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 … Read more
I fished with Tim and Ryan today while Gerhard ventured with two of the other guests. Ryan got a yellow permit yesterday and our plan was to hit the same flat where he got that one however not till sunset. He saw a ton of permit there. To start our day, we waded the flat … Read more
After 40 hours of flight travel that ended Friday afternoon, I still wasn’t at St Brandon’s Atoll. Port Louis, Mauritius was simply a stopover before a 26-hour boat ride to the Atoll. It’s a dreaded boat ride for those who get seasick. It’s frightening for those who aren’t sure if they get sick. And thank … Read more
I’m about 15 minutes the longest journey I’ve ever done repeats itself. Last year I fished St. Brandon’s Atoll off the country of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. Today I’m headed back with some South African friends. I have some unfinished business to tend to. Last year I didn’t get my Indo-Pacific permit, better known … Read more
Whoa! That was a long trip home, but we made it and I can’t wait till the next trip to St Brandon’s Atoll in Mauritius. Thanks everyone for reading the blog. I hope you enjoyed it. A very special thanks to Gerhard Laubscher and the guides of FlyCastaway for inviting me on to this magnificent … Read more
The last day came quick. Scott, Ben and I treasured our final early morning coffee together and watched it get light on Rafael Island here at St Brandon’s Atoll. After the 7 AM breakfast Scott and I climbed aboard with FlyCastaway guide Brendan with hopes to bang up as many bonefish possible. I was … Read more
If it wasn’t for Gerhard’s nice Indo-Pacific permit catch yesterday I’d have been tempted to make today “The hunt for the 10lb bonefish”. But he got it done which meant I needed to buckle down yet again and give the yellow permit my best shot. I took a good look at my crab flies then … Read more
It was November while fishing a yellowfish river in Lesotho that Gerhard Laubscher asked me if I was available this coming April. With most people you first ask, “Why?”, but with Gerhard, you just say “Yes”. “Yes”, because with Gerhard chances are something good is brewing other than the coffee. Being available in April … Read more
We had a nice evening around the lodge last night here at St Brandon’s Atoll. There are four other anglers all from South Africa. We had a yummy dinner and a few Phoenix Beers with them before retiring to bed. This morning Ben, Scott and I got up before sunrise for coffee. Then before … Read more
This saltwater fly fishing adventure began today. To remind everyone, I’m with friends from back home, Scott Smith and Ben Smith, on a fishing trip to St Brandon’s Atoll in the southern Indian Ocean. St Brandon’s belongs to the country of Mauritius which is a small island nation east of Madagascar. St Brandon’s is quickly … Read more
Scott, Ben and I spent yesterday and today touring around the small island nation of Mauritius here in the boonies of the Indian Ocean. We’re killing time before we head fishing to St. Brandon’s Atoll. It’s been a fun two days meeting the welcoming people of Mauritius, checking out markets, beaches, beer drinking and good … Read more