TWO SLAMS FOR WEEK SIX AT COSMOLEDO ATOLL

The constant unstable weather conditions finally passed us by, which allowed the return of Chris Cox, Bruce and Gary Neill, Justin Kemp, Ryan Wienand, Ray Cadiz, Matt Ferrey, Bobby Skinstad, Dr. Mike Solomon, and new to the flats of the Seychelles, Gordon Wilson. It was a week of two halves, as the first three days were filled with GTs, and the group caught 64 on the first day alone! Sadly, Chris Cox lost the tug of war to a monster that parted his fly line. In the last three days, the opportunity for milkfish and triggerfish presented themselves as the GT count slowed. In the end, five milkfish were landed, with three additional milkfish being hooked but not landed and six triggerfish by the end of the week.

There were two slams this week. First up was Dr. Solomon with a Flats Slam consisting of a GT, triggerfish, and bonefish all in one day. Secondly, Bruce Neill came home with a Grand Slam compiling a GT, milkfish, and a bonefish. Although there were multiple highlights throughout the week, the standouts were – Dr. Sol managing to get the biggest GT of the week, measuring 103 cm. Justin Kemp landed a GT measuring 100 cm. Matt Ferrey landed two barracuda, the first being a behemoth of a fish.

Bruce Neill got his first triggerfish, milkfish, and Napoleon wrasse. Being on his first-ever saltwater fly fishing trip, Gordon managed to land his first GT, milkfish, triggerfish, and bonefish, along with a variety of other species to add to his list. Chris Cox landed his biggest GT on fly in the surf together with an impressive saddleback grouper.

Wishing all a very Merry Festive Season from the entire Cosmo team.

Tight lines,
From Alphonse Fishing Co.