What I'm Packing for My Christmas Island Fly Fishing Trip

In this video, I walk through everything I'm taking to Christmas Island for an upcoming week of saltwater fly fishing.
Here's what is covered in this video:
What bags I'm taking
Rods and Reels
Leaders and Tippets
Fly Boxes and Flies
Boots
Clothing
Electronics

[@eprohoda]

like it- amazing recording-

[@FlyFishingWithMike]

Thanks!

[@randyzulinick6590]

Awesome, thank you. I'm heading there in January

[@FlyFishingWithMike]

What lodge will you be using?

[@4492573]

Do you really like the Galvan Torque 8. I’m buying a 7wt Scott Wave and I was thinking of the Galvan Torque 8. Perhaps the 7 size may be better. But I have been told it ok to go 1 size up lager with the reel

[@FlyFishingWithMike]

I like the Galvan T8. I also own a Galvan Rush that I've been using on my euro rod. The T8 sounds good in both directions. On the other hand, I REALLY like my Nautilus reels. I now own 3 of them.
For me the consideration for a T7 vs a T8 would be what type of line is going on the reel and how much backing is needed. The price is so similar that I would go with the T8 for the increased backing capacity. I've put a sinking tip line on my T8 and fished it on my 7 weight when chasing bull trout.

[@judahblackmon1217]

Hi Mike, great video. A few questions: (1) Leggings - are those SPF? brand you suggest and where to get? (2) How did Cube File Hub work for you? (3) was it a GILL or GILLS hoodie? Can't seem to find an integrated hoodie (with facemask).

[@FlyFishingWithMike]

Thanks!
1 - yes the leggings are UPF50+. I took several different brands but can recommend the leggings from Waterlust (waterlust.com) especially if you want something a little more colorful. You can get them directly from their website. I also had a pair from Ubestyle (bityl.co/MZNN) that I purchased on Amazon.
2 - The NewQ Filehub AC750 Travel Router (amz.run/7Oc6) worked great. Just had to plug in the HDD and the SD and then push the backup button on the device. They have an app that you can use as well. This really simplified doing backups.
3 - GILLZ (outdoornation.com/collections/gillz). I used the Pro Series Hoodie UV. I know that Simms now has one with an integrated face mask. I like the integrated face mask as it prevents any gaps on the neck that can happen with a separate face mask
Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@judahblackmon1217]

Thanks so much for taking the time to respond Mike@@FlyFishingWithMike Tight lines 🐟