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St Brandon Blog: 26 May – 5 June 2026

Week Eight of the April – June 2026 season at St Brandon’s Atoll was defined by spring tides, bringing stronger water movement and dynamic fishing conditions across the flats. The increased tidal range demanded adaptability from both guides and anglers, but those who embraced the changing conditions were rewarded with another memorable week of world-class fishing.

Bonefishing remained outstanding, with 95 bonefish landed over the course of the week. Once again, the quality of fish stole the show. Henry landed a magnificent 10 lb bonefish, one of the standout catches of the season and a true trophy by any standard. Ethan added an impressive 9 lb fish, while Malcolm rounded out the highlights with a superb 8 lb bonefish. These exceptional catches reinforced St Brandon’s reputation as one of the world’s premier destinations for trophy bonefish.

Permit fishing continued to reward anglers willing to put in the time and effort. Despite the stronger tidal movement, three permit were successfully landed. Preben enjoyed an excellent week, bringing two beautiful fish to hand weighing 7.5 lb and 6 lb, while Henry added another quality 6 lb permit. Each fish reflected the patience, accurate presentations, and persistence required to tempt one of the flats’ most challenging species.

The bluefin trevally added another burst of excitement to the week’s fishing. Although only one bluefin was landed, its explosive take and powerful fight served as a reminder of why this species is such a favourite among anglers visiting the atoll.

From trophy bonefish and rewarding permit encounters to fast-paced trevally action, Week Eight delivered another memorable chapter in an exceptional 2026 season. A heartfelt thank-you to all our guests for their enthusiasm and determination throughout the week. We look forward to welcoming the next group of anglers to experience the magic of St Brandon’s.

Tight lines,
The St Brandon Guide Team

Catch Tally

Bonefish: 95
Indo-Pacific Permit: 3
Bluefin Trevally: 1

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St Brandon Blog: 19 – 29 May 2026

Week Seven of the 2026 season at St Brandon’s Atoll was defined by neap tides, bringing calmer water movement and ideal conditions for stalking fish across the atoll’s vast network of pristine flats. The slower tidal flow allowed anglers to carefully target cruising fish in a variety of habitats, resulting in another productive and rewarding week.

Bonefishing once again formed the backbone of the action, with an impressive 111 bonefish landed over the course of the week. The quality of fish continued to shine, with Sue, RJ, and Katie each landing superb 8 lb bonefish. These trophy-sized fish provided unforgettable moments and reinforced St Brandon’s reputation as one of the finest bonefish destinations in the world.

While permit fishing proved more technical, anglers who remained patient were rewarded. Two permit were landed during the week, with Dan and Bryon each bringing beautiful 8.5 lb fish to hand. Both captures were the result of careful stalking, accurate presentations, and making the most of limited opportunities—exactly what makes permit such a prized catch.

The week’s biggest adrenaline rush came courtesy of the giant trevally. Although only a single GT was landed, it was one to remember. Chad’s powerful 76 cm giant trevally showcased the explosive takes and relentless power that have made this species one of the most sought-after targets on the flats.

With steady bonefishing, quality permit action, and an exciting GT encounter, Week Seven delivered another memorable chapter in the 2026 season. The favourable neap tide conditions once again highlighted the diversity of St Brandon’s fishery and the incredible sight-fishing opportunities it offers. A sincere thank-you to all our guests for another fantastic week—we look forward to the adventures still to come.

Tight lines,
The St Brandon Guide Team

Catch Tally

Bonefish: 111
Indo-Pacific Permit: 2
Giant Trevally: 1

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St Brandon Blog: 12 – 22 May 2026

Week Six of the 2026 season at St Brandon’s Atoll was shaped by spring tides, bringing stronger water movement and exciting opportunities across the flats. The increased tidal flow created dynamic fishing conditions, rewarding anglers who remained adaptable and made the most of every chance.

Bonefishing continued to impress, with 105 bonefish landed during the week. The quality of fish was exceptional, with several trophy specimens brought to hand. Steve Charles enjoyed an outstanding week, landing magnificent 9.5 lb and 9 lb bonefish, while Randy added a superb 8.5 lb fish. These memorable catches once again highlighted why St Brandon’s is regarded as one of the world’s finest destinations for trophy bonefish.

Permit fishing was undoubtedly the standout feature of the week, producing an outstanding 10 permit. Steve Charles landed two exceptional fish weighing 13 lb and 7.5 lb, while Chris enjoyed a remarkable run of success, bringing five permit to hand, the largest tipping the scales at 8.5 lb. Mike also joined the action with a quality 8.5 lb permit, making it one of the most productive permit weeks of the season. The results were a testament to patient stalking, accurate presentations, and making the most of the opportunities created by the larger tides.

The bluefin trevally added another burst of excitement, with two fish landed during the week. The standout belonged to Steve Raymond, whose powerful 65 cm bluefin delivered the blistering runs and aggressive takes that have made this species a favourite among anglers visiting the atoll.

With trophy bonefish, exceptional permit fishing, and exciting trevally action, Week Six proved to be one of the highlights of the season so far. A huge thank-you to all our guests for their enthusiasm, determination, and great company on the flats. We look forward to seeing what the weeks ahead have in store.

Tight lines,
The St Brandon Guide Team

Catch Tally

Bonefish: 105
Indo-Pacific Permit: 10
Bluefin Trevally: 2

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St Brandon Blog: 5 – 15 May 2026

Week Five of the 2026 season at St Brandon’s Atoll was defined by neap tides and persistent winds, creating challenging conditions across the flats. The combination of slower water movement and gusty weather demanded patience, accurate presentations, and a thoughtful approach from both guides and anglers. Those who adapted to the conditions were rewarded with another memorable week of fishing.

Bonefishing was once again the standout, with an impressive 125 bonefish landed during the week. Large numbers of single fish and doubles were seen cruising the pristine flats, providing exciting sight-fishing opportunities throughout each day. Several quality fish in the 8 lb class were brought to hand, reinforcing St Brandon’s reputation as one of the world’s premier destinations for trophy bonefish.

Permit fishing remained technical but rewarding. Four permit were successfully landed, with Chad enjoying an exceptional week by bringing two fish to hand, including a superb 8 lb permit. Randy added a solid 5.5 lb fish, while Chris rounded out the tally with a 4 lb permit. Each fish was the result of careful presentations and well-earned persistence in the demanding neap tide conditions.

The bluefin trevally provided plenty of excitement whenever opportunities arose. Four fish were landed during the week, highlighted by Chad’s impressive 68 cm bluefin and Steve Raymond’s strong 65 cm fish. Their aggressive takes and blistering runs delivered the fast-paced action that makes bluefin such a favourite among visiting anglers.

Despite the testing conditions, Week Five delivered outstanding bonefishing, quality permit action, and memorable trevally encounters. A huge thank-you to all our guests for their determination and enthusiasm. With the season continuing to build momentum, we’re excited to see what the coming weeks have in store.

Tight lines,
The St Brandon Guide Team

Catch Tally

Bonefish: 125
Indo-Pacific Permit: 4
Bluefin Trevally: 4

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Providence Blog: 28 October – 4 November 2025

With the team finally back on Providence after the cyclone, spirits were high and everyone was eager to get onto the flats and see what the atoll had in store. The week delivered a wide range of species, some exceptional catches, and plenty of memorable moments.

Day 1:
A sunny day greeted the anglers and set the tone for an exciting return to the flats. Ivan and Scott kicked things off with a GT each, while Kelly, Casey, and Tim put in a strong performance on the bonefish, landing seven between them. Brian added a GT of his own, and Keith and Mike each landed two GTs, with Mike also bringing a quality bonefish to hand. Carl rounded out a productive session with a triggerfish and a bonefish, while David landed a trigger and two bones. Zak finished the day in style with four triggerfish and a bonefish—an excellent opening day back on Providence.

Day 2:
Clear skies and sunshine continued into the second day, providing great visibility on the flats. Ivan wasted no time, landing two triggerfish early on, with Brian adding another soon after. Mike landed both a triggerfish and a GT, while Keith brought a GT and a bumpy to hand. Karl matched him with a GT and a bumpy of his own, and David added a trigger and a bonefish. Another strong day with a variety of species landed.

Day 3:
The sunshine held for a third consecutive day. Scott landed a GT and a bonefish, with Casey also getting on the board with a bone. David landed a GT, and Keith produced one of the highlights of the week with the first sailfish. Karl added a trigger and a GT, while Mike had an excellent day, landing three triggerfish.

Day 4:
The weather turned dramatically—dark skies, rain, and strong winds made for challenging conditions. Despite this, the anglers pushed hard and were rewarded. Tim and Casey each landed a bonefish, with Casey also bringing a sailfish to hand. Kelly landed two bonefish and his own sailfish, while Zak, Keith, and David each joined the sailfish action with one apiece. Keith also added a GT, and David secured a bumpy. Scott landed two bonefish, while Ivan had a standout day with four bonefish, a trigger, and a GT, completing his slam. A remarkable effort in tough conditions.

Day 5:
The bad weather persisted, but morale stayed high. Brian and Mike each landed two bonefish, while Keith added another two GTs. Kelly landed a bonefish, Tim produced two bones, and Casey added a bonefish and a GT. Zak, David, and Karl each contributed with bonefish of their own, with Karl landing two.

Day 6:
The weather remained mixed, with only the occasional break in the clouds. Zak landed a Napoleon wrasse, a rare and impressive catch. Tim and Kelly each landed a GT, and a strong mix of other species rounded out the day as the anglers made the most of the conditions.

With neap tides shifting into springs, hopes are high for increased GT activity in the coming week. Anticipation is building for what Providence may deliver next.

Catch Tally
GT: 20
Triggerfish: 16
Bonefish: 37
Bumpy: 3
Sailfish: 6
Napoleon: 1
Bluefin: 30
Other: 222

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Providence Blog: 18 – 25 March 2025

Week 5 on Providence saw a mix of familiar and new faces eager to hit the flats. Despite varying weather conditions, the anglers were determined to make the most of each day.

Day 1: The weather was warm and overcast, making fish spotting a challenge, but some solid catches were made. Stephen and Rich each landed a giant trevally (GT), while Mike landed a 93cm GT. Dave M kicked off the week strong with a fantastic 101cm GT.

Day 2: Overcast and windy conditions made for tough fishing, but anglers still managed to land a wide variety of species. Stephen and Fred both caught GTs, while TJ and Jeff C each landed one as well. The highlight of the day was Rich, who hooked an elusive milkfish in overtime after an epic battle—well done to all.

Day 3: The weather shifted to sunny and windless conditions, perfect for sight fishing. Dave M, Stephen, and Rich each landed two bonefish, and both Dave and Stephen also caught GTs. In an exciting moment of mayhem, Mike, TJ, and Brian all tripled up on GTs. TJ had an incredible day, landing four GTs and a triggerfish, while Brian also added a triggerfish to his catch. Elsewhere, Therese landed her first Napoleon wrasse, and Dave B and Fred each caught GTs. Fred’s largest GT was 98cm, and Jeff S wasn’t far behind, landing two GTs with one reaching a remarkable 102cm. To cap off an action-packed day, Stephen landed an epic 114cm GT, finishing a truly memorable day on the flats.

Day 4: Another sunny, windless day greeted the anglers. TJ got things rolling early with a GT and triggerfish. Dave M added another GT to his tally, and both Jeff S and Stephen landed two GTs each. Brian caught two triggerfish, and Fred and Jeff C also added triggers to their lists.

Day 5: A dark and rainy day kept the anglers in their raincoats, but it didn’t dampen their spirits. Dave G and Jeff S each caught a GT and a triggerfish, while Jeff C landed three triggerfish. Brian continued his success with two GTs, and Fred, Steven, and TJ also caught one GT each. Mike rounded out the day with two GTs and a triggerfish, making for an impressive catch despite the dreary weather.

Day 6: On the final day of the week, Providence remained dark and rainy, but the anglers pushed through. TJ, Mike, and Jeff C all landed GTs, with TJ catching three. Rich added another GT to his haul, while Fred landed an impressive 99cm GT and a triggerfish. Brian, Dave B, and Jeff S all caught bonefish, with Dave’s breaching the 10lb mark. Brian and Jeff S also added a GT each, finishing off a fantastic week of fishing.

As the neap tides shift to spring, focus will turn more to GT fishing, with excitement building for what the coming weeks will bring on Providence.

Weekly Totals:

GTs: 47 (3 over 1 meter)
Bonefish: 11
Triggerfish: 15
Milkfish: 1
Napoleon Wrasse: 1
Bluefin Trevally: 40
Other species: 175

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Providence Blog: 5 – 12 Dec 2023

Before we knew it, the final week of the Providence October – December 2023 season was here.
Fate would have it that we welcomed back our friends from AOS, Alex and Stephan. They were hosting a full house of guests from Austria, Marco was staying on for another week and our friend from South Africa, Peter, joined the group. A few first-timers to the salt and some guests on their 10th trip to the Seychelles. We were set to finish the week and season strong.

On the first day, we had some patchy light and low winds. Manuel, Gernot, and Chris’s team got straight into the action when they came across a mob of nurse sharks with about 200 GTs with them. Chris and Manuel landed a few GTs immediately, but the day went to Gernot, who landed his first GT and 3 others, including a 112cm. Well done Gernot The husband and wife team of Klaus V and Christina teamed up with Peter. Peter got off the mark early with an excellent GT on a crab. They all landed 1 bonefish each, and Christina got a sizeable yellow margin trigger to hand. Klaus V also landed a nice-sized Napoleon. The new team of Freddy, Klaus and Lucas landed their first GTs for the trip. Alex, Stephan, and Marco also got into the gents and brought 6 to hand. Bring the first day to a close with 17 GTs landed and signs of good things to come.

Sadly, as we often experience on the atoll, the weather can change on a dime, and we woke on the second day to 360 degree glare and rain all day. The teams thus set out to find a few bonefish; Lukas and Klaus landed their first 2 bones each, whilst Freddy caught his first and five more for the day, plus landed his first ever sailfish. Well done gents! Christina and Peter landed the only 2 GTs for the day.

We rose to beautiful weather on day three and set out to try to make up for the previous day’s bad light. Freddy, Klaus, and Lukas kept their momentum going with 1 each and 5 more bonefish. Peter, Christina, and their husband Klaus landed 8 bonefish—five for Peter, 2 for Klaus, and 1 for Christina. Alex, Stephan, and Marco found five lovely bones in the morning, and Stephan landed the first and only bumpy for the week. But the day’s fish went to Marco, who hooked and landed a GT measuring 114cm after a stressful fight involving some coral heads and a few swims. Well done, Marco!

On the 4th day, we had much of the same momentum. The teams kept the GT tally steadily ticking over with many more memorable catches. The trio of Alex, Stephan, and Marco landed 8 GTs, but the most memorable was 1 of Stephan’s fish that ate spectacularly after a long follow-in; the fish also measured 97cm—well done gents! Klaus, Freddy and Lukas also landed 5 GTs, 2 for Freddy and Klaus and one for Lukas, including a nice GT caught by Klaus V. This brought the day’s tally to 13 more GTs.

For the 5th and second to last day of the season, it looked like we would have excellent light and low winds. Peter got off the mark first with an absolute cracker of a fish, which after a short chase and another swim, the fish measuring 115cm was landed. His fishing partners Klaus V and Christina sadly ost a bumpy each shortly after. The other teams used the light well and caught many more GTs. Freddy, big Klaus and Lukas landed 7 GTs between them. The trio of Alex, Stephan and Marco matched this number. Emanuel, Chris and Gernot landed four more, whilst Chris ended the day off with a sailfish. Well done to everyone!

The season’s final day was here and thankfully the weather was going to play fair. We set off with blue skies and high hopes. Big Klaus landed his final GT for the trip which was spotted sitting in a white hole. Marco, Stephan, Klaus V and Peter also finished with a final GT each for their trip. Gernot and Manuel also landed a fish each, but it was Gernot who topped the teams with a second fish in the afternoon. Well done to all on a great week fo fishing and fun to close out our season!

This brings the week tally and the season to a close as follows:

GT – 63 (3 > 112cm)
Bonefish – 33
Bumphead Parrotfish – 1
Triggerfish – 1
Sailfish – 2
Napoleon – 2
Other – 112

Till next season,

The FlyCastaway Guide Team

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Providence Blog: 28 Nov – 5 Dec 2023

For the seventh week of the Providence October-December season, we welcomed back some new and old faces, along with great friend Tony who was staying on for his second week. A team of 5 from South Africa, including Andy, Andrew, Mark, Hilton and George joined us, whilst Dan and Charles from the USA made their first trip to Providence and Marco returned for another crack at what the atoll has to offer.

We rose on the first day to almost no wind and bright blue skies, an absolute relief given the conditions we experienced the week prior. Hilton got off the mark early with his first GTs of the trip and the guys got stuck into some excellent Bommie bashing to stretch the lines and see what their gear was made of. Andrew managed to get a GT for himself, but the rod of the day was Tony who made up for the terrible weather the week before. He landed 5 GTs, 2 over a meter (107 cm and a 103 cm) as well as a fish of 97 cm. It is an excellent example of making it count when it matters. Well done, Tony.

We had the same beautiful weather on the second day including some severe heat. There was zero wind but amazing blue skies. Tony landed a nice GT, whilst the team of Hilton and George landed a GT each for the day. Andrew landed a beautiful GT of 93 cm in a big drainage and Mark simultaneously hooked a giant Bluefin, making a great double-up of the photo. The trio of Charles, Dan, and Marco got 6 GTs to the boat between, during which Charles landed 3 and Dan landed his first of 101 cm. Well done Dan! Charles landed an exceptional fish of 109 cm as well.

We went to a completely different weather conditions on the third day: gloomy grey skies and all-day rain awaited us. We waded out into the gloom with high spirits. Andy landed his first triggerfish on his first trip to the Seychelles, an excellent achievement that can often take many trips to achieve. Andrew landed a beautiful sailfish and Marco landed another GT for the day.

On the fourth day, we hesitantly peeked out the window hoping that the weather had gone! To our joy we were back to beautiful blue skies and low winds. Tony kept his momentum going by landing a GT and a sailfish in the morning. Hilton also managed to bring a sail to hand, however George was the hot rod on his boat by landing 2 GTs before the end of the day. The ever-steady Marco landed yet another GT for the day, whilst Charles and Mark found a few bonefish and brought 6 to hand.

The 5th day held more incredible weather and the teams were well into the swing of things.
George caught his first trigger of the trip….well done George. Hilton and Andrew landed 1 GT each and Tony also kept his average up by getting yet another GT. The ever-consistent Marco landed two GTs out of a drainage, 1 of them measuring 90cm.

For the final day, it almost felt like the weather might be too nice in that warm water might play a part. The trio of Andrew, Hilton and Mark found some GTs, and Andrew cashed in by landing 3 by himself. Hilton also snagged one to bring his Prov trip to a successful close. Andy caught his second trigger for the trip. Well done. Tony did exceptionally well to land four triggers for the day, a personal record for himself. Well done, Tony. The trio of Charles, Dan and Marco landed 2 GTs and Charles and Marco landed their first triggers of the trip. Well done gents!

This brings the week’s tally to:

GT – 32 ( 4 > 1m biggest 109cm)
Bonefish – 6
Triggerfish – 7
Sailfish – 4

Till next week,

The FlyCastaway Guide Team

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Providence Blog: 14 -21 Nov 2023

We welcomed a full group of anglers from our friends at Yellowdog for the 5th week of fly fishing during our end-of-year season. Most of our new arrivals had never been to the Seychelles before, while a few others had recently spent limited time fishing another atoll in the region. Eager to show our new visitors our office for the next 6 days, we quickly got their gear ready and set off for an afternoon in the deep blue, hoping to catch a couple of edibles for the week ahead.

We got off to a great start on the first full day with 14 GTs shared between the group. Matt, John, George, Jarret, and Jud all opened their Providence GT accounts during the day, Jud’s fish a special catch breaking the fabled 100 cm mark. The top rod of the day however was Andy who landed 4 GTs, both impressive fish measuring 105 and 97 cm respectively. These 2 fish were caught in as many casts and within a minute of each other! Exciting stuff, well done, Andy!

With good weather conditions and energy levels that matched that of the day before, we headed to the flats excited about the fly fishing potential that lay before us. Pete got off the mark early with a nice GT, while Andy kept his good form going with another GT. Jud got off to a flying start as well with 2 GTs early during the day. On the tailing species front, John C got his and the group’s first bumpy to hand, as well as a Napoleon in a busy afternoon session somewhere deep in the atoll. Well done, John! In the deep blue, the team of Jay, Jeb, and George experienced some extraordinary fishing for speedy sailfish; landing three and hooking many more!

On the third day, the light continued to play ball, but the wind had other ideas, cranking up several notches. Jay got his first GT of the trip, while Matt and John landed their first-ever Bumpies. Well done, gents! The late afternoon Bluewater run produced a very respectable yellowfin tuna for John C, something that was greatly appreciated by everyone on board the Maya’s Dugong!

On the 4th day, we focused our attention on the tailing species and our guests made quick work of the opportunities that presented themselves. John D and Andy landed their first trigger each, as well as 5 bones and 1 small GT, resulting in a slam for John D. Ian and Rob also managed a GT each for the day while Jud added a triggerfish, bumpie, and greater barracuda to his growing list of species landed for the trip. Elsewhere on the atoll, George, enjoyed a purple patch of action landing his first bumpie, 2 GTs, a triggerfish, and a large barracuda. His boat partners, Pete and Jay, chipped in with a bumpie each bringing a busy day of flats fishing action to an end.

The 5th day had us dealing with bad light and strong wind, which resulted in very challenging fly fishing conditions for our guests to contend with. Despite the conditions, Jeb and Jarrett both enjoyed success, each landing their first bumpies, a colossal achievement! John C managed the only GT of the day, while his boat partners, Andy and Rob got stuck into the bones landing 16 between the pair. Ian, Pete, and John D landed 5 bonefish as well as several shots at Big Permit between the bonefish action. The anglers that caught fish on day 5 should be proud of their efforts considering the severity of the weather conditions.

We woke on the sixth day to clear skies, and we thought that we might be in luck, but shortly after breakfast, the clouds closed in, and the wind blew gale. Despite this, the teams did very well. Jud and George landed some bonefish and got some shots and truly massive GTs. John C and Jeb each landed bonefish of 10 lbs. Well done, guys! Andy, Matt, and John D landed 13 bonefish for the day. John D also added a giant barracuda and another triggerfish to his collection, which is a perfect way to end the week.

The week’s catch tally was as follows (tough light and strong winds made it difficult, but we still managed to record some great catches):

• GT – 27 ( 2 of 1m ) biggest 105cm

• Bonesfish – 56 ( 2x 10lb)

• Triggerfish – 5

• Barracuda – 3

• Sailfish – 3

• Napoleon – 3

• Total tally of other fish landed for the week – 356

Till next week,

The FlyCastaway Guide Team

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St Brandon Blog: 30 Oct – 9 Nov 2023

Our 9th week brought us back to the neap tides with a slightly higher water level and less current throughout the week. Unfortunately we had little to no wind the entire week, which kept the warm water on the flats for most of the week which made the fishing challenging at times.

The bonefish schooled up this week which made it a bit tougher to find them in skinny water and on the flats. We did however still manage to land some good fish, with Peter landing a beautiful fish of 9lbs. Well done Peter!

Jim, who was busy with his third week with us, was in full Permit hunting mode. His sights clearly set in, he landed another 5 during his final week with us, including another 14lbs fish. Congrats Jim on some great angling!

The trevally were still around in good numbers …most notably the Bluefin. Mike however managed to spot a school of GTs during one session and despite hooking up, it was the smaller fish measuring 85cm which got his fly first…oh what could have been!