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Providence Blog: 11 – 18 March 2025

Week 4 of the season welcomed a group of familiar faces who have fished the Seychelles for many years, and the anglers were eager to dive into the action.

Day 1 began with cloudy skies and occasional downpours, making for rough conditions. Despite this, the anglers performed exceptionally well. Peter O, Andrew, and Fred each landed a GT, while Jim caught three. Steve also landed a GT, and Peter Mc and Gerard each got one as well. Piers landed a GT and a triggerfish, while Peter M caught two triggerfish and a GT, marking a solid start to the week.

Day 2 brought sunny skies and great fishing. Peter Mc, Piers, and Gerard each landed multiple GTs, with the group collectively landing eight. Jim and Brummie added GTs to their tally, while Steven landed two GTs and a napoleon. Joern caught his first GT of the week, and Fred added both a GT and a bonefish to cap off an excellent day.

Day 3 featured warm, sunny weather with little wind. Steve and Piers got into the action early, each landing a GT. Joern had a great day, landing three GTs, while Gerard, Peter O, and Fred each landed two GTs. A strong performance from the group made for a successful day.

Day 4 saw warm, sunny weather with light winds, making the fishing a bit tougher. However, the anglers worked hard and were rewarded. Brummie and Joern each landed a GT, and Peter Mc caught a beautiful 95cm GT. Andrew and Fred also landed GTs, while Piers added two napoleons and a GT to his tally. To cap off a fantastic day, Peter M landed a mustache triggerfish and a 107cm bumpy.

Day 5 continued with hot, sunny, and windless conditions. Steve and Jim each landed a GT, while Piers had a standout day, landing two GTs, the biggest being an impressive 97cm. Joern also landed a 98cm GT, rounding off a successful day on the flats.

Day 6 brought a stark contrast in weather, with rain, high winds, and lightning. Some anglers took shelter on the flats to avoid the worst of the storm, but despite the challenging conditions, the group landed some great fish. Joern finished the week strong with two GTs, the largest measuring 90cm. Piers and Brummie each landed a GT, and all three of the Peters managed to land GTs as well, concluding the week on a high note.

As the week wrapped up, the anglers looked ahead to the neap tides, hoping for a balanced mix of GTs and tailing species in the coming week.

Week 4 Totals:

GTs: 54
Triggerfish: 4
Bonefish: 1
Bumpy: 1
Napoleon: 3
Bluefin: 32

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Providence Blog: 4 – 11 March 2025

Week 3 of the Providence season welcomed a group of longtime fishing friends, all eager to dive into the action.

Day 1 began with heavy rain, but the skies cleared quickly, allowing the anglers to make the most of the improved conditions. Don kicked off his trip with a good triggerfish, while Joe landed a nice bonefish. Greg started the GT action with a solid fish, and Jim and Hardy had an exceptional day, landing 4 and 6 GTs, respectively.

Day 2 brought partly cloudy skies, creating dramatic scenery around the atoll. Greg got things rolling with a GT and a bonefish, while Hardy added two GTs. Michael and Don each landed a GT, and Sekhar caught a mustache triggerfish. Joe landed two more GTs, and Jim continued his hot streak, landing 5 GTs and a triggerfish.

Day 3 saw challenging weather conditions with big seas, high winds, and cloudy skies. Despite these tough conditions, the anglers still had a great day. Randy, Luis, and Greg each landed a napoleon wrasse, while Jim caught a GT. Don and Mike each landed two GTs, capping off a productive day.

Day 4 greeted the anglers with wind and clouds, but they still managed to land some great fish. Don added two more GTs, while Mike landed a GT and a napoleon. Randy, Sekhar, and Luis each caught a GT, and Jim landed two. Greg and Joe doubled up on GTs, with Joe’s fish measuring a solid 99cm.

Day 5 brought overcast skies, making fish spotting difficult, but the anglers continued to do well in the challenging conditions. Jim landed a GT and a triggerfish, while Hardy also caught a triggerfish. Mike had a standout day, landing four GTs, with the largest measuring 93cm. Joe and Sekhar also landed a pair of triggerfish.

Day 6 ended the week with rain, high winds, and tough visibility, but the anglers pushed through. Jim, Randy, and Sekhar each finished the week with a GT. Greg, Hardy, and Luis landed 12 bonefish between them, capping off a memorable week.

As Week 3 came to a close, the spring tides were expected to bring in bigger tides and hopefully more exciting GT action.

Week 3 Totals:

GTs: 48
Triggerfish: 6
Bonefish: 14
Napoleons: 4
Bluefin: 23
Grouper & Snapper: 117

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Providence Blog: 25 Feb – 4 March 2025

The second week of the season welcomed a familiar group of seasoned anglers, all eager to see what Providence had to offer. With big spring tides, expectations were high for epic fishing, and the week didn’t disappoint.

Day 1 began with mostly sunny weather, and the anglers wasted no time getting into the action. Pieter started strong with two GTs, while Chris, Pete, and Dave each landed one. Drew’s first GT of the trip was a stunning 103cm fish. Kevin had an exceptional day, landing three GTs, with his largest measuring 107cm and taking him deep into his backing. The day ended with Joe landing an outstanding 111cm GT, capping off a fantastic start.

Day 2 brought another sunny day, with Chris, Pieter, and David each landing a GT. Kevin and Drew added two more GTs to their totals, while Pete landed three. Mimi reminded the group that it’s not just the men who can catch big fish, landing an impressive 100cm GT.

Day 3 was a sunny but windy day, making fishing more challenging. However, the anglers were rewarded for their persistence. Marko and Anthony each landed a GT, and Drew and Chris added to their totals, with Chris’ fish measuring 94cm. Kevin continued his success with two more GTs, including a 91cm fish.

Day 4 saw more sunshine, but it was a day to remember for Chris, who hooked and landed (as far as we know) the Providence record GT, a massive 134cm fish while walking the flats. Kevin added another GT to his tally, Marko landed two, and Anthony caught three. It was a day of big fish that set a new standard for the week.

Day 5 offered a low-wind, sunny day, perfect for the anglers to take in the beautiful scenery. Kevin and David each landed a GT, while Chris and Drew added one apiece. Pete landed two more, and Mimi caught another GT. Greg had a successful day, landing two GTs, and Jamie, after a week of effort, landed his first GT and his first-ever milkfish.

Day 6, the last day of the week, brought full sunshine and no wind, making the fish more difficult to approach. While the anglers had many shots, the fish were cautious. Jamie managed one GT, but the group kept their spirits high by landing a variety of other species that Providence is known for.

As Week 2 came to a close, the anglers reflected on a week of unforgettable catches, giant fish, and even bigger smiles.

Week 2 Totals:

GTs: 45 (5 over 1 meter)
Bluefin: 59
Milkfish: 1
Other: 79

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Providence Blog: 18 – 25 Feb 2025

The start of the 2025 Providence season brought a mix of new and familiar faces, along with some unpredictable weather. The first day began and ended with heavy rain, with only brief moments of sunshine. Despite the challenging conditions, the anglers showed great perseverance. Timothy kicked off the action with a GT, and Eric landed a nice bluefin, marking his first saltwater fish on fly. Eugene followed with a solid 89cm GT, while Frank caught two GTs and a triggerfish. Tom, Russel, andJoe each landed a GT, but the highlight of the day was Marko’s incredible 127cm GT, a stunning start to the season.

The following day brought clear skies, and the anglers took full advantage. Anthony hooked a yellow margin triggerfish, while Tom added a GT and another trigger. Eugene added two more GTs to his tally, and Frank landed two GTs, including a stunning 105cm trophy. The standout moment came when Shannon landed his first-ever GT, a giant at 110cm, and capped off the day by catching his first yellowmargin triggerfish. Another successful day on Providence.

The sunny weather continued, and the focus shifted to tailing species, which didn’t disappoint. John landed a bonefish, and Shannon managed three. Eugene caught six bones and a triggerfish, while Marko also added a triggerfish to his list. Eric landed his first GT, and Frank completed a flats slam, catching three bones, a triggerfish, and a GT.

The favorable weather continued, and the anglers were treated to an excellent day. GTs made a big comeback, with 17 landed in total. Marko and Anthony each landed a GT, and John had a fantastic day, landing three GTs. Eric, Russel, Tom, Eugene, and Joe each landed two GTs. Tim also managed two GTs, including a particularly memorable battle that resulted in a very respectable bumpy.

The next day, another sunny day offered great visibility, but the fish proved to be a bit more elusive. Still, the anglers managed some impressive catches. Anthony landed another GT, and both Eugene and Shannon added to their GT totals. Russel had an especially successful day, landing two GTs and his first-ever bumpy.

On the final day of the week, the weather couldn’t have been better. John, Tom, Russel, and Joe each landed a GT. Anthony added both a GT and a triggerfish to his tally, while Eugene landed two triggerfish. Tim finished the week strong, landing two GTs, the largest measuring 90cm. After a long chase on foot, William landed his first GT on fly, and Frank capped off the week with an impressive 99cm GT.

As Week 1 came to a close, the tides shifted toward the springs, promising even bigger tides and potentially more epic catches in the days ahead.

Week 1 Totals:

GTs: 47 (3 over 1 meter)
Triggerfish: 9
Bumpy: 2
Bonefish: 13
Bluefin: 34
Other: 78

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Providence Blog: 26 Nov – 3 Dec 2024

Week seven of our season at Providence Atoll began with a mix of familiar faces and new guests, all eager to explore the flats as we transitioned from neap tides to springs, bringing more water movement through the Atoll.

Day 1 kicked off with wind and cloud cover, making fish spotting challenging. Despite the conditions, there were some great catches. Alex and Harry had a memorable afternoon, landing a double-up of GTs. Mike, Marko, and Dale caught a total of five Bonefish, with Mike’s largest at 7.5lbs. Marko also landed a Yellow Margin Triggerfish, and Chris caught a massive Moustache Triggerfish — great work, everyone!

Day 2 saw more wind and cloud cover, making the fishing tougher. Alex had an exceptional day, landing a Bonefish, Triggerfish, and a 102cm GT for a slam. Marko added another Yellow Margin Triggerfish to his tally, while Chris hooked a massive Barracuda. Mike and Dale each landed a Bonefish, keeping the action going.

Day 3 brought clear skies and good visibility, making fish spotting easier. Mike was on fire, landing three GTs with the largest at 85cm. Dale followed up with a solid 87cm GT. Gernot had a fantastic morning, landing a 102cm GT after a great fight. Alex also landed a nice GT and capped off the day by landing a Milkfish after just 40 minutes of fishing. Well done!

Day 4 started calm with no wind and a bit of cloud cover. Chris made the most of the flat conditions, landing a Milkfish. Mike and Marko had a great session, each landing three GTs, while Harry caught two. Stefan also got his first GT of the week. As the day ended, Manual hooked a stunning 105cm GT, capping off a great day.

Day 5 saw hot conditions with minimal wind, but cooler water in some areas kept the fish active. Gernot kicked off his day with a bang, landing his first Milkfish. As the day progressed, Manual caught a 91cm GT from a school of GTs. Alex had an incredible day, landing three impressive GTs: 89cm, 99cm, and 100cm. John Doe had an unforgettable moment, landing a 112cm GT after an epic fight!

Day 6 started with a westward wind, and the fishing was fantastic, with lots of fish spotted moving in schools. Gernot, Manual, and Chris had an outstanding session, landing 13 GTs between them. Tony also had a great day, catching five GTs, with his largest measuring 91cm. Although a few Triggerfish were spotted, none were successfully landed.

As week seven comes to an end, we’re excited to see what the final week of the season holds. With the tides shifting back to neaps, we’re hopeful for more tailing species on the flats.

Catch Summary for the Week:

GTs: 73 (Largest: 100cm Alex, 112cm John Doe, 105cm Manual, 102cm Gernot, 102cm Alex)
Triggerfish: 5
Grouper & Snapper: 98
Bluefin Trevally: 36
Bonefish: 9
Milkfish: 3

Till next time,
The FlyCastaway Guide Team

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Providence Blog: 19 – 26 November 2024

Week six of our 2024 season at Providence Atoll kicked off with eager anglers and perfect conditions. As we shifted from spring tides to neaps, we hoped for calmer waters and more opportunities to target tailing species like Bonefish, Triggerfish, and Bumphead Parrotfish.

Day 1 started strong, with good numbers of fish cruising along the flats. Zane had an outstanding start, landing his first-ever GT at 102cm. Throughout the day, several other GTs were caught, averaging around 80-85cm. Ryan and Brent also added some beautiful Yellow Margin Triggerfish to the tally, with Ryan catching one in the morning and Brent landing another during a low tide session.

Day 2 brought nearly perfect conditions, with clear skies and light winds. Rick landed his first-ever Milkfish after a strong fight. Pat then connected with a stunning Yellow Margin Triggerfish while walking a turtle grass flat. The GTs were out in force, and several big fish were seen cruising. Judah landed an impressive 114cm GT, his first-ever meter fish! Ryan also caught a trophy GT at 100cm, followed by Tom, who landed a 101cm GT — great work all around!

Day 3 was a tougher day, with cloudy skies and wind making conditions more challenging. Despite this, Pat managed two solid GTs, the largest at 95cm. Brent added three decent-sized GTs to the tally, and Zane fought a big fish, eventually landing a beautiful GT that was swimming with a stingray.

Day 4 brought near-perfect conditions with no wind or clouds. Father and son duo Rob and Judah had an incredible morning, landing seven GTs, the largest around 90cm. The Triggerfish were also active, with Tony landing a stunning Yellow Margin Triggerfish. Pat followed suit on the other boat, also catching a Yellow Margin. Later in the day, Tom landed a Napoleon Wrasse while dredging in deeper waters.

Day 5 featured near-ideal conditions again, with minimal wind and clear skies. The GTs were plentiful, with 12 fish caught throughout the day, the largest just under 90cm. Tony had a remarkable day, landing three Yellow Margin Triggerfish, plus a Bonefish and a GT, completing a slam. Zane also caught his first-ever Triggerfish, while Pat and Brent each landed a Yellow Margin Triggerfish. Judah capped the day with another beautiful Yellow Margin.

Day 6 was a bit of a challenge, with low wind but high cloud cover. The fish were skittish, but Pat and Tom adjusted by using thinner leaders and smaller flies, successfully landing a couple of GTs. Rick had a memorable moment, catching a massive Barracuda after a well-placed cast.

As the week came to a close, the weather started to shift back to spring tides, which we hope will bring more water movement across the flats. We’re excited to see what’s in store for the next week at Providence Atoll!

Catch Summary for the Week:

GTs: 53 (Largest: 114cm, Judah)
Triggerfish: 13
Grouper & Snapper: 85
Bluefin Trevally: 34
Bonefish: 1
Milkfish: 1

Till next time,
The FlyCastaway Guide Team

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Providence Blog: 12 – 19 November 2024

Week five of the 2024 season at Providence Atoll started off with welcoming weather, a welcome change from the previous week’s winds and overcast skies. With clearer conditions and calmer winds, we were optimistic for the fishing ahead. The tide cycle shifted from neaps to springs, which brought more water movement and hopefully flushed out some of the warm water on the flats.

Day 1 saw a warm breeze and good fishing. Vladimir had an exciting day, landing a GT, three Triggerfish, a Sailfish, and a couple of Bonefish. Rodion caught his first-ever saltwater fish, a nice GT, while Patrick added three GTs to the tally. A solid start to the week for all!

Day 2 began with calm, clear conditions, and the father-son duo of Judah and Rob quickly connected with Milkfish. Judah landed his first-ever Milkfish after just a couple of casts — great job! Although the GTs were a bit harder to find, Max and Rob each managed to land one, and Tom also hooked a Milkfish by the afternoon.

Day 3 brought slightly windier conditions but excellent visibility for spotting fish. Vladimir and Max both landed two GTs each, while Tom caught a beautiful Yellow Margin Triggerfish. Down south, Roman landed his first-ever GT at over 90cm and followed it up with a decent Napoleon Wrasse. Another great day for the anglers!

Day 4 was calmer with less wind and cloud cover, making for favorable fishing conditions. A few good GTs were landed, with Roman catching the biggest at over a meter. Vladimir added a Moustache Triggerfish and a Bonefish to his tally, while Alan finished the day with a beautiful Bumphead Parrotfish caught in the surf — well done, Alan!

Day 5 brought wind, rain, and challenging conditions. Visibility was low, but the fishing didn’t disappoint. Tom had a memorable moment when he caught a Bluefin Trevally swimming with a stingray. Rodion also landed a nice GT, while Judah hooked a solid GT out east. Alan made his mark, landing his first GT of the week after a perfect cast near a group of stingrays — great work, Alan!

Day 6 started with clear skies and light winds, setting the stage for another solid day. Pat hooked a big Bumphead Parrotfish in the surf, and there was a nice double-up of GTs caught by Pat and Tom. Rodion landed his biggest GT of the week, a 92cm fish on the white sand flats. Rob capped off the day with a monster GT measuring 111cm — a truly impressive catch!

As we wrap up week five, we’re pleased to see the fish are returning in good numbers. The upcoming tide cycle shifts from springs to neaps, which will focus our efforts on tailing species. We look forward to another exciting week at Providence Atoll.

Catch Summary for the Week:

GTs: 44 (largest: 111cm, Rob)
Triggerfish: 4
Grouper & Snapper: 117
Sailfish: 1
Bumphead Parrotfish: 2
Bluefin Trevally: 54
Bonefish: 6
Milkfish: 2

Till next time,
The FlyCastaway Guide Team

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St Brandon Blog: 29 October – 8 November 2024

As we wrapped up our 2024 season at the stunning St Brandon Atoll, we welcomed three eager anglers ready for adventure. Despite facing challenging conditions — strong south-easterly winds, overcast skies, and occasional rain — our guests persisted, and by the end of the week, the weather and fishing improved.

Bonefish were the first to greet us, with healthy numbers found on the flats, coral ridges, and around the islands. The fishing started slower than usual, but our anglers still managed to land a few quality fish. The average size was around 5–6 pounds, with the highlight being a 10.5-pound beauty caught by Mark. Congratulations on a great catch!

Permit were a bit more elusive this week, but the atoll provided some opportunities to cast at tailing fish. We had success twice, with Mike and Tony each landing one.

The Trevally fishing was promising, especially with the Bluefin Trevally, which were seen chasing bait around the islands and sand spits. Our anglers managed to hook a few, landing one Bluefin. We also encountered a number of impressive GTs (Giant Trevally), some of which were particularly large. While we had great opportunities, the timing was often off, and we couldn’t capitalize on some of the bigger fish. However, Mike did land his first-ever GT on the fly, a solid 80cm fish — well done, Mike!

A Golden Trevally also made an appearance, adding to the excitement of the week.

As we conclude our season, we’d like to thank all our guests for joining us in this remarkable corner of the world. It’s hard to believe that another season has ended, but we’re already looking forward to 2025. With an ecosystem as wild and untouched as St Brandon Atoll, we can’t wait for the next chapter of fishing adventures.

Catch Summary for the Week:

Bonefish: 52
Permit: 2
GT: 1
Bluefin Trevally: 1
Golden Trevally: 1

Looking ahead to 2025!

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St Brandon Blog: 15 – 25 Oct 2024

It’s hard to believe that Week 6 has already come and gone, and we’re nearing the end of our St Brandon season and this magical fishery.

Week 7 brought us back to neap tides, with slightly higher water levels and less current throughout the week.

The bonefish were largely schooled up, which made it a bit more challenging to find them in skinny water and on the flats. However, we did manage to locate some tailing bones and land a few real beauties. The average size for the week was a very respectable 6 lbs.

Healthy numbers of Indo-Pacific Permit continued to be seen daily, giving our guests plenty of opportunities throughout the week. As always, however, permit are never easy to convince. Despite many refusals and near-misses, we managed to hook five permit, with one fish making its way into the net before the week came to a close. Congratulations to Chris on landing a solid 8 lb fish that crushed the fly while feeding over small patches of turtle grass on a large white sand flat.

The Trevally species on St Brandon were also present throughout the week, with our guests enjoying some great shots at massive GTs. We managed to hook two giants, though one unbuttoned and the other straightened a 6/0 hook. Bluefin Trevally were spotted smashing baitfish on and around coral ridges on most days. Joerg and Chris both landed a couple of quality fish, with the largest of the week measuring 78 cm and 75 cm, respectively.

All in all, it was another successful week on the water with a group of new friends, all of whom we’d like to thank for joining us.

Our catch tally for the week was:

Bonefish: 40
Permit: 1
Bluefin Trevally: 10

Until next week,
The St Brandon Guide Team

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St Brandon Blog: 1 – 11 Oct 2024

We’ve moved into week five of our St Brandon season, still surrounded by the same great group of guests as the previous week. Unfortunately, Mike had to leave early due to work commitments, but the rest of the crew was still going strong.

This week, our guests experienced some fantastic bonefishing, with plenty of opportunities to fish to tailing bones in super shallow water. Tench and Ben each landed the largest bonefish of the week, both pulling the scales to 8 pounds—well done, guys!

This unique atoll, which we’re lucky enough to call home for a few months each year, kept producing. All of our guests had plenty of chances to cast at happy permit. While we didn’t convert as many opportunities as we had hoped, we still managed to land three beautiful permit. We found pods of two to five fish regularly, as well as singles along the flats and coral storm ridges. JT saved the best for last, landing a stunning 16-pound permit on his final day. This fish, caught with a ray, was truly a memorable moment. Well done, JT!

The trevally fishing was a bit slower this week compared to last. However, we still had some exciting shots at bluefin and giant trevally (GTs), and we spotted some true giants around the islands and coral ridges. We landed two beautiful bluefin trevally, both measuring 78 cm, and one GT at 63 cm. The GTs proved elusive, and although we had a few opportunities, we couldn’t convert every shot.

Sadly, due to rough sea conditions, our group of anglers had to leave the atoll three days earlier than planned. We did however thoroughly enjoy spending the week on the flats with such a great group of guys and hope to see them all again soon!

Until next week

The St Brandon’s Guide team

Our catch tally for the week was: