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Just back from the bonefish capital of the world – Christmas Island ( Kiribati )
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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
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We again stayed at the Original fishing lodge on the Island “The Captain Cook Hotel”
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The accommodation is clean & comfortable with a selection of both beach side villas & hotel rooms
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Happy Hour in the BIG house is a welcomed event each afternoon
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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
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But it’s really the bonefish which steal the show over the week
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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 !
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Andrew Homann christening a new outfit
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How good are bonefish
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Double hook ups where a common occurrence
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Now that’s just showing off
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Each day starts at around 5.30am for breakfast – departing the hotel around 6.30am
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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
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Starting out on Paris No1
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Beautiful flat with plenty of BIG bones
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Roger King from NZ with a lovely Paris Bone
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Ian “Snapper” Sambell with another BIG Paris bone
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We had a LOT of tailing bones this trip – with the average size being up as well at around 3lbs
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That first run is always a screamer
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The guides where great company and even caught a few with us – “Dirty Harry” !
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Mutant Bonefish OR Sneaky Goat fish
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We even had Otea show us how to catch mantis shrimp – mmmmm Tasty too
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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
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*Blast from the past – Gt caught fishing with BIG Eddie on our 1st trip back in 1994
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