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Astove Atoll: Raw, Remote and Unfiltered Saltwater Perfection

Article2. februar 20269Views 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 202612Views 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 202547Views 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,…

Pre-Bid Now: On a Once-in-a-Lifetime trip to Cosmoledo Atoll

News21. oktober 202572Views 0Likes 0Comments

Up for grabs at Redd Villaksen's charity auction on November 13th: Two rods at Cosmoledo Atoll - The Giant Trevally Capital of the World! The trip is scheduled for April 9th - 16th 2026 and the donor is Alphonse Fishing Co. Send your pre-bid to jonawalle@gmail.com or info@intheloopmag.com - the absolute minimum bid is 18…

Farquhar Atoll: Taming the Aqua Hulk

Article23. maj 2025167Views 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…

Fly Tying: The Alphlexo Crab

Article28. marts 2025201Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 – Fly Fishing Bliss in the Seychelles

Blog22. november 2024201Views 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…

The Midas Touch: How to Tackle Indo-Pacific Permit

Article30. oktober 2024365Views 1Like 0Comments

Among fly fishermen with salt in their veins, permit have historically been considered the ultimate flats trophy. But permit aren’t just permit. In fact, there are four different species of permit dispersed across the sub-equator oceanic realm – and while all of them are elusive and challenging to catch, one of them requires a particularly…

Seychelles: Divine Providence

Article9. januar 2024400Views 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 2023471Views 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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Astove Atoll: Raw, Remote and Unfiltered Saltwater Perfection

Flats fishing with Surface Flies – Catching Batfish in the Seychelles

Exploring the Atolls of the Seychelles

Pre-Bid Now: On a Once-in-a-Lifetime trip to Cosmoledo Atoll

Farquhar Atoll: Taming the Aqua Hulk

Fly Tying: The Alphlexo Crab

Astove Atoll – Fly Fishing Bliss in the Seychelles

The Midas Touch: How to Tackle Indo-Pacific Permit

Seychelles: Divine Providence

Tropical Escapism in the Indian Ocean

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