The COMO Maalifushi in Thaa Atoll has formed partnership with Fishing Holiday Maldives to offer the ultimate fly-fishing experiences in the Indian Ocean.

COMO Maalifushi in association with Fishing Holiday Maldives, who have 30 years experience in the countrys marine sports and recreational fishing industry can provide guests with access to professional guides and world-class fly-fishing equipment at the resort.

"We are thrilled to be launching these fly-fishing experiences in the almost totally virgin Thaa Atoll, in partnership with COMO Maalifushi." Said Hamish Taggart, Founder of Fishing Holiday Maldives.

"With over 20 years experience fishing in this part of the Indian Ocean, I can honestly say that the surrounding flats and diverse ecosystem near this resort make it the ideal location for anglers seeking the ultimate fishing adventure."

The experienced guides provided by the Fishing Holiday Maldives use their local knowledge to help guests find the atolls best fishing spots, taking them by flats boat (Hewes 18 Redfisher). The shallow Indian Ocean waters of Thaa Atoll are teeming with marine life including bluefin, reef, and giant trevally, bonefish, and triggerfish,all alluring catches for anglers. The main fishing destinations are within a 30-minute boat ride away from the resort. Other parts of the atoll can also be reached on full day trips, where anglers will discover a further 150 square kilometers of unexplored and unfished sand flats.

 "Fly-fishing has yet to take off in the Maldives, so we are really excited to be among the first to offer this experience in the area." Said Pietro Addis, General Manager at COMO Maalifushi

"We hope to attract professional and amateur anglers alike, to showcase the best of what this isolated patch of the Indian Ocean has to offer."

COMO Maalifushis Fly Fishing experiences are available from January to April (weather and tide dependent). As part of COMO Hotels and Resorts sustainability ethos, strict catch and release rules are practiced for all fish caught on the flats.

Fly Fishing experiences at COMO Maalifushi start from US$200 for a three-hour fishing expedition by kayak, and US$500 for a three-hour fishing expedition by boat.

A 60-minute seaplane journey from the international airport in Malé, COMO Maalifushi in the Maldives is the only resort in pristine Thaa Atoll surrounded by Indian Ocean vistas. This makes it the ultimate away-from-it-all destination with white strands of beach, inland tropical greenery and a safe, cobalt lagoon flanked by a healthy house reef.

The resort provides numerous opportunities to explore the region with instruction in sailing, diving and seasonal surfing, using a fleet of boats for fishing and a nearby white-sand island where guests can enjoy a private island picnic experience.

COMO Maalifushi features three restaurants: Thila, Madi and Tai.

Guests can fully embrace the range of holistic Asian therapies available at the award-winning COMO Shambhala Retreat at COMO Maalifushi, which also offers yoga, a fully equipped gym and a range of holistic wellness therapies. The guest experience at COMO Maalifushi is defined from beginning to end by COMOs exacting, passionate service.