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Ken@theSpot · **Joined:** Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:27 am **Posts:** 114

Just got back from Christmas Island and wanted to give a quick report. We were initially delayed by 2 days because of a mechanical problem on the charter plane. You will be happy to know that Air Pacific is scheduled to resume flights at the end of this month. We did fish with Louie de Fish and his son Jouquin on Oahu in extremely windy (gusts to 60 MPH) conditions and although we managed to hook a couple we had a tough time of it. Managed to finally get down to CI a couple of days late and although we had some very heavy rain the fishing was outstanding. Lots of nice bones to 11lbs and some very nice GTs hooked and even a few landed. Hot Gt flies were Bobs Bangers, RDCFs (tied by Carl Blackledge), Bull Candies and regular Blados Crease flies. I don't have all the pics gathered together yet but here are a few to start with. The link below is a slideshow on photobucket with some more pics.
http://s216.photobucket.com/albums/cc87/Kenspot/Christmas%20Island%202010/?albumview=slideshow

Palma with a nice Bonefish

Bluefin Trevally

This guy beached himself when I set the hook.

Paris Flats fish

The eyes have it....

These guys are fun....

They will kick your booty and leave you whipped.

The children of these islands are beautiful. This little one showed use some traditional dance.

Lots of GTs in this size range.

Bonefish by our feet.

Enjoy! I did.

RSetina · **Joined:** Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:56 pm **Posts:** 679

Great looking trip Ken. You sure looked whipped in that one photo. Must have been a good day.

Artin · **Joined:** Sat Aug 15, 2009 2:12 pm **Posts:** 173

Ken,
Welcome back buddy! I heard about the minor delay in Hawaii! I always say " If youre gonna get stuck, better Hawaii then anywhere else!"
Well..... I've never said that... but if I were to then.... :mrgreen:

The trip looks awesome.... I will definitely go there hopefully next year if I can. I missed out judging by those pics, and quite jealous :lol:

You're a "flats" beast man... all those great looking fish you get into...
Can;t wait to come by the shop and take a look at the rest of your photos!

Artin

beachbum · **Posted:** Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:45 pm

Sweet report, Ken! Those are some nice fish. It's really hard not to be jealous. Warm water, with fish, sure sounds good.

Bernard · **Posted:** Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:25 pm

Excellent !!!!!!!!!!!!!

DubL HauL · **Joined:** Sun Jul 27, 2008 4:07 pm **Posts:** 478

I love this pic I like how you can see into the mouth and gills!!!!!!!

You look totally exhausted must be nice...

This one is also very cool.

Looks like great times.

Andy

Eric · **Posted:** Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:05 pm

Palma sure looks happy!!!!! Your a lucky guy
Eric

Rockstar Fisherman · **Posted:** Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:20 pm

That looks fun as hell, and I'm no fan of saltwater, but that looks fun!! Thanks for sharing.

mike.s · **Posted:** Thu Jul 22, 2010 5:48 pm

great report and pics.. i love that place.. i spent a week there 10 years ago and have always wanted to go back!! i spent most of my time stalking and targeting the Big Ulua!!!

stanbery · **Posted:** Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:45 am

Ken

Looks like a blast.

Jon

Sasha · **Posted:** Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:20 pm

Now that looks like some serious fun :rockon:

Christmas in April...

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