Christmas Island Flies

Heavy flies are necessary here because the tidal currents can be quite strong.

Christmas island flies.

Christmas island is undoubtedly the best known international bonefishing destination on the planet. These are the best flies and tackle for fly fishing trips to christmas island. What it s not known for is the incredible diversity of angling opportunities that abound in the largest coral atoll in the world. Christmas island fly fishing lodges 800 669 3474.

Having almost single handedly brought the sport of fly fishing for bonefish into the public consciousness christmas island remains one of the best destinations in the world for both beginning and advanced saltwater anglers alike. Anglers will encounter many species in christmas island but the primary target is always bonefish. Eyes available include bead chain for shallow water spooky. These hooks are by far the strongest saltwater hooks for this type of fly fishing.

With so much variety in the water you ll need great flies and gear. Our flies are all tied on premium gamakatsu ls11 3h sl11 3h sl12s hooks. Use these resources to properly plan the trip. Anglers should carry about 3 dozen.

The original gangster of bonefish flies on christmas randall kaufmann invented it back when i was just a small boy fishing for oama with a hand pole. It s arguably the best bonefish spot in the world. Today it s still the number one reason for christmas bones having a bad day. Christmas island is the world s largest coral atoll and a virtual paradise for stalking bonefish.

Christmas island bonefish flies.