FARQUHAR FISHING REPORT

Week nine of the season was impacted by some inclement weather and a couple of guests decided to remain on Alphonse while it passed. Two guests, Volkmar and Jan, did, however, decide to brave the conditions and were rewarded accordingly.

The first day after the inclement weather proved what all the guides suspected, top notch fishing with both guests landing three GTs each. The improved conditions meant the return of the other guests to make the most of their weeks. Lauren landed her first GT and her husband Mike, followed suit landing one as well. Chris also managed to open up his GT account with one for himself. Ethan ended up landing six GTs and his father landed a solid fish of 107 cm, which ate the fly not far from the boat and proceeded to snap his rod.

The team set out for another day to see what the atoll had to offer, Matt and Ethan had another great day, with Ethan landing three GTs and Matt one. Mike, Lauren, Jan and Volkmar also kept the numbers ticking over, landing another GT each, with Jan also landing his first moustache triggerfish. Volkmar went on a solo walk after the days’ fishing and caught two moustache triggers of his own. The angler of the day was, however, Kevin, who had yet to catch his first GT. Little did he know with a bit of perseverance, this would all change and he ended up landing an incredible 102 cm GT, well done Kevin!

The last couple of days saw the fishing continue to improve, with fourteen GTs landed. Lauren and Mike stood out, with Mike landing three and Lauren five. Jan stood out though, landing a GT, a bumphead parrotfish, and a 60 cm bonefish to complete his Farquhar slam. Matt, Volkmar and Ethan also finished strong, with Matt and Volkmar each landing one and Ethan landing three GTs, to close off a week of outstanding fishing.