The long awaited Thomas & Thomas hosted week on Alphonse finally arrived, setting the tone for a fun week of comradery and exceptional fishing. All anglers were equipped and had only one goal in mind, have lots of fun and catch whatever swims. The “Holy Grail” was one of the first to be tamed by Neville Orsmond, the owner of Thomas and Thomas fly rods, when he held up one of the largest Indo-Pacific Permit for the season so far. The largest that he has seen to hand according to veteran guide, Serge Samson.
The Bench brothers contributed generously to the atmosphere both on and off the water in true Sweet Water Brewery form. During their bluewater challenge the brothers collectively caught twelve wahoo, three sailfish and two yellow fin tuna in a half-day session. Freddy Bench has been knighted as the triggerfish master, also holding up his first Indo-pacific permit.
Lawrence and Elaine Taylor celebrated two fin perfect triggerfish, as well as smashing over 54 bonefish in one day.
As you can hear all species except milkfish where around in great numbers with John Wolstenholme celebrated three ‘’Flats Slams’’ in three days as well as the largest GT for the week of 115cm.
Tip of the hat to everyone accepting the strange behavior from fishermen and fish alike.
Tight Lines from the Alphonse Island Fishing Co Team.
Bonefish: 428
Giant Trevally: 9
Yellow Margin Triggerfish: 4
Moustache Triggerfish: 6
Sailfish: 11
Wahoo: 16
Indo-Pacific Permit: 2
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