FARQUHAR FISHING REPORT
The eighth week of the Farquhar season had ten guests from South America, South Africa, and Germany gathered to take on Farquhar’s flats and the diverse species it has to offer.
Day one, the group focused on catching GTs, with nearly everyone landing one, including first-timers. Nico had a standout moment, after maybe ten casts across the potholes, the tan and grizzly hackle brush fly was eaten off the surface by a large black GT. The GT proceeded to stitch the fly line through several coral heads. Guide Chad, armed with his goggles launched into the water and unstitched the line allowing the fight to continue. After several minutes of masterful fighting by Nico, the fish was brought to hand. A beautiful 108 cm slab of Farquhar GT.
Day two saw slower fishing, but still some great moments. Nico completed a flats slam, landing two GTs, a bonefish, and a moustache triggerfish, while others caught a mix of GTs. On Day three, the action continued with more GTs for Nick, Nico, Rodrigo, and Volkmar. Christian dedicated sometime during the day to chasing permit on the white sand beaches on the inside of the lagoon. After just a short while and several casts, he finally tempted one into eating and managed to land a smaller, but still impressive, elusive golden nugget.
The tides on day four were slightly better suited to targeting bumphead parrotfish. Most of the team dedicated the afternoon to bumpies and triggerfish and some guests capitalized on the conditions, with both Jorge and Christian landing their first bumpies. Christian caught three GTs and Nick, with head guide Gerry, landed a large GT over a meter, as well as a triggerfish. Day five brought tougher conditions, but the team still landed several GTs, Nico landed two and James smashed it, landing three for the day, making it nine GTs for the team for the day.
The final day was challenging due to an approaching cyclone, and while fish were not as aggressive, Rafael still landed a GT to close out the trip. The team left satisfied, already looking forward to their next visit.
