Christmas Island Fly Fishing Day 2 - Milkfish, Bonefish and Trevally

Christmas Island or Kiritimati is open after being closed for three years!
We were the first group of anglers to fish out of the famous Ikari house in Three years! The fish were plentiful, untouched and hungry. I can't wait to go back in 2024
On day two we fished wide open water for Milkfish before hitting the flats for Bonefish and Trevally. We found literally acres of Milkfish. To actually hook one of these fish you need to find them in great numbers because they don't aggressively eat what we traditionally catch fish on. They are plant, algae and diatom eaters. Your best bet is to find them eating floating plant life and drift a fly that looks like what they are eating through them, hoping that one will eat it as it grazes on the real stuff. If you are lucky enough to get that one in one hundred fish to eat, your next big challenge is being able to hold on to them.
My RUclips Channel:
#skorflyfishing
/ @skorflyfishing
Christmas Island Day One: • Christmas Island Day 1...
Christmas Island Day Two: • Christmas Island Fly F...
Christmas Island Day Three Morning: • Christmas Island Giant...
Christmas Island Day Three Afternoon: • Christmas Island Kirib...
Christmas Island Day Four: • Christmas Island Kirib...
Christmas Island Day Five: • Christmas Island Fly F...
Christmas Island Day Six Final: • Christmas Island Kirib...
Special thanks to Jerry Swanson at Fish Head Expeditions for making this trip possible. I tried all the big name travel guides and only Jerry stepped up and made this trip happen.
www.fishheadex...
Gear used:
* 12wt custom Colton Leviathan, paired with a Reddington Behemoth Reel
* 11wt Hardy Zephrus rod pared with Orvis Hydros SLV
* 10wt TFO BVK rod paired with Okuma SLV reel
* 8wt TFO BVK rod paired with Lamson Liquid reel
Flies:
Bonefish - Christmas Island Special, Modified Christmas Island Special, Modified Spawning shrimp, Bonefish Bitters (root beer colored head)
Giant Trevally - Modified Purple Brush fly. Purple NYAP Popper.
Bluefin Trevally - Small (2.5 inch) Whistler patterns, Small Clousers
Milkfish - Modified green seaweed fly
Trigger - Mark's crab, Modified spawning shrimp
Note - Modified means that they have some material additions that I like to use such as rubber legs or sparkle. The traditional patterns are the base flies and should be used if you are not a tyer.

[@aileenbob-dm1dd]

Perfect great catch 🪝👏

[@skorflyfishing]

If only they ate streamers, they would be at the top of my bucket list. But I guess not taking a normal fly is what makes them unique.

[@marktunstill9076]

I’ve been to Christmas twice, can’t wait to go back🎣

[@skorflyfishing]

Lucky! Are you going back soon?

[@SportFishingAsia]

Congrats on the milkfish! A bucket list fish for sure

[@skorflyfishing]

Thank you! Milkfish are spectacular fighters. They give you everything that you could ask for in a fight except for an exciting take. But even that aspect is exciting in its own way. I rank them right there with a big GT when it comes to a fly fishing accomplishment. I appreciate your feedback.
BTW, I just subscribed to your channel. I have only caught one sailfish. Time to do it again. Thanks for watching my videos!

[@ashsahcash]

fantastic videos we are going back in November need a milk fish this time lost 4 last time nice job boys

[@skorflyfishing]

Thank you. I didn't play it, but Dave's scream after landing that first fish goes on for a while. 😀 And I don't blame him. That was one hot fish. I hope you hook into a couple like that. Milkfish are a true trophy for a fly fisherman. Good luck. I would love to hear how you do.

[@rogerbloom4410]

Great summaries! I am scheduled to go in about a week so please keep your episodes coming as they really help in preparing and getting excited🔥🔥🔥

[@skorflyfishing]

Rodger, I am excited for you. You will have a blast. I will try to pump out day three before you go. That's Big GTs and lots of bonefish. Prep is key for GTs.