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Seychelles Equipment List
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Few places, if any, offer anglers the sort of access to diverse and unpressured saltwater species like the Seychelles. Anglers traveling to this region should pack with care, as there are few places as isolated as the Seychellois atolls. Species like giant trevally, milkfish, and bumphead parrotfish demand the very best in rod and reel quality, and abundant bonefish, triggerfish, Indo-pacific permit require a wide selection of flies.
Having extensively traveled and fly fished the world, we are the industry’s foremost authority on destination-specific equipment, gear, and flies. Over a week of fishing in the Seychelles, anglers can expect shots at a wide variety of saltwater flat's species and potentially bluewater species. If you are fishing for less than five days, we recommend a bare minimum of twenty-four flies or a more adequate selection of thirty six flies.
How Many Flies? Twelve to two dozen permit/triggerfish flies.
What Sizes and Colors? Crab patterns in size 2 and shrimp patterns in sizes 4 and 6. Natural colors such as tan, olive, and white are recommended.
Important Notes: Shrimp patterns are a mix of bead chain and small to medium lead eyes. These same patterns can be utilized for triggerfish with weed guards.
What Sizes and Colors? Large baitfish patterns in #5/0-6/0 in black/purple, tan, red, and natural colors. Poppers in red and black are also recommended.
How Many Flies? Anglers should bring two to four milkfish snack flies for targetting milkfish. Anglers who want to be prepared to target many of the lesser-known species such as snappers, groupers, trevally, and more should bring an additional 6-12 baitfish patterns.
What Sizes and Colors? Milkfish snacks come in one color pattern to imitate plankton. Bluewater flies should be size 6/0 baitfish patterns.
What Type of Rod Action? Fast-action rods capable of quickly delivering accurate casts are recommended.
What Weight? For permit and triggerfish, a 9 or 10-weight is recommended. For bonefish, a 9-weight is recommended due to the average size of fish. Giant trevally require a 11 or 12-weight, and anglers are encouraged to bring backup rods caused by breakage or incidentals.
What Type of Fly Reel? Strong, smooth and fully-sealed drag systems are a must for saltwater fly fishing. Reels with maximum stopping power are necessary for giant trevally.
What Weight? A 9/10 fly reel for bonefish and permit, while an 11/12 rated fly reel for giant trevally.
How Much Backing? At least 200 yards of 20# backing is recommended for bonefish, permit, and triggerfish, while giant trevally require at least 300 yards of 80# braided backing.
Bonefish: A weight-forward, tropical floating line is your go-to when fishing for bonefish. Beginner fly anglers should consider opting for a quickshooting line, while more experienced casters can perform with a more gradual tapered fly line. Ensuring a delicate presentation is crucial for most any bonefish scenario.
Permit: A weight-forward, tropical line that allows the angler to quickly load the rod, deliver an accurate cast, and turn over sometimes heavily weighted flies is a must. Longer fly line heads are handy here to both deliver flies at long distances, while also allowing for gentle presentations. Backup lines are strongly encouraged.
Giant Trevally: A weight-forward, tropical line capable of casting large flies in a hurry are a must. These lines are specifically designed with stronger cores to stand up to the biggest game-species. Backup lines are strongly encouraged.
Over time, dirt, grime, and other contaminants can accumulate on your fly line, which can negatively impact your casting performance. A dirty fly line can stick to your guides and drag through the water, resulting in poor casting distance and accuracy. Regularly cleaning your fly line can help extend its lifespan. Dirt and other contaminants can cause the coating on your fly line to degrade faster, leading to cracks and other damage that can weaken the line. A clean fly line can help you detect subtle strikes and improve your overall fishing experience.
How Many Leaders? A minimum of two to three leaders per rod are recommended for a week, though some anglers prefer to have fresh leaders each day.
What Size and Weight Leaders? A 9 or 10-foot 16-20# leader is most common for bonefish, permit,and triggerfish. Giant trevally are targeted on straight leaders of 80-100# test.
How Many Spools of Tippet? One or two spools of each recommended size, or a single guide spool (100 yards).
What Size and Weight? Spools of 16, 20, 25, 30, 80 and 100# test are strongly recommended due to the variety of species available to target and the ruggedness of the fishery.