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Farquhar Atoll – Seychelles

Location: Southernmost atoll in the Seychelles

Fishery: Let’s call it the Seychelles Slam – bonefish, indo-pac permit, and giant trevally. Add a triggerfish, bumphead parrotfish or milkfish and you’ve got the Grand Slam. Farquhar is the place to do it. It is an incredible place to fish with its varied terrain including flats, channels and surf zones. Once the lagoon and flats flood with the tide sight fishing and wading become difficult, so be ready to head out to the blue water with the big artillery for GTs, barracuda, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, dogtooth tuna, grouper, bohar snapper and sailfish.

Accomodations: The lodge is a basic guesthouse with a few simple commodities for comfort: electricity, air conditioning and hot water. Meals (a delicious mix of Creole and international food) are served outside in a covered dining area over looking the water with a magnificent view.

Fishing Program:

  • 2 anglers per boat with a guide
  • Majority of the fishing is done wading
  • When tides and conditions are right for it GT and bluewater
    fishing is done from the boat

Sample Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Depart from home
  • Day 3 Arrive Mahe: Overnight at your elected accommodations
  • Day 4 Charter flight from Mahe to Farquhar. If time permits you will be able to fish some of the nearby flats
  • Day 5-10 Six days of guided fishing on the flats of the Farquhar
  • Day 11 Charter flight from Farquhar to Mahe. Depart for home
  • Day 12 Arrive home

Rates:
Per person based on double occupancy:
At time of writing, subject to change

7 night/6 day package: $12,565 plus $210 conservation fee

Included: Accommodations and meals/soft drinks/mineral water at the lodge, round-trip transportation between Mahe and Farquhar, guided fishing, fishing license.

Not Included: International airfare, accommodations, meals and ground transfers in Mahe, staff & guide gratuities, alcohol, tackle, and flies.

Season: October – April

Capacity: 10 anglers

All arrangements are handled by our trusty friends at Fly Water Travel.

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Bonefish Flies

  •   Features

    • Stiffness of calf tail allows the sili legs to flow in the current
    • Extremely effective on bonefish in the Bahamas and Mexico
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  •   Features

    • Weighted fly pattern catches fish just about everywhere
    • Variety of colors and sizes to imitate shrimp, crabs, baitfish & other food sources
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  •   Features

    • Great crab pattern for Bonefish, Permit and Redfish
    • Tied on a Gamakatsu SC15
    • All have weedguards
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  •   Features

    • Great for Bonefish everywhere
    • Tough, durable & shrimpy looking fly
    • Tied with a prong style weedguard
    • BC stands for Bead Chain eyes
    • #2 approx. 2.50″ long; #1/0 approx. 3″ long
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  •   Features

    • Classic Bonefish fly that works everywhere
    • Weed guard allows for fishing through grass and around mangrove roots
    • Tied on a Tiemco 811S
    • Polar fiber wing gives pulsing action
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  • Beck’s Sili Legs – #6 Chartreuse
  • Gotcha Weedless – #6 Tan/Pear
  • Clouser Minnow – #6 Chartreuse/White
  • EP Spawning Shrimp – #4 BC Tan, #4 Tan
  • EP Crab – #8 Tan

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Bumphead Parrotfish and Triggerfish Flies

  •   Features

    • Profile allows the fly to sink naturally and swim straight
    • Tons of micro movement from legs and marabou
    • Black plastic eyes give crab pattern life
    • Weedguard keeps fly snag free
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  •   Features

    • Excellent bonefish and permit small crab pattern
    • Chicone takes the best features of his favorite crab patterns and leaves out their shortcomings, resulting in optimum castability, hook gap, tracking and sink rate
    • Realistic profile and mottled appearance
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  •   Features

    • Great crab pattern for Permit, Bonefish and Redfish
    • #6 has a prong mono weed guard, #2 has no weed guard
    • Sizes #2: 1″ x 7/8″; #6: 3/4″ x 3/4″
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  • Features

    • Great for so many species.
    • Center-weighted mono keel.
    • Splay hackle claws.
    • Natural apprentice and movement.
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  •   Features

    • Works well on Bonefish and Permit
    • #6 felt body measures 1/2″ x 3/8″
    • Tied on a Tiemco 811S
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  •   Features

    • Great flats pattern to throw at Bonefish or Permit
    • Orange serves a egg sack attractor
    • Realistic legs, eyes and body with sideways movemnt
    • Tied with a prong style weed guard
    • Tied on #2 Gamakatsu SL12S
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  •   Features

    • All the features in a crab to drawe in Bonefish and Permit
    • Tied with Brass Eyes for a medium sink rate
    • Has a single prong mono weed guard
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  • Contraband Crab – #4 Tan
  • Rag Head Crab – #2 Tan
  • Belly Flop Crab – #2 Tan
  • Grand Slam Crab – #4 Tan, #4 White
  • Trigger Crab – #2 Cream
  • Vlaho’s Combo Crab – #4 Rust
  • Flexo Crab – #2 Sand

Milkfish Flies

  •   Features

    • Designed as an algae fly for Milkfish
    • Designed Wayne Haselau, 15 year Seychelles veteran guide
    • Use as a grass fly for Grass Carp
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  • Wayne’s Milky Magic – #6

GT and Bluefin Trevally Flies

  •   Features

    • Great for big predators snacking on Mullet
    • Tough, durable & realistic looking fly
    • Tied on a super sharp Gamakatsu SC15
    • #2/0 3″ long with weedguard; #3/0 5″ long
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  •   Features

    • Great for offshore and freshwater predators
    • Tough, durable & realistic looking fly
    • Tied on a super sharp Gamakatsu SL12S
    • Approx. 8″ long
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  •   Features

    • Great for offshore and freshwater predators
    • Tough, durable & realistic looking fly
    • Tied on a super sharp Gamakatsu SC15
    • Approx. 5″ long
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  • Features

    • Oversized eye that big GT’s Key in on.
    • Fully body fly.
    • The perfect color that guides Recommend in Amirantes Islands group.
    • Super stout 6/0 hook.
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  •   Features

    • Durable block popper
    • A staple for GTs
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  •   Features

    • Capt. Bob LeMay's iconic tarpon dredging fly
    • Lots of natural movement, no unwanted buoyancy
    • 6″ long, large profile for tarpon in deep and murky water to lock on to
    • Bead chain eyes help sink rate and provide a slight rattle
    • In addition to tarpon, very effective on large predators including pike, sharks, golden dorado and cobia
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  • GT Brushy Profile – 6/0 Tan
  • EP Mullet – 3/0 Black/Purple, 3/0 Bronze/White
  • EP Pike/Offshore – 4/0 Black/Orange
  • Tarpon/Pike Snake – 3/0 Black
  • EP Tinker Mackerel – 3/0 Olive
  • NYAP – 6/0 Tan, 6/0 Black

Bluewater and Billfish Flies

  • Features

    • Bubble head allows for big bubble trails.
    • Tied tube style so you can add whatever hook you would like.
    • Mylard, flash and big eyes for predator fish to key in on.
    • Durable head.
    • Extremely light to cast if using the teasing method.
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  • Features

    • Easy tube design allows you to use any hook for specific spices.
    • Mylar and flash produces life like fish scales for strikes.
    • Oversized eyes for predictors to key in on.
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  • Features

    • Designed for large predators
    • Combines natural and synthetic material for durability, bulk and movement
    • Epoxy head adds weight
    • Approx lengths #6/0: 11″, #4/0: 5″
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  •   Features

    • Synthetic yak sheds water
    • Can be used with Bubble Head as topwater or without as a streamer
    • Approx 7″ long
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  • Robrahn’s Bluewater – 6/0 Dark Day, 6/0 Striper
  • Rainy’s Tube Popper – 4/0 Hot Pink/White
  • Rainy’s CB Poppin Feather-Head – 6/0 Pink/White
  • Yak Attack Tube Fly – Pink

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Fly Rods

  •   Features

    • Ultra fast action – windy conditions, long casts, and line carry
    • Konnetic HD – accuracy and loop control
    • Gunmetal anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat
    • Flor grade full-wells cork handle with EVA fighting butt
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  • Scott Sector Fly Rod Video & Review

    Features

    • Guides are PVD coated in a low reflective coating for even greater durability and stealth.
    • Scott’s all new Carbon Web technology improves torsional stability.
    • Reel seat milled from aircraft grade aluminum.
    • CeRecoil stripping guides with nickel titanium frames and super slick Zirconia inserts.
    • Unmatched reliability for easily duplicated performance on the water.
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  • Fast-action 9′ 9 weight for bonefish and triggerfish. If you’d like bring a fast-action 9′ 8 weight as well for bonefish, but if you were only bringing one smaller rod bring a 9 weight.
  • Fast-action 9′ 10 weight for triggerfish and various trevally species
  • Fast-action 9′ 12 weight for GTs and offshore

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Reels

  • Why we love Tibors

      Features

    • Made from solid aluminum bar stock
    • Lightweight to balance with modern fly rods and reduce casting fatigue
    • Triple outgoing line signals, easily removable for silent operation
    • World famous Tibor drag system
    • Made and assembled in the USA
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  • Durable 9 weight size reel with smooth drag system and at least 175 yds of #20 backing, same for an 8 weight if you’re bringing one
  • Durable 10 weight size reel with smooth drag system and at least 200 yds of #20 or #30 backing
  • Durable 12 weight size reel with smooth drag system and at least 250 yds of #30 backing

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Fly Lines

  •   Features

    • 16 strand braided monofilament core stays stiff in tropical heat
    • Welded loops on TT8F-TT9F
    • J3 coating for better shooting, higher floating, water repelling, and durability
    • Sand color shooting head blends into Tropical Blue running line to indicate optimal casting length
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  •   Features

    • Features the revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive for superior shooting ability and increased durability
    • The perfect line for bonefish, tarpon, and permit on the flats; also great for snook, redfish, and sea trout
    • Overweighted by .75 sizes to load rods quickly; use designated line weight for your rod
    • Short, powerful head turns over long leaders with heavy flies
    • Tropi-Core technology remains stiff and slick in tropical environments
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  •   Features

    • Features the revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive for superior shooting ability and increased durability
    • Loads fast for increased accuracy
    • large-length head for line control and optimal casting long and in the wind
    • Tropi-Core technology remains stiff and slick in tropical environments
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  • Weight forward tropical floating WF9F (and WF8F if you’re bringing an 8 weight) fly line(s), that loads easy, punches into the wind and can be presented softly.
  • Weight forward tropical floating WF10F and WF12F fly lines, that punch into the wind and carry big flies.

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Bonefish & Triggerfish Leaders & Tippet

  •   Features

    • 100% fluorocarbon
    • Excellent abrasion resistance
    • Medium stiff
    • 8 lb – 12 lb 30 yd spool, 16 lb – 20 lb 25 yd spool, 25 lb – 50 lb 20 yd spool, 60 lb – 100 lb 15 yd spool
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  •   Features

    • Medium-stiff material with great knot strength
    • Easy casting taper design that casts typical saltwater flies
    • Maximum strength and abrasion resistance
    • Hand tied perfection loop in the butt for quick rigging
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  • RIO Saltwater Leader – 16 lb
  • RIO Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet – 16 lb, 20 lb

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Smaller Trevally and Misc Species Leaders & Tippet

  •   Features

    • 100% fluorocarbon
    • Excellent abrasion resistance
    • Medium stiff
    • 8 lb – 12 lb 30 yd spool, 16 lb – 20 lb 25 yd spool, 25 lb – 50 lb 20 yd spool, 60 lb – 100 lb 15 yd spool
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  •   Features

    • Medium-stiff material with great knot strength
    • Easy casting taper design that casts typical saltwater flies
    • Maximum strength and abrasion resistance
    • Hand tied perfection loop in the butt for quick rigging
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  • RIO Saltwater Leader – 20 lb
  • RIO Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet – 25 lb, 30 lb

GT Leaders & Tippet

  •   Features

    • 100% fluorocarbon
    • Excellent abrasion resistance
    • Medium stiff
    • 8 lb – 12 lb 30 yd spool, 16 lb – 20 lb 25 yd spool, 25 lb – 50 lb 20 yd spool, 60 lb – 100 lb 15 yd spool
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  • RIO Fluoroflex Saltwater Tippet – 80 lb, 100 lb

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Fishing Apparel

  •   Features

    • Made from quick-drying, fast-wicking 100% recycled polyester jersey with 50+ UPF sun protection and Polygiene® permanent odor control; same fabric as our Capilene® Cool Daily styles
    • Comfortable rib-knit neckband
    • Soft-hand graphic application
    • Original fishing-inspired art
    • Artists: Ryan Sharpe (Chase: Atoll Blue), Ed Anderson (Sketched FR Permit)
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  •   Features

    • Ultralight nylon/polyester blend dries in a flash and has 30-UPF sun protection
    • Mechanical stretch in the fabric allows for greater comfort when casting
    • 2.25-oz 52% nylon/48% polyester with mechanical stretch and 30-UPF sun protection
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  •   Features

    • Elastic back for comfort and great fit
    • Two back pockets one zipper closed; two front slash pockets with mesh drainage
    • Double layer fabric on front of leg for durability and protection; drop in utility pocket on right thigh
    • 50+ UPF sun protection
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  •   Features

    • Hood is designed to be worn over a baseball cap
    • Vertical zip closure on front pocket
    • Sculpted cuff with thumb holes for sun protection
    • 100% polyester double knit with 50+ UPF sun protection
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  •   Features

    • Mid-cut, lace-toe and synthetic upper
    • MDurable, saltwater-friendly materials
    • Non-absorbing foam lining with synthetic face
    • Gum rubber outsole for traction when wet
    • Removable Right Angle® Footbed for a secure and comfortable underfoot ride
    • Men’s half sizes: 7 – 14, Width: EE
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  •   Features

    • Lightweight, UPF50 sun glove with improved coverage & fit
    • Synthetic overlay on the index finger for stripping durability
    • Half finger style with extended coverage on index/middle fingers, long length to cover the wrists & pairing snaps for storage
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  •   Features

    • Quick-dry, breathable stretch fabric with laser cut breathing holes
    • Coolcore technology – up to 30% lower surface tempature when wet
    • Longer cape for better sun coverage at neckline
    • Tall enough to fit over back of fishing cap
    • One size fits most
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  •   Features

    • UPF 30
    • Durable and lightweight with COR3™ and Cool Control™ technology – perfect for warm weather fishing
    • Zip-secure back pocket and slash hand pockets with an internal cell phone pocket
    • Partial elastic, brushed tricot lined waistband for adjustability, comfort and moisture management
    • Crotch gusset for comfort and ease of movement
    • Inseam 30”
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  • Sun protection is critical. Lightweight, quick-drying technical fishing apparel with built-in UPF protection is best.
  • Simms Flats Sneakers are excellent for wading around coral

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