Really nice continuation on your Christmas Island trip. The GT is on my bucket list, but I think I’ll practice a bit more around the Caribbean. Always good stuff Joe, thank you.
@cachi-78784 ай бұрын
@22:30, yeah, that’s exactly what one of the guides taught me. It works so well. I only wish I had learned this at the beginning of my trip… Great video, Joe. Really enjoyed both episodes.
@robertmyrick42334 ай бұрын
Great info in this video! Thanks
@rWmyoutube4 ай бұрын
Just an excellent presentation!!! RWM
@redsflyshop3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@nickmayerart3 ай бұрын
Awesome content Joe thanks a lot! Are you still going to do a Gear Dump specifically for Christmas Island?
@southflyfisher4 ай бұрын
Excellent part two of the series. Epic stuff!
@redsflyshop4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@erichanson56284 ай бұрын
Exceptional video with amazing tips.
@redsflyshop3 ай бұрын
Glad you think so! Really appreciate. Put a lot of work into these videos.
@keng90644 ай бұрын
Great video Joe. Epic day Chad and you
@redsflyshop4 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@humboldtfisher83194 ай бұрын
On the slo-mo it looks like you did a trout set on the that big GT by lifting the rod instead of a solid strip set. Exciting close-range action.
@redsflyshop3 ай бұрын
50/50, it's so easy on that initial turn even on a 60# leader because there is almost no stretch in the line. Typically I'll try to bury it once they are faced away from me.
@cutplug63654 ай бұрын
Best Christmas Island info vid around, can't wait for parts 3-7!! What was the go to bonefish fly? Keep em coming.
@redsflyshop4 ай бұрын
Hey thanks, rather than a 6-7 video series, I jammed the best content into (2) fishing episodes. Part III will be a gear dump. My best bonefish fly was the Bonefish Buttah. Love that pattern! redsflyfishing.com/products/bonefish-buttah
@cachi-78784 ай бұрын
@4:30, I was once in a situation where I could have caught one of three 60 pounder GTs, at a very doable distance, if it weren’t for my guide sleeping ( you read that right) while he was right next to me. I was ripshit and beside myself. This was once in a lifetime opportunity but missed it. He handed my 10wt rod too late and the wind was not on my favor so the cast landed short of their path, only to see them swim past my fly.😡 I’ll never forget this.
@redsflyshop4 ай бұрын
Oh that is a heart breaker!
@johndunn10783 ай бұрын
Joe, do you feel a 12 wt is at all necessary (useful) for Christmas Island Trevally? Looks like you travel with an 8, 9, and 11?
@robgrubb4204 ай бұрын
don't lose your fly box chad! also does the spare rod holder on the fishpond pack not hold the tibor or was the angle from the pocket better?
@redsflyshop4 ай бұрын
That little system of putting the fighting butt in your pocket and lashing it down with your waist strap is the only way to go. I'll do a separate video outlining the pro's and con's, the ONLY advantage to the fishpond pack holder is you can take your pack off and the rod stays attached. As far as deploying it fast.... forget about it.
@FlyFishingWithMike25 күн бұрын
What fly patch thingie do you have on your left backpack strap?
@redsflyshop21 күн бұрын
I think that's just the built in velcro patch. It works "ok".
@tranho124 ай бұрын
what rain gear were you using ? could you use the super light jackets?
@redsflyshop4 ай бұрын
I wear the Skwala Carbon jacket for my "light" jacket. It's a very nice piece, just spendy. I love mine so much that after my son left it at a Rugby match (my bad on letting him borrow it), I turned around immediately ordered the exact jacket again. It's not meant for heavy layering, just FYI. Light layer underneath is all. redsflyfishing.com/products/skwala-carbon-jacket
@johnskinner55514 ай бұрын
Did I read that right, that you are using an 8wt for GT?
@redsflyshop4 ай бұрын
8 weight T and T Sextant for Bonefish and an 11 weight Sage Salt R8 for GT's, I did land a baby GT on my 8 weight.
@johnskinner55514 ай бұрын
@@redsflyshop Yep, I misread. Thanks!!! Looks amazing and thanks for the tips!