It’s always great to have a fishing trip to look forward to. But it can also be a constant distraction—and occasionally a source of acute stress. Next week we’re off to Gabon to fly fish for tarpon, jack crevalle, longfin trevally, African threadfin, and more. At the same time, we’ve had a magazine to finish.…
Few destinations in the world of saltwater fly fishing still feel genuinely untamed. Astove Atoll, one of the most remote atolls in the Seychelles Outer Islands, remains one of them. Our editorial team’s latest visit — documented in our recent film (see below) — reaffirmed why Astove is widely regarded as one of the finest Indian Ocean fly fishing destinations on…
In our latest film, we explore the flats of Alphonse Island in pursuit of permit, giant trevally, bonefish, triggerfish, and batfish. The resort on Alphonse Island is world-class - a serene retreat for guests looking to unwind - but on the flats of nearby St. Francois Atoll, the action is non-stop. Join us as we…
Fly fishing in the Seychelles is unlike anywhere else on earth. Scattered across the Indian Ocean, its remote atolls offer vast, untouched flats, crystal-clear water, and a staggering diversity of species that challenge and reward anglers in equal measure. From stalking bonefish on endless white sand to explosive encounters with giant trevally on shallow flats,…
So, we’ve just returned from Cosmoledo and are now back behind our desks. It’s winter outside - freezing cold and dark. But the memories from our recent adventure - catching some epic fish and sharing countless laughs with new and old friends - will stay with us for a long time and, hopefully, carry us…
Fall has arrived and so has our September-issue. We’ve been busy fly fishing for sea-run brown trout along the coastal shores of Denmark and Norway, and have headed into the creeks in search for rising fish. Next up are trips to Sørøya in search for halibut, and Cosmoledo Atoll in order to target GT, permit,…
The Indian Ocean is home to some of the most remote fly fishing destinations in the world. In this article, Rasmus Ovesen takes you to Farquhar Atoll – a fabled and far-flung atoll just north of Madagascar known for its incredible species diversity.
BY Rasmus Ovesen - www.instagram.com/rasmus_ovesen/ PHOTOS: Rasmus Ovesen & Martin Ejler…
Welcome to another edition of In the Loop Magazine. Take your time and enjoy all the wonderful articles from near and far. We hope it will provide you with inspiration for upcoming fly fishing trips.
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The Alphlexo is both an amalgamation - and a refinement - of aspects of various other patterns, like the Orvis crab which was tied in green and tan with a mesh body and rubber legs. The first person that I know of who put the chenille legs into the Flexo body was James Christmas in…
Astove Atoll's shallow lagoon, jagged coastline and endless flats surrounded by sheer drop-offs provide unique and versatile hunting grounds for a myriad of gamefish emblematic of the vast Indian Ocean.
Besides GTs, Astove Atoll boasts trophy-sized bonefish, bluefin trevally, triggerfish, barracuda, milkfish and Indo-pacific permit. And if one ventures offshore, one can catch yellowfin…
Discovering Belize with Switch Productions
For those intrigued by saltwater angling or eager to delve into its depths, Belize offers a cornucopia of opportunities. Plus, escaping the bleak Scandinavian winter for the tropical climes of Belize is an irresistible proposition for any avid angler. By Switch Productions - www.switchproductions.no/ We traversed vast expanses of…
Sometimes I think of smart things while fishing for permit. As I walk a beach-side flat for the fourth consecutive hour without seeing any fish, I start thinking of deep things - things I should have probably written down then and there. If only I’d had pen and paper.
BY ANDRE PEDERSEN
This year’s permit-trip…
