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Species
Bumphead Parrotfish
BEST ISLANDS FOR CATCHING THIS SPECIES
Farquhar Atoll
Providence Atoll
Bumphead Parrotfish on Fly
The allure of targeting a Bumphead Parrot fish or Bumpies has brought many an angler to the Seychelles. Farquhar and Providence are two of the very few destinations where flyfishers can actively target Bumphead Parrotfish on the flats. These strangely brilliant and alien looking fish are sought after amongst the world’s fly fishers due to their sheer size, dogged fighting abilities and rarity.
Tips & Tricks
The Search
Bumphead Parrotfish are not afraid of shallow water. These emerald submarines are often found in large shoals tailing on turtle grass flats or in shallow coral reef margins..
The Tides
They can be targeted throughout the tidal cycle, with transitional tides (Springs to Neaps or Visa Versa) being prefered. The are known for moving off the flats for a couple days around the New Moon spring tides so always bear this in mind.
The Tackle
The most commonly used setups when targeting Bumphead parrotfish are 9 or 10 weight rods and matching reels with smooth drags. Reels are spooled with 300 yards of 50lb backing and a tropical floating fly line to match.
Bumphead Parrotfish Flies
Alphlexo Crab Fly
The Alphlexo Crab Fly is a very realistic crab-like pattern. It also has a relatively solid and rigid structure to further fascinate the triggerfish once it has been pounced on. A general rule of thumb is to use olive or tan colours when fishing darker bottoms and white or lighter colours when fishing over sandy bottoms.
Spawning Shrimp Fly
The Spawning Shrimp fly has been around for ages for a reason – it works! It can be tied in various colours and weights. A Spawning Shrimp tied with lightweight bead chain eyes is ideal for super shallow tailing triggers. This also makes for a more delicate presentation when targeting these skittish fish.
Kraken Crab Fly
The Kraken Crab Fly doesn’t imitate a specific creature but rather an array of different crustaceans found in and around turtle grass, coral patches, and white sand. Common colours are olive, dark brown, tan, and white. The rule of thumb is to fish a dark fly over a dark bottom and lighter colours over lighter bottoms.
Bumphead Parrotfish 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.
Farquhar | Fly Fishing Package | Shared Skiff
From: $16,600 per person
A seven-night fly fishing package in shared accommodation, with six days fly fishing on a shared skiff.
Providence | Fly Fishing Package | Shared Skiff
From: $16,950 per person
A seven-night fly fishing package staying in shared accommodation, with six days of fly fishing on a shared skiff.
Farquhar | Fly Fishing Package | Single Skiff
From: $21,100 per person
A seven-night fly fishing package in shared accommodation, with six days fly fishing on a single skiff.
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