The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean globally; it covers 165,250,000 square kilometres, about 46% of Earth’s water surface and about 32% of its total surface area. About 25,000+ islands in the Pacific Ocean are split into three groups, depending on their relation to the equator; this includes islands of all different shapes and sizes; however, most are either continental islands, high islands, coral reefs or uplifted coral platforms.
The largest island found within the Pacific Ocean is Papua New Guinea, the world’s second-largest island after Greenland. Papa New Guinea, or PNG as it’s referred to, situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, is famed for its fantastic bluewater popper and jig fishing. The atolls and reef systems around the island are virtually untouched and are a haven for small baitfish and, in turn, a whole host of aggressive predators: the likes of Dogtooth Tuna, Giant Trevally and Napoleon Wrasse are abundant and grow to some epic proportions.
One of the smaller islands in the Pacific Ocean is Christmas Island or Kiritimati, which features the greatest land area of any coral atoll in the world, at about 388 square kilometres. Christmas Island is, without a doubt, one of the best saltwater fly fishing destinations. Featuring a vast network of channels, tidal flats and lagoons, it’s a fly fishing paradise for all manner of flats species, holding an abundant population of Bonefish, Milkfish, Triggerfish and of course, the mighty Giant Trevally. The Giant Trevally, or ‘Gangsters Of The Flats’ as there known, are renowned for their explosive fighting qualities and hooking your first one is an experience you’ll never forget. Combine this with the fact they grow to over 100lb, and it’s easy to see why they’re one of the most desirable sport fish in the world.
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Christmas Island
Fanning Island
Papua New Guinea
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