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Thu, Jul 29th
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One can say that it bears its name because it is a real gift for all anglers.
Indeed, besides being the largest and oldest atoll in the world, Christmas
Island is currently the best place on earth to hunt down the bonefish. Flats of
funds firm, composed of coral and white sand stretch as far as the eye around
its huge lagoon with turquoise waters and with each new tide benches bonefish,
with sometimes hundreds of individuals entering these shoals in search of food.
In addition to their number, these fish reach impressive sizes here:
specimens of over 10lbs are not uncommon, and each season some happy fishermen
are coupled to monsters over 15lbs!Under normal conditions, the average catch is
15 to 20 bonefish per day for an inexperienced moucheur. A regular of fishing on
the flats can easily double this score! Christmas Island is more than just a
fishing trip is the discovery of one of the last garden of Eden still preserved
on earth.The jack, fantastic fighting! In addition to bonefish, three varieties
of jack frequent flats and droopy.
There is the beautiful blue carangid average weighs 15lbs and is generally en banc meeting of several individuals. It takes very streamers imitating small fry as the "Clouser minnow". Then carangid gold, which is 20lb and is very interested to bonefish flies. Finally, ignobilis the largest and most powerful of all. It can weigh more than 100lb, but the whip, it is difficult to catch fish over 50lb or 40! Large poppers quickly reduced surface triggering monstrous attacks!
Fishing Season
Christmas Island is only 200km from the equator. Its climate is remarkably stable throughout the years and there rarely rains and almost always late in the day. Temperatures are very high and very constant, which is particularly favorable for bonefish.
In summary, it is possible to fish ... throughout the year to Christmas Island!
Accommodation
You will be accommodated in a comfortable hotel, built on the seafront, which has several rooms and bungalows all equipped with a bathroom. A main building serves as a bar / restaurant. There is a relaxed atmosphere and resolutely turned to fishing. Meals are hearty and prepared with excellent local products.
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