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Christmas Island and Covid Update

The vast DIY fly fishing options that Christmas Island offers are still currently unavailable to visitors. The bonefish, giant trevally and triggerfish that have now forgotten the difference between a fly and a live shrimp won't be reminded…
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COVID and Christmas Island

It's not too late to give! Please contribute if you're able. To help Lagoon View Resort during the COVID-19 crisis, Skinny Waters started a Go Fund Me page, these funds are going to help Timei and his family, the staff and the guides at the…
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Novel Coronavirus and Christmas Island

The country of Kiribati has imposed temporary travel restrictions in an attempt to keep the Novel Coronavirus at bay. About February 18th, Fiji Airways sent notices to travelers alerting them to these new restrictions. Basically, anyone attempting…
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Do we need travel insurance?

Skinny Waters has booked your fly fishing trip to Christmas Island and you have everything you need stacked in neat little piles. Hold on though, if you haven't purchased travel and emergency evacuation insurance, you're missing a crucial piece…
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When is the best time to fish Christmas Island?

When is the best time to fish Christmas Island? We get asked this question all the time. The easy, yet still accurate answer is… anytime! Christmas Island (Kiritimati) lies very close to the equator, giving this largest of atolls consistent…