ALPHONSE FISHING REPORT
The first week of November served up some beautiful weather and some very enjoyable spring tides for our guests to enjoy whilst on the water.
Angler David D had a superb week of fishing in the week prior to this, ticking off a number of impressive fish. On this particular day he opened his batfish account with a beautiful specimen of 41 cm, a very unique catch and a fish he was chuffed to have ticked off. His guide then suggested some GT fishing.
They were fishing just outside Alphonse channel as the tide was turning, casting a massive “Beast” fly in the deepwater to entice a giant from the depths. After numerous casts, David persisted, with full faith in his guide Sean who had put him on a meter geet the week before. A few casts later, a behemoth surged up from the depths and smashed the fly. After the long runs stopped the huge fish simply turned itself broadside in the currents below which made it extremely difficult to pull. Pulling as hard as he could, David was able to raise the fish to the side of the boat. Howls of excitement broke out from all on board when the beast hit the net. After some quick photos the fish was measured and came in at a biblical 114 cm, the biggest GT of the season so far.
A massive congratulations to David and his guide Sean on this incredible catch! David would later in the week catch a beautiful 43 cm moustache triggerfish to round off an amazing two weeks of fishing with us. We look forward to having you back in the near future David!
Angler Jonny T was another fisherman who had a very successful few days of fishing with us. His guide took him for a surf walk at Lollipop wreck on his first day, a spot known for its abundance of GTs on the start of the pushing tide. Arriving slightly earlier for a triggerfish session they were greeted with an abundance of the beautiful fish, casting in all directions to try and tempt one. Jonny came right after some attempts at some spookier fish, landing a beautiful 34 cm yellowmargin trigger. After a quick lunch break it was time to begin the big GT hunt, and before they even got away from the boat a big fish was seen cruising in the shallows. Jonny made a long cast and waited for the fish to get closer. As it got to the right distance, he stripped and the fish lit up shortly before inhaling the fly. The geet took off rapidly towards the wreck itself, with his guide in hot pursuit to keep it from a number of corals and objects that would certainly sever the fly line. With some good teamwork they landed the GT which unusually stayed in its pitch black colours - making for some epic photos. Jonny was stoked with his 84 cm beauty. On the way home Jonny quickly stopped off at a bonefish spot which secured him his first ever flats slam. Later in the week Jonny would go on to catch himself two more GTs, well done on your excellent fishing!
Angler Vladimir R also enjoyed a few days fishing before he continued to fishing adventures elsewhere. On his last day on the flats his guide stumbled upon a shoal of feeding milkfish, a mesmerising sight where the fish swim with their mouths wide open inhaling their food as they go. Vlad loves a milk and persisted with great casts until he went tight. Long runs and a few jumps made the fight a very enjoyable one and Vlad eventually overcame the power of the milk to claim the 80 cm prize, he was thrilled. Once the tide completely bottomed out Vlad then went in search of a triggerfish. Without having to look too hard they spotted a nice yellowmargin feeding happily on the bottom. With a soft cast Vlad did what was needed to entice the trigger into an angry eat which then saw his guide charge after the fish to land it before it found a hole or a coral. They landed the beaut and then set off to catch a bonefish to complete yet another flats slam for Vlad. Congratulations on your fishing success Vlad!
A number of other fish were caught on the flats and so we also congratulate Damien on catching a massive 95 cm Milkfish, the biggest of the week. Well done to Darrell on his three GTs caught during the week, Rafael who managed two geets during his week, Ken who managed a GT, a yellowmargin trigger and our biggest moustache trigger of the week measuring 46 cm, Francesco who caught his first ever GT and to Charis who caught her first Milkfish. A big well done to young angler Alexander R who caught the biggest bonefish of the week with a canon 66 cm bone.
The Bluewater fishing continues to fire on all cylinders and a great number of pelagic species came out during the week. Angler Speedy H set the benchmark for the week with his very impressive two sailfish, four wahoo, two dorado and a yellowfin tuna. Well done to Heather who caught two sailfish, two wahoo and a yellowfin tuna. Also getting into the Bluewater action was Greg who caught wahoo and sails on the fly, Sue who caught a number of wahoo, Elizaveta with her first sailfish and Flora with her first wahoo.
