About Our Team | Fly Fishing Seychelles | Alphonse Fishing Co

Choosing the right fishing operator can make or break your fishing experience. You need a team that is highly experienced, highly skilled and highly informed about local conditions. With more years of experience on the Outer Islands than any other organisation, Alphonse Fishing Company™ fills all three of these needs. You can rest assured that you’re at the best fishing spots, during the best times of the year, and under the watchful eyes of the world’s finest fly fishing guides and captains, accompanied by 38 purpose-built boats of various sizes that play a vital part in accessing the fishing areas.

Our Team

We are proud to boast the services of a highly skilled team with a wealth of knowledge, who strive to enhance the guests’ experience, contribute to ecotourism and experiential travel.

Keith Rose-Innes

Keith, Alphonse Fishing Company and Blue Safari Seychelles Co-Founder and Managing Director, has a management and guiding portfolio that extends through 26 countries over more than 25 years. His years of exploring, promoting, and establishing the remote coral atolls of Seychelles firmly put them on the world fly fishing map.

Devan van der Merwe

Devan van der Merwe, Alphonse Fishing Co General Manager, has 15 years of guiding experience that extends to numerous African countries. Devan heads up the guiding team, captains, and deckhands and runs a fleet of 48 vessels designed to work in the most logistically challenging environments. Devan’s emphasis on sustainability and conservation contribute to his successful management of our world-class fishing destinations.

Alphonse Fishing Co. Team

We are proud to boast the services of a highly skilled team with a wealth of knowledge, who strive to enhance the guests’ experience, contribute to ecotourism and experiential travel. As leaders in fly fishing in the Seychelles we have an extensive understanding of the area, our guides are well-versed on the best fishing spots, tidal movements and elemental conditions.

“Alphonse Fishing Co is definitely a first class organization. I’ve been lucky enough to go to Alphonse twice and I can’t say enough good things about my experiences! Keith has put together a group of the best guides and staff that you could ever wish for during a fishing trip!”

Tom Collins

Immerse Yourself In A Fly Fishing Trip That Protects Our Future

Join us for more than just a fly fishing trip, but a chance to protect some of the last pristine marine environments.