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Species
Bluefin Trevally
BEST ISLANDS FOR CATCHING THIS SPECIES
Alphonse Atoll
Amirante Islands
Farquhar Atoll
Astove Atoll
Cosmoledo Atoll
Providence Atoll
Platte Island
Tips & Tricks
The Search
This beautiful saltwater fish has a great affinity for coral reefs and rocky regions, where they usually hunt in small groups. Bluefin cover large areas in search of prey, and feed on smaller fish, shrimp, mantis shrimp, squid, and a variety of crabs. They are very opportunistic and have a habit of following larger fish and stingrays that drive out hidden prey.
The Tides
Bluefin are often targeted throughout a tidal cycle, hunting and ambushing prey in different areas. Known to be extremely opportunistic, they often pop-up unannounced and are caught when fishing for other species.
The Tackle
The most commonly used setups when targeting Bluefin are 9 and 11 weight rods and matching reels. Reels are spooled with 300 yards of 50lb backing and a tropical floating fly line to match.
Bluefin Trevally Flies
Alphelexo Crab Fly
Alphlexo Crab fly is a very realistic imitation of a real crab. It’s a mesh body with a set of 6 legs made of micro chenille and a little bit weighted to be sure it sinks better and faster. Generally, we want to use it in olive, tan, white, or brown to match the colour of the bottom of the habitat that we are fishing in.
Clouser Minnow
On sizes 1/0 to 3/0 this fly imitates a swimming shrimp or even a baitfish. Generally we want this fly to be a bit heavier, so we tie it with dumbbell or even tungsten eyes. Chartreuse over white, tan-white, blue-white or all brown seem to work well. We cast the fly and let it sink a bit, and then we strip fast but long strips.
Deceiver
Bluefin Trevally prey on a large variety of food; but, they love to eat smaller baitfish that keep in tight shoals. A Deceiver pattern imitates these small fish, which is why it is so effective. It works best if it is lightly dressed, i.e., tied sparsely and stripped through the water as fast as possible.
Bluefin Trevally Caught on Fly
Packages
Our packages are tailored to each destination and every guest, whether you fishing alone, with a friend or have the family join you, we have you covered.
Astove | Fly Fishing Package | Shared Skiff
From: $16,300 per person
A seven-night fly fishing package staying in single accommodation, with six days fly fishing on a shared skiff.
Alphonse Island | Fly Fishing Package | Shared Skiff
From: $15,280 per person
A seven-night fly fishing package staying in single accommodation, with six days fly fishing on a shared skiff.
Cosmoledo | Fly Fishing Package | Shared Skiff
From: $18,790 per person
A seven-night fly fishing package staying in shared accommodation, with six days fly fishing on a shared skiff.
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