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Christmas Island: DIY Bonefishing Paradise

I concede, Christmas Island may not be the first place that comes to mind for DIY fly fishing. Sure, you've heard of the place, everyone has; tons of fish, miles of country and not a lot of fishing pressure. The interior of the atoll is generously…
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Top 5 Things to look for in a DIY Bonefish Flat

Kiritimati (Christmas Island) has endless DIY bonefish flats. So many in fact, that you could spend months there and not explore them all. Unfortunately, you don't have quite that much time, so what are the Top 5 things to look for? Read…
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Want Better DIY Access?

Fly fishing from an inflatable paddle board?  No way. I was skeptical and thought it would be too much of a hassle. Can you go from paddling to casting quickly enough? I thought there wouldn’t be enough rigidity in an inflatable board. Will…
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The Quintessential Christmas Island Bonefish Fly

When we say the best flies for Christmas Island bonefish are sparse, we really mean sparse. This fly won't really get the fish excited until it's been lipped by a dozen bonefish, has a strand or two left for a wing, and has most of the body…
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Lagoon View Resort

Lagoon View Resort on Christmas Island is a fly fisherman's paradise. A sailboat in the front welcomes you to the only Kiritibati lodge catering to the DIY fly fisherman. Great service, meals and a bonefish flat out back. You can't beat it!
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The Endless Flats of Christmas Island

A bird's eye view of the seemingly endless flats of Christmas Island. For the DIY do-it-yourself fisherman, there is so much to explore. A true fly fishing dream. Bonefish and Trevally of all sizes cruise the hard-packed edges and chances are…