Fly Fishing Holidays Farquhar Island Seychelles

Farquhar Lodge Seychelles

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A true paradise where one can wade and sight fish to an impressive variety of species such as, Bonefish, various Trevally species including the ferocious trophy sized Giant Trevally, the finicky Indo-Pacific Permit, Triggerfish, Barracuda Bumphead Parrotfish and Milkfish. Farquhar is certainly best known for the sheer diversity of species it offers anglers fortunate enough to visit her shores, so if stalking Bonefish in skinny water, throwing crab flies at the colourful and charismatic tailing Triggerfish or holding your nerve as a large GT charges in at your fly interests you ….well then Farquhar is certainly the venue for you.

Deep water too begins very close to shore and spending some time tussling with some of the monsters which prowl the deep blue is certainly a very exciting and rewarding bonus. Here the most common species encountered are Giant Trevally, Barracuda, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Grouper, Bohar Snapper and Sailfish. all of which are guaranteed to show your backing the light of day!

During your stay will have the use of 17.3 ft skiffs, each of which carries a single 90 HP 2-Stroke Yamaha engine. These boats have been specifically designed and fitted to fish both the flats and offshore waters of the Seychelles in comfort and safety, plus each boat is driven by our guides. These boats have a draft of approximately 9 inches allowing us to access some extremely shallow areas of the atoll; however the main attraction still lies in wading the flats.

Farquhar Atoll is the most southerly atoll in the Seychelles chain of islands lying just over 700km to the southwest of the main island Mahe. This remote atoll has a total area, including the large lagoon, of 170.5 km² which is 18 km north to south and 9 km east to west. The total island land mass is 7.5 km² with a serviced concrete landing strip situated on the most northerly island. The main group of islands form a long curve which describes the eastern side of the atoll. Largest of these are Isle du Nord and Ile du Sud, with the smaller Manaha gaps and islands between them. Further south is Goelette and to the open western side of the atoll lies the small group known as Trois Îles. The large ear-shaped lagoon provides easy access to the countless flats, channels and surf zones which make Farquhar such a diverse fishery.

Accommodation on Farquhar takes the form of a basic but comfortable guesthouse which caters for eight to ten anglers at one time. Everyone is accommodated in the main lodge which is fully air-conditioned and has four twin en-suite bedrooms and a central lounge. The lodge is equipped with 24 hour 220 volt electricity, air-conditioning and has a constant supply of hot water. There is full housekeeping as well as a daily laundry service available. An undercover dining area on the waters edge with a magnificent view forms an idyllic backdrop for both breakfast and dinner. All meals are served around the outside dining area with the chef preparing a mix of Creole and international food. All mineral water and soft drinks are included in the price which has been quoted. The lodge has plenty of local beer for sale. Spirits and wine may be pre ordered to insure you have your preferred order. Alternatively you may bring your own bottle of preferred spirits and wine

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FISHING METHODS

Satwater Fly Fishing,

SPECIES TO CATCH

Bonefish Season: Nov to Dec & Feb to April Weight: 1lb to 10lb	Bluefin Trevally Season: Nov to Dec & Feb to April Weight: 1lb to 18lb	Giant Trevally Season: Nov to Dec & Feb to April Weight: 10lb to 100lb
Triggerfish Season: Nov to Dec & Feb to April Weight: 1lb to 12lb	Bumphead Parrotfish Season: Nov to Dec & Feb to April Weight: 20lb to 60lb	Milkfish Season: Nov to Dec & Feb to April Weight: 12b to 25lb

Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 2 years, however they can be effected by adverse weather.

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TOUR INCLUDES

All flights, Accommodation on Mahe (Twin rooms), 7 nights accommodation on Farquhar (Twin rooms), All Meals, soft drinks & mineral water on Farquhar, Landing Fees, 6 days full guiding.

WHAT’S EXCLUDED

Holiday insurance (Madatory emergency medical evacuation policy recomend Global Rescue), personal items, fishing tackle, laundry service and local tips

OPTIONS

Seat upgrades

VISA

A machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry. No visa for UK citizens required.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory emergency medical evacuation insurance
A Yellow Fever certificate is required if travelling from a Yellow Fever infected area.

PLEASE NOTE

All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press. However, please check these requirements for changes before you travel.

DEPARTURE TAX

There is a $40 departure tax payable upon leaving

FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME

UK – Dubai (approx 6hrs). Dubai – Victoria Mahe (approx 4.5hrs). Victoria Mahe – Farquhar (approx 1.4hrs).

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

(WT/E) 1 checked in items 23 kg (WTP) 2 checked in items 23 kg (C/F) 3 checked in items 23 kg. However on the charter flight from Mahe to Farquhar there is a strict 40lb allowance per person.

TRANSFER TIME

Farquhar – Fishing Lodge (approx 15 mins)

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THE SEYCHELLES ISLANDS ARE FOR NATURE LOVERS

The Seychelles is the perfect vacation destination for lots of activities, but travelers who are interested in nature and the environment will be especially excited with all that this nation has to offer. The variety and splendor of the wild birds alone is spectacular, and you could spend weeks here, just observing the wild birds that come to roost on the various islands in the Seychelles archipelago

SNORKELING

The tropical fish are of course wonderful as well, and snorkelers and divers alike consider the Seychelles a top destination for both activities. They Seychelles were not “discovered” by humans until relatively recently, which means there were no ships bringing foreign seeds and species to the islands, and development was delayed. This means that many of the species on the Seychelles islands of the Seychelles are endemic. That means they evolved here, according to the specific local conditions, and are found nowhere else on earth! Many of the species are rare, and some are even extinct these days.

An Amazing Week For The Customers At The Farquhar Lodge, Seychelles!

Farquhar Lodge Seychelles