Just back from the bonefish capital of the world – Christmas Island ( Kiribati )
Not a lot had changed since our last trip in 1999 – with the exception of the Air Pacific rout via Fiji , which is a LOT better than the previous Hawaiian exercise
We again stayed at the Original fishing lodge on the Island “The Captain Cook Hotel”
The accommodation is clean & comfortable with a selection of both beach side villas & hotel rooms
Happy Hour in the BIG house is a welcomed event each afternoon
Wither over 25 years experience in hosting fly anglers from around the world – you get the added service of performances from the local people during your stay
But it’s really the bonefish which steal the show over the week
You really NEED to spend the week on Christmas Island to appreciate the size & Number of flats available – it’s little wonder why there’s so many bonefish !
Andrew Homann christening a new outfit
How good are bonefish
Double hook ups where a common occurrence
Now that’s just showing off
Each day starts at around 5.30am for breakfast – departing the hotel around 6.30am
The schedule for the week is 3 days fishing from the trucks and 4 days fishing from the boats – both forms of transport offer different fishing opportunities
Starting out on Paris No1
Beautiful flat with plenty of BIG bones
Roger King from NZ with a lovely Paris Bone
Ian “Snapper” Sambell with another BIG Paris bone
We had a LOT of tailing bones this trip – with the average size being up as well at around 3lbs
That first run is always a screamer
The guides where great company and even caught a few with us – “Dirty Harry” !
Mutant Bonefish OR Sneaky Goat fish
We even had Otea show us how to catch mantis shrimp – mmmmm Tasty too
We opted for a tour of London Village on our last day – visiting one of the local schools for a class photo
It really was a terrific trip with a great group of like minded anglers. If you have dreamt of wading endless flats in search of the grey ghost – NOW is the time to do it. Our strong dollar and direct flights with Air Pacific via Fiji now have most trips coming in under $4000 – AUD SO JUST DO IT
If you would like more information on what gear to take you can contact myself OR to book a trip contact Gary & Glenn at www.anglingadventures.com.au
Already looking forward to our next visit – Scotto
*Blast from the past – Gt caught fishing with BIG Eddie on our 1st trip back in 1994
