Salalah, located in Southern Oman, is your base to access this diverse and exciting fishery. Salalah itself is a captivating blend of green oases, golden deserts, sparkling coastlines, and majestic mountains. Its unique climate and landscape make it a showcase of Oman’s natural beauty.

The coastline of Salalah is a contrast of pristine white sandy beaches and towering rugged cliffs with the turquoise waters of the Arabian Sea holding a variety of target species.

The Hawana Salalah is an excellent hotel and resort conveniently located just 30 minutes away from the airport. It offers top-notch accommodation, delicious dining options, inviting pools, and a picturesque marina. The resort also boasts a delightful promenade encircling the marina, lined with charming shops and restaurants, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

A number of international airlines fly into Salalah but definitely consider flying via Dubai and fishing with Ocean Active Fly in Dubai before departing for Salalah. The operator recommends Fly Dubai (a subsidiary of Emirates), Air Arabia and Oman Air because the daily flights out of Dubai and Sharjah give flexibility depending on the amount of time you want to spend in Dubai before your flight.

Depending on your dates and schedule, flights are either via Muscat or direct. Transport will be arranged from the airport to your hotel.

Season: September to April

Ocean Active Fly has a long-standing connection with fishing in Southern Oman, dating back to the company’s inception 15 years ago. The area is known for its remote and untamed beauty, offering fishing experiences that are simply extraordinary.

While Southern Oman boasts some of the largest Giant Trevally in the world, it is the other fishing opportunities that genuinely excite anglers. Inshore species include queenfish (in impressive sizes), golden trevally, yellow dot trevally, black tip trevally, Pompano, bream, emperor, parrotfish, and bluefish (also found in substantial sizes). Offshore produces monster GTs, Amberjack, Sailfish, and Milkfish.

However, what truly elevates Southern Oman to the top of every angler’s bucket list is the pursuit of Permit, not one, but two species.

The Indo-Pacific Permit (Trachinotus Blochii) poses a formidable challenge for anglers, as anyone who has spent days casting at them can attest. These Permit patrol the beaches of Southern Oman, and while they remain elusive, the satisfaction of catching one is incomparable. Yet finding the Trachinotus Africanus ignited fervour within the flyfishing community. These Africanus Permit are large and thrive in incredibly challenging environments, making them the ultimate target for those who are passionate about Permit fishing.

Ocean Active are currently operating 1 boat in Oman

The standard recommendation is to use 10-weight rods for the majority of inshore species. 10-weight rods are versatile and can handle larger fish like queens, goldens, permit, trevally, and more. Include a 12-weight if heading out to the islands to pursue bigger gamefish like GTs, sailfish, marlin, and tuna.

High-quality saltwater reels with at least 200 meters of backing. For the heavier weights, at least 50lb+ (80lb for the 12-weight) is recommended.

Floating lines are primarily used as well as floating lines with an intermediate tip. Have a 400-700g sinking line available to target fish in the deep.

The selection of flies depends on the targeted species. For permit, a range of Alphlexo crabs in various sizes from no4 to 1/0. It is recommended to have both light and heavier-weighted crabs to reach the surf wash for Africanus. A variety of crab patterns adds versatility for times when the fish may not be actively feeding and require a different offering. Suggested colours for flies include white, tan, tan/yellow, olive, and black/red. For fishing trevally, queens, bream, and similar species, 1/0 – 3/0 clousers and other baitfish patterns in natural colours are commonly used. Packing some 2/0 – 4/0 gurglers or small poppers for shoaling fish and active fish on the surface. It is also worth considering including some milky dreams for milkfish, big GT flies, and poppers if the fishing itinerary includes island exploration or the possibility of encountering GTs patrolling the beaches. Lastly, for offshore billfish targeting, sail/marlin flies are essential. The operator can arrange fly packs for you, but keep in mind that it may take a minimum of 30 days to tie and deliver.

Quick-dry shirts, shorts, and trousers with a high UPF factor for sun protection. Shirts with hoods or lightweight buffs are handy for protecting against excessive sun exposure. A lightweight rain jacket is also useful for rare occasions when it rains during the fishing season. In the colder months of December to February, pack a fleece for early mornings and late afternoons when temperatures can drop significantly. Hats play a significant role in sun protection and shading the eyes, and it’s important to invest in high-quality polarized sunglasses. For walking on the beaches, lightweight wading shoes are sufficient and practical.

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