, Farquhar was one of the earliest outer islands to be discovered. Its reasonable size, varied flats, coral-strewn lagoon

and prolific blue water fishery make it one of the world’s best multispecies destinations. In the past it was only accessed by mothership but today anglers enjoy a small, simple lodge that makes it the perfect island fish camp. Rate: $11,250 plus $175 conservation fee per person for a 7 night/6 day package

Cosmoledo Liveaboard Accessed by the comfortable Lone Star liveaboard catamaran, Cosmoledo is unquestionably one of the best giant trevally fisheries in the world and has become the benchmark for anglers in search of the epic flats fishing experience. “Cosmo” is a large, untouched ecosystem whose white sand flats, lagoons and channels are ruled by pugnacious packs of giant trevally. However, these fish are not the only species that can be found here in impressive numbers. Big bonefish, bluefin trevally, bohar snapper, barracuda, milkfish, finicky Indo-Pacific permit and a host of triggerfish species all call Cosmoledo home. Hit this trip right and it is as good as saltwater fishing can be! Rate: $15,400 plus $175 conservation fee per person for a 7 night/6 day package

Astove Atoll Lodge Just a stone’s throw away from the famous Cosmoledo Atoll lies the lesser-known but equally prolific Astove Atoll. Among anglers in the know, this atoll is recognized as the greatest GT fishery in all the Seychelles. Angling here has historically been limited due to difficulties in access, but with the construction

of a new airstrip and a simple rustic lodge, small groups of six anglers are now able to access this unspoiled saltwater paradise. Rates: $10,362-$13,160 plus $175 conservation fee per person for a 7 night/6 day package

Providence Atoll Liveaboard Providence Atoll ranks among the largest and least discovered fisheries in the Seychelles. It has vast open sand flats, large areas of turtle grass and intricate coral heads scattered throughout deeper waters. There are many channels, coral spits and dropoffs with several deep cuts that become isolated during spring low tides. Top guides have described it as a massive unpredictable beast that changes moods with the tides and will take years to fully discover and tame. Be among the first to unlock and experience the vast potential of this unique saltwater wilderness. Rate: $13,500 per person for a 7 night/6 day package

St. Brandon’s Atoll Due east of Madagascar and 300 miles northeast of the island of Mauritius lies an obscure and seldom-visited atoll that may be the greatest bonefishing destination in the world. Fished from the comfort of a new, simple eight-person lodge, St. Brandon’s Atoll is a wade fisherman’s paradise blessed with enormous hard-sand flats and staggering numbers of huge bonefish. In addition to this incomparable bonefish resource, anglers will also encounter good numbers of Indo-Pacific permit and a vast array of trevally including bluefin, golden, yellow dot, green spot and the coveted GT. Rate: $8,500 per person for a 10 night/7 day package