Beyond remote close to paradise
Pacific Ocean Atolls
For
Adventurous Anglers
Fanning Island Outfitters
Where
Fanning Island is 3.5' north of the equator, and only 1 hour 10 minute flight from Kiribati (Christmas Island) which is a 3.5 hour flight from Honolulu, crossing the international date line adds a day. Flights to Fanning only began in 2016. The island has 40 square miles of interior lagoon that has seen very few if any fishermen or flies.
Why
Double digit bones and Giant or Bluefin Trevally on the fly. Do you need any other reason ? Only 6 fishermen on the island per week with a 1 to 1 guide ratio, on endless flats up to 10 hours a day. This trip is for the serious fly fishermen not needing the luxurious resort but wanting to explore a year round paradise of undiscovered tropical flats and experience an island culture at the same time.
When
The best part about Fanning Island is the location and weather. A consistent 75-85 degrees 24/7/365. More rain makes it more lush and tropical than Christmas Island. Fiji Airlines one flight a week to Christmas Island means you arrive in Honolulu on a Monday, fly to CXI on Tuesday, (which is then Wednesday), spend the next 3 nights 2 days fishing CXI, warming up for the big guys and flying to Fanning Saturday morning. Half day fishing is included. Fish Fanning 2 full days Sunday & Monday, fly back to CXI on Tuesday afternoon,(morning fishing is optional) spend the last night at TFFL and fly back to Honolulu Wednesday morning (which will be Tuesday in Hawaii) Our 2 week options offer 7 or 11 days on Fanning. Another great option is Tuesday to Tuesday if you are already booked at another lodge on Christmas.
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