The fact that virtually every fly angler in North America has heard of Christmas Island is far from coincidence. Amidst the vast inventory of the world’s saltwater destinations, Christmas Island is a unique and natural masterpiece that magically combines all the elements critical to fly fishing success. Endless hard sand flats, remarkable numbers of cruising bonefish and trevally, and consistent year-round weather await all who visit this unique atoll. Guides at Christmas Island Outfitters have been handpicked for their overall level of experience and skill, calmness under pressure, and instructional abilities. Each day anglers will depart via truck or catamaran for the day’s fishing. Virtually all fishing entails sight casting to visible fish while wading in shallow water. Christmas Island’s plentiful bonefish average 2 to 4 pounds, though each week presents numerous opportunities for larger specimens in the 5 to 10 pound class. The guides at Christmas Island Outfitters are also among the atoll’s most skilled and passionate trevally hunters and love nothing more than to share with their guests the thrill of hooking these monsters. Excellent blue water fishing for tuna, wahoo, and trevally is also available.

Catering to groups of eight to twelve anglers per week, accommodations at Christmas Island Outfitters consist of seven private bungalows that sleep two anglers each. Rooms are simple, clean and spacious and have private baths, fans, screened windows, and refrigerators. The common meeting area features a friendly bar and a casual dining area where fresh, simple meals are served in the morning and evening hours. Flexible by design to ensure quality fishing, the daily schedule and meal times at Christmas Island Outfitters often vary slightly in order to take advantage of the best tides and fishing conditions.

Whether you are an experienced saltwater angler or a novice keen on honing your flats fishing skills, Christmas Island Outfitters offers the finest and most intimate angling experience the island has to offer.

2010 Itinerary for Fish Tales Fly Shop

Dates:

Monday, November 22: You will need to arrive in Honolulu on Monday or before.

Tuesday, November 23: Depart Honolulu.

Arrive Christmas Island

Note: When entering the country you will need to fill out a customs form. This form will ask for the name of the place where you will be staying. The name of the hotel is “The Shark Place”.

The lodge host will meet you after you go through customs and take you to the lodge. You will check into your room and get ready for fishing the next day.

Wednesday to Monday: Six full days of fishing.

The typical daily schedule:

  • 6:00 AM: Wake

  • 6:30 AM: Breakfast

  • 7:00 AM: Depart for flats

  • 8:00 AM – 4:30PM: Fishing

  • 5:30 PM: Back at the lodge

  • 7:00 PM: Dinner

Please keep in mind that your daily schedule will vary in accordance with tides and your fishing desires.

Tuesday, November 30: Depart Christmas Island for Honolulu.

Due to the uncertainty of flight times please plan on spending Tuesday night in Honolulu.

Rates: $2220.00 USD per person + $1070.00 USD (Honolulu/Christmas Flight)

Included: Accommodations, meals, guide fees, Christmas Island ground transfer, flats transportation.

Not included: Airfare to and from Christmas Island, alcoholic beverages, visa fees, travel insurance, gratuities ($20-30 per guide per day and $5-10 per day for room service), laundry services, fishing licenses, departure taxes.

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