1. How long is the trip and how much quality fishing time will it include?
The trip is 7 days (Tuesday-Tuesday due to flights). You will have six days of SPECTACULAR fishing!
2. What types of fish can I expect to catch? How many will I catch?
A fly fisher could spend a lifetime trying to fish every flat available and still not sample the entire island! Although Christmas Island is considered the top bonefish destination in the world, anglers will find many other species of fish including giant trevally, tuna, wahoo, dorado, and billfish. A typical day of fishing in the flats yields about 10-15 fish, a GREAT day is 30!
3. What is the size of a typical group?
Groups can be up to 10 people.
4. Who goes to Christmas Island?
Beginners and experts will enjoy Christmas Island! Your guides will never take you beyond your comfort level.
5. What is the cost of the trip?
$2000 covers the package once you get to Christmas Island (includes room (double occupancy), meals, boat, and guide). Not included are the exit fee, tips and bar bill. Roundtrip airfare from Honolulu to Christmas Island ranges from $1050-1085. If you book through the Alaska Fly Shop, cost of airfare also includes Medevac Insurance (great bonus!)
6. Why should I go to Christmas Island over somewhere else?
Christmas Island is the best value for a tremendous fly fishing vacation. Treat yourself to a world class fly fishing experience!
"Whether you’re a novice or an experienced salt water fly fisher, Christmas Island is the place for you! A dozen or more bonefish per day is common.
You’re also likely to catch wahoo, different varieties of trevalli - including the spectacular giant trevalli - tuna, and other salt water varieties.
Exotic and affordable, this Piscean utopia is accessed from Honolulu weekly. Accommodations are clean and airconditioned. The staff is friendly and competent.
Many people return year after year. If you’ve never fished an exotic location, this is the place to start. If you ‘ve fished elsewhere,this should be your next destination." - Joe Faulhaber