Christmas Island Fishing 2023 part 1!

After 3 years of Covid Lockdowns and airport issues, the mythical island was open! I was on the 2nd flight to arrive singe it opened. The fishing was just out of this world...Bonefish were bigger... Triggerfish were plentiful....Saw a few big GT as well.
Since there was 6 days of fishing, decided to break the videos into about 4 parts. This video is the general trip vibe and day 1 of fishing. The next 3 will cover the hardcore fishing. I'll do one for bones, triggers, and trevally. Please sub if you are interested in seeing those!

[@guygardiner1920]

Will be there in 2 weeks time for the full moon. Nice relaxed presentation

[@newflyfishingodyssey]

Thanks! Nice guides kept saying full moon was the time to see bigger GTs cruising the shallows so good luck

[@jaredwasik8610]

Looking forward to the rest of the videos in this series! Hoping to get there in the next year.

[@newflyfishingodyssey]

Amazing place. Guides say sept October the weather is the best if you’re still looking for a time

[@fishingwithScotto]

Nice video dude - what lodge did you fish out of?

[@newflyfishingodyssey]

Sunset Horizon through Christmas Island Outfitters

[@ashsahcash]

Love the videos im off to Christmas island in November trip 2 going for two weeks this time can't wait

[@newflyfishingodyssey]

Thanks! You’ll have a blast…it’s such a target rich location.

[@nikonboy07]

The bones are fun but the trevally are what really makes the place.

[@newflyfishingodyssey]

Agreed. If I go back will definitely make an effort to target them more

[@russellhumble9561]

Going in September, my 3rd trip. I love the place.

[@newflyfishingodyssey]

Hope to make it back in the next few years. Heard from one of the guides sept is the best month to go.

[@russellhumble9561]

@@newflyfishingodysseyI have heard the same thing - April and September

[@thatonebeone]

is 7wt ok to use there? i have a light NRX S 7wt with a 7/8 ross EVO salt reel

[@newflyfishingodyssey]

You can definitely use it..it will be fine for the vast majority of bonefish and flies. You may run into issues, depending on your casting, with the wind. Also, triggers tend to go over the edge or into a hole..so more backbone would help with those. If you have a 9 or 10 I would bring that as well. They always have you carry two rods if you have it anyways. There’s nothing on the island so the other rod can be a backup.

[@nabesna]

What lodge were you staying at?

[@newflyfishingodyssey]

Sunset Horizon

[@marktunstill9076]

What month were you there?

[@newflyfishingodyssey]

May