In 2013 and 2018, flyrods in hand, I got to experience Farquhar Atoll with Flycastaway. The experience was un-paralleled. Farquhar and the Seychelles are a marine paradise rivaling any marine experience one is likely to find on the planet.
This guide presents more than 70 fish species presented by family along with a sampling of commonly encountered reptiles and invertebrates.
Marbled grouper (Plectropomus punctatus), one of 14 grouper species described in the field guide.
“This field guide is an introduction to some of the most visible cogs and wheels we need to recognize and conserve. ”
To quote the American conservationist Aldo Leopold, “To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering.” So, anglers, scientists, and others interested in conserving Farquhar and the rest of the Seychelles atolls need to keep all the pieces healthy. This field guide is an introduction to some of the most visible cogs and wheels we need to recognize and protect.
My hope is that the flyfishing community--anglers, guides, and outfitters—by experiencing Farquhar and its rich natural resources will become fierce advocates for its wise management and continued protection.
For this guide’s strengths I acknowledge the intellectual contributions of many. I alone assume the responsibility for acts of omission and misidentification. I thank Gerhard Laubscher and the rest of the Flycastaway team for their support in assembling this guide and sharing it with anglers. I welcome all comments, contributions, and corrections.
Whitney Tilt, Bozeman, MT
