Queenfish

name: Queenfish

found in: Australia, Christmas Island

other names: Queenie. Leatherskin

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  Bonefish and Giant Trevally Fishing Christmas Island

  12 days / 6 days fishing

  Christmas Island has a myriad of diverse habitats and endless flats, unique in its opportunities for both the novice and the expert fly angler. Virtually all fly-fishing is wading casting to visible fish in shallow water. Bonefish average 2-4 pounds with numerous opportunities at larger specimens in the 5-10 pound class. Trevally, (Giant, Golden, Blue Fin, and Striped) of which our guides are highly skilled in their pursuit, provide anglers with a completely different challenge.

  Suitable for: Saltwater Fly Fishing, Sea Fishing Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Bonefish, Dorado, Giant Trevally, Marlin - Black, Queenfish, Red Snapper, Sailfish, Shark - Black Tip, Shark - Hammerhead, Shark - Lemon, Snapper - Golden, Tuna - Skipjack, Tuna - Tunny, Tuna - Yellowfin, Wahoo

  Seasons to travel: All year

  From £4,291 per person
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  Escorted GT Fly Fishing Christmas Island

  20 days / 13 days fishing

  Fishing for Giant Trevally can and do break both angler’s nerves and fishing tackle. Imagine presenting your fly to fish that can exceed 100lb in shallow water with just enough to cover their backs. The rush of excitement as the water explodes and both your fly and line disappear off to the horizon as you have hooked on to the back of an express train. Good luck for you will need it.

  Suitable for: Saltwater Fly Fishing, Sea Fishing Holidays, Escorted Holidays, Specimen Fishing

  Species to catch: Bonefish, Dorado, Giant Trevally, Marlin - Black, Queenfish, Red Snapper, Sailfish, Shark - Black Tip, Shark - Lemon, Snapper - Golden, Trevally - Big Eye, Tuna - Skipjack, Tuna - Tunny, Tuna - Yellowfin, Wahoo

  Seasons to travel: September to October

  From £6,060 per person
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  Cobourg Peninsula Fly Fishing Australia

  12 days / 5 days fishing

  “Where else could you catch 49 species in 7 days… 400 fish in 6 days… or 280kg of fish in one single day?” Therefore, if you are seeking the pinnacle of fishing experiences, few places on earth offer them such diversity, in such boat-sinking quantities, as Cape Don.

  Suitable for: Freshwater Fly Fishing, Saltwater Fly Fishing, Sea Fishing Holidays, Specimen Fishing, Corporate Events

  Species to catch: Barramundi, Blue / Forktail Catfish, Cobia, Estuarine Cod , Giant Trevally, Mangrove Jack, Queenfish, Red Snapper, Shark - Black Tip, Shark - Bronze Whaler, Shark - Dusky, Shark - Hammerhead, Shark - Thresher, Snapper - Golden, Spanish Mackerel, Threadfin Salmon , Trevally - Big Eye, Trout Coral

  Seasons to travel: March to November

  From £5,489 per person