67 CM INDO-PACIFIC PERMIT AT COSMOLEDO ATOLL

The new fishing week of the Cosmoledo fishing season saw the return of many anglers back to the flats. Out of the 12 rods, only four were new to the Cosmo experience, namely Paul Styles, George Babikian, and Sam and Kate Gary. The familiar faces were Ben Pierce, Matt Naber, Justin McCarthy, Andy Suenram, Joe Wishcamper, Julie and Heggie Wilson, and Shane Colton.

Sadly, conditions were not ideal, and the fishing was a little off-beat; however, there were still some great moments throughout the week.

Julie started off her triggerfish career with a bang after landing the new season’s best moustache triggerfish measured a staggering 57 cm.

George and Sam also managed their first triggers, respectively. This was Paul’s first saltwater fishing trip, so everything was his first. Apart from landing a few GTs, he was the bonefish champion.

Seychelles veteran Justin had a solid week by landing the two biggest GTs of the week, 93 cm and 90 cm. However, it was his 67 cm Indo-pacific permit that was the catch of the week.

When the flats were not working too well, Ben, Andy, and Shane enjoyed a morning on the bluewater boat, where they had a lot of fun. Shane hooked but sadly lost a sailfish while Ben landed his biggest Wahoo on the fly, weighing in at 18 kg/40 lbs.

Tight lines,
From Alphonse Fishing Co.