I would love to visit that one day!

Thanks mate, just managed to get the drone up once all week but it was worth it.

So need to go back there! I have unfinished business with those bonefish!

Thanks mate, much appreciated. Awesome place you should definitely go.

Crazy About Fishing on a side note have you tried flounder on fly? Obviously not bone fish but a fun target if you can find enough of them. I used to get other flats species in oz but I think flounder is all we would have in auckland lol!

@@AdriftFishing I have heard they are fun but haven't given them a go yet. Must make a point to do so at some stage.

It was so addictive. Can't wait to go back. Will definitely consider a couple of guides days next time. All the best for your trip in September.

@@CrazyAboutFlyFishing Funnily enough, that previous trip was cancelled due to Covid, only just opened up again to Australians a while back so I am heading over in a few weeks (via a week on your local the Tongariro).

Great to hear you get to go again. Will went back along with a mTe of mine as soon as it opened back up for NZ. They had a great trip and each landed multiple solid bones. Hopefully I'll get to go back some time soon. Enjoy your trip and also the Tongariro which is fishing very well between floods.

Please let me know how your trip was and how the fishing went.

Thanks. I can't wait to get back there. It's a magical place.

Crazy About Fly Fishing totally agree. A little tough for us to get there from Colorado but still planning to make it happen in next year or two

Thanks Mike, glad you enjoy the vids. Aitutaki has some options for DIY but if it's your first time I would highly suggest you get guided for at least 2 to 3 days. Once you have a few fish under your belt it gets a bit easier plus the guides have access to a lot more flats. Without a boat you are limited to only a few flats you can reach on foot and or drive to depending on where you are staying. It's a great place but definitely tough fishing for big bonefish. There are also lots of trevally and other reefy species as well which can be a bit easier to catch. I have another video of trip from April this year that I am currently working on. Hopefully I will get that out in a month or so. Tight lines

Anywhere around Ootu beach. Just wade across the channel and the bones will be tailing in front of you. That's where I had the lightning event on the last day. The channel is deep in places but short and the water warm. Big flats out in front. There is car and scooter hire nearby and the Koru Cafe has great food and coffee. It gives you access to a lot of great fishing. A day trip over to One Foot Island is a must as well. For guides get in touch with Butch from Aitutaki Blue Lagoon Fly Fishing or Itu and his crew. It's worth spending a day or two with a guide at least if you can. It's a great place.

Thanks, it's a neat place

It's a mix but many shots are from my Panasonic GH5. Drone shots with DJI Mavic Air and the rest with GoPro.

You should do it mate, it's a great experience. Will check out your channel. Thanks for the sub.