Imagining the Seychelles - Where To Toss The Bags

Where To Toss The Bags

There is only one group of guides that I trust to do this “off the face of the earth” saltwater fly-fishing, and that is the South African company FlyCastaway. They come with a vast amount of experience at organizing these kinds of trips, and their guides are just fantastic.
FlyCastaway will fly you down from Mahé to the utter wilderness. The remote Seychelles fishing takes place around a mother-ship which will become your home for the duration of the trip. Each day, tenders take you to the flats where guides will literally walk you into the fishing. The mother-ship is air-conditioned and comfortable, but expect to live in fairly close proximity to your fellow anglers.

FlyCastaway
011+27.82.334.3448
www.flycastaway.com

Most of these Seychelles trips run on a week-to-week basis and it is strongly advised that clients get themselves to Mahé a day before the charter flight departs and make the same arrangements on the return leg in case of last minute flight changes. Make no mistake, flying to Mahé from the U.S. is a long journey, but it is more than worth it. I would look at arriving two to three days prior to your trip to recover from jet lag. Most flights connect from South Africa or Paris through Air Seychelles.

Air Seychelles
310.670.7302
www.airseychelles.com

Bring Your Camera

The granitic islands of the Seychelles archipelago are clustered around the main island of Mahé, home to the international airport and the capital, Victoria. Most of the islands are easily accessible and offer varying degrees of luxury. Take a lazy day on one of the many pristine beaches or scuba dive under the outrageously clear waters. For good eats, restaurants throughout the Seychelles offer an international fusion of delectable culinary delights.

Big game fishing boats run out from Mahé daily, where the waters are famous for marlin, sailfish, wahoo and yellowfin tuna. On the remote atolls, visitors will be surrounded by their own private aquarium observing a host of unique sea-life swimming within reach. When walking the flats, it is vital to travel light. FlyCastaway will advise you on exactly what is needed before your trip. In terms of apparel, standard tropical fly-fishing clothes will work fine, though high quality flats-boots are absolutely essential.

Other Notes of Interest

• Capital: Victoria
• Area: 176 sq mi
• Population: 86,000
• Climate: Tropical marine
• Government: Multiple-Party Republic
• Currency: Seychelles Rupee (5.22558866 SCR = $1 US). Credit cards and US dollars are accepted virtually everywhere.
• The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands, situated in the Indian Ocean.
• The 41 inner islands are considered to be the world’s oldest mid-oceanic granite islands.
• The Seychelles were first colonized by the French in 1770, and then handed over to Britain under the treaty of Paris in 1814. Independence was granted in 1976.
• There are three main languages used throughout the Seychelles - Creole, English and French.
• No Visas are required for entry.