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Targeting Permit: The longest drought

Article23. februar 202611Views 1Like 0Comments

In the world of fly fishing, where patience and skill intertwine, anglers occasionally encounter enigmatic phenomena that defy explanation. Christiaan Pretorius, an avid and experienced fly fisherman, found himself in the throes of one such perplexing period known amongst fellow insiders as "The Drought." During this mystifying stretch, even the most expertly tied flies and…

Astove Atoll: Raw, Remote and Unfiltered Saltwater Perfection

Article2. februar 202638Views 1Like 0Comments

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…

Flats fishing with Surface Flies – Catching Batfish in the Seychelles

Article31. januar 202644Views 1Like 0Comments

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…

Exploring the Atolls of the Seychelles

Blog15. december 202567Views 1Like 0Comments

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,…

Broken: Record for Most Permit Caught on a Fly Rod

Article29. september 2025165Views 1Like 0Comments

Ken Watkins has established a new precedent in the world of saltwater fly fishing. During the summer of 2025, he reached a new milestone following a 10 year odyssey in shallow water angling - having succeeded in catching 1,213 permit (the most challenging shallow water species in Central America) in the nation of Belize, with…

Farquhar Atoll: Taming the Aqua Hulk

Article23. maj 2025178Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Astove Atoll – Fly Fishing Bliss in the Seychelles

Blog22. november 2024214Views 0Likes 0Comments

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

Article16. maj 2024361Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

DIY in Mexico: MY THOUGHTS ON PERMIT

Article15. januar 2024409Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Seychelles: Divine Providence

Article9. januar 2024411Views 0Likes 0Comments

Providence. The far western Seychelles. As remote as it gets. 438 miles south-west of the capital, Mahe and about a million miles from anywhere. This wild and stunningly beautiful atoll was first discovered in 1501 by Portuguese explorer Joao da Nova, and it is just about as pristine now as it was five hundred long year…

Tropical Escapism in the Indian Ocean

Article8. maj 2023481Views 0Likes 0Comments

Imagine a remote atoll delimited by pearly-white, palm-strewn beaches; a secluded and wondrous getaway surrounded by flickering azure blue water and set amidst a seemingly endless excess of alluring flats bathed in warm sunlight. Now, add to that a vast number of powerful fish species randomly revealing their ghost-like shadows along the edges of these…

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Targeting Permit: The longest drought

Astove Atoll: Raw, Remote and Unfiltered Saltwater Perfection

Flats fishing with Surface Flies – Catching Batfish in the Seychelles

Exploring the Atolls of the Seychelles

Broken: Record for Most Permit Caught on a Fly Rod

Farquhar Atoll: Taming the Aqua Hulk

Astove Atoll – Fly Fishing Bliss in the Seychelles

Discovering Belize

DIY in Mexico: MY THOUGHTS ON PERMIT

Seychelles: Divine Providence

Tropical Escapism in the Indian Ocean

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