the reality
Saltwater fly fishing is diffilcult.
Whether it’s your first time on the flats or you’re heading back after a tough outing, Arrive Ready gets you prepared. One 60-minute session tailored to your trip, your species, and where your game needs work.
"Trip preparation is the difference between a shot at your dream fish and watching it swim away."
Steve Raath, Founder of Checkpoint, Ex-Guide on Alphonse & Astove Islands
what's covered
01
Destination Brief
What to expect on the flat, the species, the conditions, and what catches people out at that fishery.
02
Casting Assessment
Where you are and what to work on before you travel. Send a video and we review it together on the call.
03
Gear Check
Rod, reel, leader setup, flies, clothing. Everything needs to be right before you board that plane.
04
Mindset
How to stay composed when a fish of a lifetime is bearing down on your fly and the adrenaline takes over.
How it works
01
Fill a short form
Tell us where you are going, what you are targeting, your experience level, and your biggest weakness. We show up knowing what to focus on.
02
60-minute call with Steve
A focused, one-on-one call video session tailored entirely to your trip and your game. No generic advise.
03
Written notes sent over
A summary document after the call so that you can have something concrete to work from before your trip.
Meet your guide
Steve Raath
Steve spent two years as a fly fishing guide on Alphonse Island and Astove Atoll in the Seychelles with Blue Safari Group. He has been fly fishing for 15 years and now runs Checkpoint.
Pricing
standard
$150
Per session. Open to any angler planning a saltwater fly fishing trip, regardless of destination.
checkpoint clients
Included.
Free with every trip booked through Checkpoint. Arrive Ready is part of the service.
Ready to prepare for your trip?
Get in touch and let's get you dialed in for your fishing.
