Fly Fishing Maldives
Fly Fishing Dhonakulhi island
For more information please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Maldives website pages now online
You can read more about our Maldives fly fishing options and view a selection on images of the resort and fishing on our Maldives fly fishing webpage which can be found at the following links:
Fly Fishing Maldives
Fly Fishing Dhonakulhi island
For more information please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
Fly Fishing Maldives
Fly Fishing Dhonakulhi island
For more information please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Fly fishing in the Maldives
Over the years we have had many requests about fly fishing opportunities in the Maldives. We also get many requests for tropical holiday locations that are suitable for the family and non fishing partners as well as for the angler. Well, we have just returned from Dhonakulhi island in the Maldives and think we have found a location that offers much for everyone.
From the moment you arrive until the day you depart nothing is too much trouble. The island is one of the most relaxing locations I have had the pleasure of visiting. From the bar that sits over the water where each evening you can view the fish feeding, the two restaurant's with glass bottom viewing of the pristine underwater world, the unique butler service who will take care of any needs during your stay, and the huge variety of water sports (diving and snorkelling) and Spa facilities make this a special place to visit.
From a fly fishing perspective we spent 7 days exploring the areas around Dhonakulhi island in search of giant trevally, bonefish and any other species that would be on the radar of most fly fishermen. What we found was a first class trevally fishery with good numbers of Giant, bluefin and goldspot/striped trevally. On both sandflats and on the edge of reef trevally were a constant. Fishing the edge of the reef proved the most challenging. Daily we targeted giant trevally in the 40-100+lb range. Mornings produced excellent numbers of fish cruising the reef edge, herding the schoals of mullet and snapper hard against the reef. The fish proved more fussy than you would expect for giant trevally. Consistently they would charge the big 6/0 flashy profile fly's. A number of fish ate and one bust off on the coral but generally there would be a refusal at the last minute. Maybe we were fishing too heavy (130lb leader), or maybe just didn't have the right fly for the job but the fishing was as exciting as it gets and I look forward to getting back out there to try and unlock the secret to these fish because they were huge!!
The bluefin and striped trevally were found cruising the flats/beaches and sand islands in good numbers. These are great fish to target with a 7 or 8 wt rod and baitfish pattern. I had recently got hold of the new SAGE ONE saltwater 7 wt and it was a great stick to target these fish with.
Bonefish were high on our priority list and while there is a few reports of bonefish in the Maldives the information is quite patchy. While the habitat on the satellite images looked great you just never know until exploring new water what you will find. What we did find were good numbers of bonefish with a good average size of 4lb with the biggest pushing 6lb. The fish were generally found coming off the edges of the deeper channels up onto the sandflats.
On the same flats giant trevally would be found on the back of reef sharks or travelling as singles or pairs of fish. Early morning they would also be found cruising the beaches and angling writer and photographer Toby Coe managed this good fish of around 45lb.
One of the best parts of a stay at Dhonakulhi island is the fact that your family and children get to experience why we all love saltwater fly fishing so much.
For the week around 20 species of fish were landed on fly including those mentiones above as well as bonito, picaso triggerfish, coronation trout, various cod species and a solitary goatfish. According to the local diveteam based on the island Indo-pacific permit are also commonlu encountered in the lagoon and good numbers fo sailfish and dogtooth tuna are also found close to the resort. We will continue to explore the fly fishing opportunities at this location over the coming year and believe that we have only just scratched the surface.
In summary Dhonakulhi island (Island Hideaway) makes the perfect destination for both family and angler. For more information on fly fishing in the Maldives or if you are planning a family holiday to this part of the world please get in touch and we can help to tailor a package to suit your needs.
For more information please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
From the moment you arrive until the day you depart nothing is too much trouble. The island is one of the most relaxing locations I have had the pleasure of visiting. From the bar that sits over the water where each evening you can view the fish feeding, the two restaurant's with glass bottom viewing of the pristine underwater world, the unique butler service who will take care of any needs during your stay, and the huge variety of water sports (diving and snorkelling) and Spa facilities make this a special place to visit.
From a fly fishing perspective we spent 7 days exploring the areas around Dhonakulhi island in search of giant trevally, bonefish and any other species that would be on the radar of most fly fishermen. What we found was a first class trevally fishery with good numbers of Giant, bluefin and goldspot/striped trevally. On both sandflats and on the edge of reef trevally were a constant. Fishing the edge of the reef proved the most challenging. Daily we targeted giant trevally in the 40-100+lb range. Mornings produced excellent numbers of fish cruising the reef edge, herding the schoals of mullet and snapper hard against the reef. The fish proved more fussy than you would expect for giant trevally. Consistently they would charge the big 6/0 flashy profile fly's. A number of fish ate and one bust off on the coral but generally there would be a refusal at the last minute. Maybe we were fishing too heavy (130lb leader), or maybe just didn't have the right fly for the job but the fishing was as exciting as it gets and I look forward to getting back out there to try and unlock the secret to these fish because they were huge!!
The bluefin and striped trevally were found cruising the flats/beaches and sand islands in good numbers. These are great fish to target with a 7 or 8 wt rod and baitfish pattern. I had recently got hold of the new SAGE ONE saltwater 7 wt and it was a great stick to target these fish with.
Bonefish were high on our priority list and while there is a few reports of bonefish in the Maldives the information is quite patchy. While the habitat on the satellite images looked great you just never know until exploring new water what you will find. What we did find were good numbers of bonefish with a good average size of 4lb with the biggest pushing 6lb. The fish were generally found coming off the edges of the deeper channels up onto the sandflats.
On the same flats giant trevally would be found on the back of reef sharks or travelling as singles or pairs of fish. Early morning they would also be found cruising the beaches and angling writer and photographer Toby Coe managed this good fish of around 45lb.
One of the best parts of a stay at Dhonakulhi island is the fact that your family and children get to experience why we all love saltwater fly fishing so much.
For the week around 20 species of fish were landed on fly including those mentiones above as well as bonito, picaso triggerfish, coronation trout, various cod species and a solitary goatfish. According to the local diveteam based on the island Indo-pacific permit are also commonlu encountered in the lagoon and good numbers fo sailfish and dogtooth tuna are also found close to the resort. We will continue to explore the fly fishing opportunities at this location over the coming year and believe that we have only just scratched the surface.
In summary Dhonakulhi island (Island Hideaway) makes the perfect destination for both family and angler. For more information on fly fishing in the Maldives or if you are planning a family holiday to this part of the world please get in touch and we can help to tailor a package to suit your needs.
For more information please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Iceland sea trout fishing- Huseyjarkvisl River report
We have just had Tom Festing of SPORTFISH and writer Toby Coe in Iceland ly fishing the sea trout river Huseyjarkvisl located in Northern Iceland. The guys landed just over 60 sea trout along with a couple of salmon, brown trout and arctic char for their 3 days fishing. We will put up a longer report shortly but below are some images of the fish they landed.
The sea trout season is best early and late in the season. We have rods available in April 2012 and also again in September/October 2012 which are the two prime periods for ocean fresh sea-run brown trout. Biggest fish landed in 2011 was a 93cm monster pushing the 20 lb mark.
If you are interested in fishing in Iceland in 2011 or 2012 well have a comprehensive range of options for salmon, sea trout, brown trout and char to suit all budgets. For more information please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
The sea trout season is best early and late in the season. We have rods available in April 2012 and also again in September/October 2012 which are the two prime periods for ocean fresh sea-run brown trout. Biggest fish landed in 2011 was a 93cm monster pushing the 20 lb mark.
If you are interested in fishing in Iceland in 2011 or 2012 well have a comprehensive range of options for salmon, sea trout, brown trout and char to suit all budgets. For more information please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
SPORTFISH AND FARLOWS: SAGE ONE LAUNCH UK
We are please to be attending the Launch of the SAGE ONE rods in the UK. We have been invited by SPORTFISH and FARLOWS to be present for the launch of these rods. Events will be held at the respective stores on the following dates:
16th Septmeber, 2011 - FARLOWS, PALL MALL, LONDON from 9AM.
17th September, 2011 - SPORTFISH, READING from 9AM
18th September, 2011 - SPORTFISH, READING from 9AM
More information on the Sage ONE can be found here: SAGE ONE
At each store we will be on hand to discuss where and when throughout the world this new range of single handed rods from Sage will be best used. We will have information at hand on destinations such as New Zealand, Iceland, Chile, Argentina and many more.
For more information or to let us know that you will be attending one of these events please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
16th Septmeber, 2011 - FARLOWS, PALL MALL, LONDON from 9AM.
17th September, 2011 - SPORTFISH, READING from 9AM
18th September, 2011 - SPORTFISH, READING from 9AM
More information on the Sage ONE can be found here: SAGE ONE
At each store we will be on hand to discuss where and when throughout the world this new range of single handed rods from Sage will be best used. We will have information at hand on destinations such as New Zealand, Iceland, Chile, Argentina and many more.
For more information or to let us know that you will be attending one of these events please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Iceland Fly Fishing Report: Huseyjarkvisl River
US clients Glen and Tom recently returned from a multi-river trip to Iceland. The 'hitch' fishing on the Huseyjarkvisl proved a hit......
Thanks for putting together a great trip to Iceland! Here is the biggest fish caught in the first 30 minutes of the trip on the Brieddalsal. Perfect fish: soft take, three big runs and jumps and to the net on the second try. The Huesyjarkvist was really special with just two of us and Christian. Second picture is from there where fish took hitch and big jumps and runs on my 7 wt rod. I definitely would consider going back to Iceland and fishing with Chris. I have many fine memories and it will go down as a really good trip – especially the Huesjarkvist and Chris. I hope we can meet again on a future trip.
If you are interested in fishing in Iceland in 2011 or 2012 well have a comprehensive range of options for salmon, sea trout, brown trout and char to suit all budgets. For more information please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
Thanks for putting together a great trip to Iceland! Here is the biggest fish caught in the first 30 minutes of the trip on the Brieddalsal. Perfect fish: soft take, three big runs and jumps and to the net on the second try. The Huesyjarkvist was really special with just two of us and Christian. Second picture is from there where fish took hitch and big jumps and runs on my 7 wt rod. I definitely would consider going back to Iceland and fishing with Chris. I have many fine memories and it will go down as a really good trip – especially the Huesjarkvist and Chris. I hope we can meet again on a future trip.
If you are interested in fishing in Iceland in 2011 or 2012 well have a comprehensive range of options for salmon, sea trout, brown trout and char to suit all budgets. For more information please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
Iceland Fly Fishing Report: Breiddalsa River
The Breiddalsa is still fishing well. A total of 583 fish have now been landed with an average weight of 3.9kg. Largest fish this season has been a 22lb fish. Jokla has passed the 200 fish mark. Client Paul Beasley had this to say about his trip....
I would like to thank you for my week's fishing at the Jokla and Breiddalsa lodges. I had an excellent time, with very good fishing, particularly on the Breiddalsa river. The organisation of the trip was first class, and my guides Hutti and Siggi were amoung the best I have had anywhere. I attach a few of the many photographs I took - there is a good one of Siggi with a 92 cm fish, which perhaps you could pass on to him.
If you are interested in fishing in Iceland in 2011 or 2012 well have a comprehensive range of options for salmon, sea trout, brown trout and char to suit all budgets. For more information please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
I would like to thank you for my week's fishing at the Jokla and Breiddalsa lodges. I had an excellent time, with very good fishing, particularly on the Breiddalsa river. The organisation of the trip was first class, and my guides Hutti and Siggi were amoung the best I have had anywhere. I attach a few of the many photographs I took - there is a good one of Siggi with a 92 cm fish, which perhaps you could pass on to him.
If you are interested in fishing in Iceland in 2011 or 2012 well have a comprehensive range of options for salmon, sea trout, brown trout and char to suit all budgets. For more information please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Client Report: Varzina Trout Camp
Just had some clients return from Varzina Trout Camp. I think the images and words sum up their trip perfectly...
salut Matt
it was FANTASTIK !!!
Pascal and me was very very very happy :
the trout camp
the guids and staff
trout
ambiance with russian clients
top of the top
Images copyright of Jean-Chrstophe Rouxel
If you are interested in fishing in Russia in 2012 well have a comprehensive range of options for salmon, brown trout and char to suit all budgets. For more information please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
salut Matt
it was FANTASTIK !!!
Pascal and me was very very very happy :
the trout camp
the guids and staff
trout
ambiance with russian clients
top of the top
Images copyright of Jean-Chrstophe Rouxel
If you are interested in fishing in Russia in 2012 well have a comprehensive range of options for salmon, brown trout and char to suit all budgets. For more information please email us or call on +44 (0)1621 743711.
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