Two New Maldives fly fishing destinations

With the popularity of the fly fishing program we set up at Dhonakulhi island in the Maldives we are excited to announce that we have now found two new destinations in the Maldives to add to our portfolio.

In mid July we visited two stunning resorts, Six Senses, Laamu in the South and Kunuhura in the North. Both these resorts provide unique luxury accommodation and have extensive flats systems nearby. We found all the usual tropical Maldivian species (bonefish, bluefin trevally, titan triggerfish and GT's). We even ran into several into-pacific permit (as fussy as there Atlantic relations).

There are some great deals to be had for the remainder of the year so if you are interested in a family holiday to the Maldives with some nice flats fishing nearby then please email us at enquiries@flyodyssey.co.uk or call us on +44 (0) 1621743711.

Some images from our recent trip below.

FLY ODYSSEY AT CLA GAMEFAIR 2013 - STAND KO670 FISHERMAN'S ROW

The CLA gamefair is fast approaching and we will again have a stand at the show. Dates for the fair are the 19th, 20th and 21st of July with the event being held at Ragely Hall near Stratford upon Avon. We have a number of people helping out on our stand this year including:

• Ian Cole, long time fishing guide from New Zealand.

• Paul Procter, one of the UK's finest trout anglers

• Jonathan Tomlinson from SPORTFISH, an expert on saltwater fly fishing tackle. 

We will have information on all of our destinations along with planned group trips for 2013/14. 

Our stand number is KO670 so please drop by to discuss upcoming plans for travel to any of our destinations. 

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Christmas Island fly fishing report

Christmas island continues to produce for our clients. Giles Eustice went to Christmas island in search of Giant Trevally and by the sounds of it he found what he was looking for. Here's a few words about his trip and the pictures say it all....


Hey Mat,

Had a very good week on Xmas island. Spent first couple of days on various, waiting for full moon. Had over 20 bones on one day ...many 3/4/5lb fish...saw bigger - had lady fish, triggers and raised 3 good GT's and landed a couple smaller. My guide managed to break my loomis on day one casting and catching a baby bone while I went after a black tip on the flat - result!



Day 3,4 and 5 sorted myself out the best guides for hunting GT's - have heard that guides at the other lodges do a lot of chumming on the edges for GT's so was glad that the guides at the villages do not practise that and fish properly, hunting the fish. Over all caught 15 GT's and some small blue's. Sighted hooked and set an 80lb fish only to have the last inch of line to clear whip around the reel handle - end of!



Caught numerous 25-40lb fish and the one in the photo the guides estimated 55-60 - it felt like a sack of potatoes ! Last day spent hunting the back lagoons and had a good few opportunities on the golden which was awesome fun and cast to a 90-100 GT but followed to the flat and spooked!



Overall caught a good number of GT's - lost the big one (next time) - saw plenty of good size and had enough variety.

Will send a couple of other photo's.

Many thanks
Giles

Christmas island still offers one of the finest flats fishing destinations in the world. From more information on the lodges that we work with, pricing and itineraries please contact us via email or call 01621743711.