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Chris · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 4:43 pm Post subject: Christmas Island photos

Last week I fished in Christmas Island that I had booked through Mat at Fly Odyssey. I can firmly say it is amongst the best fishing locations in the world. I caught 10 species in 5 days of fishing, and totalled about 113 fish.

I had a total of 28 GTs - yes, 28! The largest was 50lb, and I had two at 40lb and three at 30lb.
I had a 10lb+ Bonefish and a couple around 8lb. The average size Bone was very high, probably 3lb or so.
I also had a 62lb Wahoo - an incredible fish!

Here are some pictures

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blondie · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 4:53 pm Post subject:

well done chris Shock

.some great fish mate.and in lovely surroundings Cool

.is that the "bloke slp" outfit your holding with the brute of a GT?.cheers.steve Smile

Chris · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 4:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks Steve. That is a new rod I was testing for Mick - it handled those GTs very well!
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Graham · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:12 pm Post subject:

Stunning fish Chris, well done indeed! Both the Bone and the GT are truly impressive looking creatures Cool

Cheers,

Graham
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blondie · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:35 pm Post subject:

another rod for me to buy from mick Rolling Eyes

was it a 12 wt chris? .looks like a "colton torrent" fly reel aswell Wink

.sorry about all the questions chris Embarassed

steve

Chris · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:39 pm Post subject:

Was an 11/12 weight. The reel is a Shilton SL7 Wink

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blondie · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:11 pm Post subject:

many thanks chris.should of guessed.GT"s =shilton Wink

.steve

shad · User is Offline Joined: 05 Jan 2007 Posts: 51

Wow Chris
Superb , now on my list of places to visit!
ATB Colin

tymyown · User is Offline Joined: 11 Apr 2010 Posts: 1

Greeting Chris! Glad to see you made it home safely. Christmas Island was quite an adventure for all of us, huh? Your pictures are beautiful by the way. I imagine you were as wiped out as we were after arriving home on Thursday. It really was great meeting you and sharing the laughs and the adventure. I look forward to staying in contact with you and maybe we can fish together someday. Mexico perhaps?

Grant

GentyTheShrimper · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:19 pm Post subject:

Great Pictures Chris, sounds like you had a real adventure....Bit better than Jupiter methinks Surprised

By the way, did you get that Wahoo on the fly??.
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Offshore · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:23 pm Post subject:

Blimey that looks stunning... I think I have sufficient brownie points to go!
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Flybysage · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:24 pm Post subject:

Lovely pics Chris and beautiful looking fish, well done mate! What a fantastic trip you must have had!
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hibbs · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:32 pm Post subject:

Nice fish Chris, lovely bone. Wish I had them them that size when I was in Cuba.

JAT · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:41 pm Post subject:

very nice well done Chris, guess those flies worked then!
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KevZim · Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:46 am Post subject:

Schweeeeet!!!
After your text...
We talked about your fish, then drank our beers...

Good skills cookie, and one mutha of a GT Very Happy

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