North 40 Fly Shop eMagazine April 2016 | Page 5

VIN BY CAL R FULLE This weather pattern took its toll on Christmas Island this El Nino... year. The water in the lagoon and around the island was a full degree and a half warmer than normal. The results? Less bait, less big fish… on the outside that is. The fish inside the lagoon were eager to take a well presented fly and are strong as ever. The build up to the trip was exceptionally nerve racking this year. Friends had their trips canceled due to weather, friends of friends had the same thing. This year probably marked the most canceled trips in a long time on Christmas Island -