I recall watching one of the locally made fishing shows doing a trip up there and he was hooking fair size GT's from the jetty at night using dumbell poppers.
As far as i know there is a charter boat service for fisho's up there. I'm unsure what the rate is but it's not a huge boat so might not be too bad. One of the best things about fishing up there is apparently it drops off quite quickly from shore so you can hook up on dollies, tuna etc within about 500 m from shore. I can't confirm any of this frist hand just remember reading a few articles on it.
The island is a Volcanic rock formation and there not to many comfortable or easy access points for land base, theres the main loading jetty in flying fish cove but havent seen many people fishing there, majority of the fishing is out in boats and theres a few hire /charter companys to deal with. theres only two small beaches that require some walking to get to.
The fishing there must be awsome, people from the middle east have been getting in old wooden boats from Indonesia to get there. I hear the accommodation is pretty good too.
As said the only 'real' options are either of the charter boats - save up ya dollars. Shorefire is the more expensive option but knows his stuff....The other bloke caters for the cheaper market...and knows his stuff aswell.
Yes you can fish off the loading jetty with the most likely catch being long toms. Have a snorkel around it during the day and you'll be able to access the fish life for yourself.
If you are real keen though you can drive to Dolly beach (need 4WD) for the last few kilometres. It is then a 30 minute walk along boardwalks/jungle to the coconut strewn beach. Walk to the SW corner and flick off the rocks. If the surf is breaking though, put the rod down an go for a swim instead in the rock pools.
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longhairedlout
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Christmas island
G'day Dean,
I recall watching one of the locally made fishing shows doing a trip up there and he was hooking fair size GT's from the jetty at night using dumbell poppers.
As far as i know there is a charter boat service for fisho's up there. I'm unsure what the rate is but it's not a huge boat so might not be too bad. One of the best things about fishing up there is apparently it drops off quite quickly from shore so you can hook up on dollies, tuna etc within about 500 m from shore. I can't confirm any of this frist hand just remember reading a few articles on it.
You'll have to let us know how you go.
Good luck
Jody
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Visa
Don't leave home without it ;)
http://www.shorefire.com.au/
TWiZTED
kane
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Dog tooth tuna
Have fun ;)
Gooooone Fishin!
Nelly
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Date Joined: 04/05/08
Have only heard good things
Have only heard good things about the fishing there.I am looking at organising a trip there myself in 2011
just dhu it
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all boats
The island is a Volcanic rock formation and there not to many comfortable or easy access points for land base, theres the main loading jetty in flying fish cove but havent seen many people fishing there, majority of the fishing is out in boats and theres a few hire /charter companys to deal with. theres only two small beaches that require some walking to get to.
brg
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Date Joined: 31/12/09
mate trall past the cliffs u
mate trall past the cliffs u can catch massive tuna ,wahoo,maccs, marlin about 20 meters out .go on utube and look up christmas island fishing.brg
rubes
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Date Joined: 04/07/09
The fishing there must be
The fishing there must be awsome, people from the middle east have been getting in old wooden boats from Indonesia to get there. I hear the accommodation is pretty good too.
Pete D
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Date Joined: 07/06/07
Charter
As said the only 'real' options are either of the charter boats - save up ya dollars. Shorefire is the more expensive option but knows his stuff....The other bloke caters for the cheaper market...and knows his stuff aswell.
Yes you can fish off the loading jetty with the most likely catch being long toms. Have a snorkel around it during the day and you'll be able to access the fish life for yourself.
If you are real keen though you can drive to Dolly beach (need 4WD) for the last few kilometres. It is then a 30 minute walk along boardwalks/jungle to the coconut strewn beach. Walk to the SW corner and flick off the rocks. If the surf is breaking though, put the rod down an go for a swim instead in the rock pools.
Have fun..it is an interesting place.
Cheers Pete