An Alphonse GT: On The Fly

Fly fishing in the Seychelles and came across this big GT. What a battle! FISH OF A LIFETIME!!
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[@harleyhillgang]

Epic Paul! Love the gear and species stickers in the lower right corner...great idea! The ocean scenery is breathtaking as is the anglers vs Alphonse fight...one day, when you take stock of your adventures, this sequence will surely spring to mind...well done my friend! Mike

[@FinLineFly]

Thanks 👍 Mike! Fish of a life time!!!

[@SportFishingAsia]

That’s truly an amazing fish. And a huge one too!

[@FinLineFly]

Big thanks! Epic adventures!!

[@asflol]

Wow I never thought I would make someone youtube!! Paul this fish was all you!!! Such a legendary moment for both of us

[@FinLineFly]

Absolutely screamer of a fish. I remember every second of it! You did so well to get me that fish. I particularly remember your words of encouragement when I was down!!! Thanks again for the hard work and knowledge you put it in to get me on that fish!! Are you still guiding there? I'm planning another trip later this year on early next year.

[@paulwatson2712]

That looked like very hard work, but obviously rewarding. Great job by guide removing hook as well. Think I’ll stick to Ballandalloch on The Spey!! Tight line’s…

[@FinLineFly]

Yeah different game all together! I'm a salmon angler by trade so I can't argue with you!

[@Hardlinesangling]

Superb what a battle that was. Well done on keeping calm and getting it in.

[@FinLineFly]

Thanks! It was a really hard battle but very memorable!!!

[@thedoggedangler]

Unbelievable battle, utterly amazing fish. Thanks for sharing.

[@FinLineFly]

It was really hard work, but I loved every minute!!!!

[@rengasamym.govindasamy5381]

Nice one ❤

[@FinLineFly]

Thanks Sam appreciated!!!!

[@davidyoung537]

Great video, how do GT’s compare to Sailfish as a target for the fly rod ?

[@FinLineFly]

Good question. Both species are superb on the fly but each is a different game. The sailfish are more of a team game with the boat crew and angler working together, while yeah the guide has a lot to do with putting you on the fish but it's more up to the angler to get the fish! Love them both to be honest!

[@StephenMilne-i1e]

Needs a bigger net

[@FinLineFly]

Yeah I remember thinking that too 🤣🤣🤣