Our final day here at St. Brandon’s Atoll was simply another day in paradise. Gerhard, Tim, Ryan and I took our time and relaxed and caught a few more bonefish before calling our day early. For me, this trip has been an unbelievable success fishing. Honestly, I could’ve ended it last night after my second yellow permit of the week!
photo by Gerhard Laubscher – FlyCastaway
In the morning we begin the long 24-30 hour crossing back to mainland Mauritius. I’m not looking forward to that part. Especially when I think about the back to back 12-hour flights that follow the boat ride before I reach home. With layovers it will take me four days to get home!
But it has been more than worth it. Here are few last looks at one of the great saltwater fly fishing trips of my life. Enjoy!
St. Brandon’s Atoll has some of the most beautiful flats on the planet.
photo by FlyCastaway
The golden trevally.
photo by FlyCastaway
A slip from Rich Humphrey but the bone hit the water and was fine.
photo by Gerhard Laubscher – FlyCastaway
Tim Babich is always hooked up!
photo by FlyCastaway
The island trevally also known as the yellow dot.
Another bonefish release.
photo by Gerhard Laubscher – FlyCastaway
Yellow permit release.
Rafael Island at St. Brandon’s Atoll sunset.
photo by Gerhard Laubscher – FlyCastaway
Yellow permit success. The long trip home will be easy this year!
A very special thanks to Gerhard, Tim and Ryan of FlyCastaway for inviting me along. And always remember, great fish come with great gear and sponsors – Yeti – Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures – Winston Fly Rods – Scientific Anglers – Costa Sunglasses – Simms – Bauer Fly Reels – Kate’s Real Food.
If you want to go to St Brandon’s Atoll feel free to contact me or my friends at Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures.
Thanks everyone for reading the blog and all the nice comments and emails! It was a great trip!