“THE VILLAGES” OF CHRISTMAS ISLAND:   This new fishing lodge was opened on the island in June of 2006.  Fishabout is the exclusive agent for this new facility.  Located on pristine white sand Discovery Beach, overlooking the ever changing aqua waters of the atoll’s lagoon.  It’s location is only a short 5 - 10 minute skiff ride to several large shallow easily waded flats, teeming with bonefish, some in double-digit sizes. 

“The Villages”, features 6 air-conditioned double twin-bed bungalows, comfortably accommodating up to 12 anglers at a time. There is a private bathroom in each unit and a porch facing...

PACKING FOR YOUR NEXT FISHING TRIP

Travel is different now more than ever before.  Heightened security and stricter luggage requirements have changed the way we prepare for a trip.  In addition some of the destinations we choose utilize small aircraft that have much tighter weight allowances.

Gone are the days when we used to walk aboard an aircraft with our 5 foot rod cases, tackle boxes and bags full of heavy reels. Carry-on is now limited to one piece of luggage and a personal item. We used to say “no way I’m checking my flies onboard, what if they were to get lost. it would ruin my...