Australians are spoilt for choice when it comes to fishing destinations. We live on a giant island and are surrounded by thousands more.
And while the fishing locally is something we all enjoy, some of us are always searching for the next destination, a tropical paradise teeming with fish and somewhere to get away from the daily grind.
One such destination is the Solomon Islands. With over 900 islands dotted across the country and less than three hours flight from Brisbane, it’s no wonder fishing is one of the most common reasons tourists visit this tropical paradise.
Finding a balance between un-spoilt fishing and overdevelopment is tricky. I’ve fished some incredible destinations that are truly off-the-grid and full of fish, yet many of these destinations are incapable of sustaining regular numbers of visitors and are often too difficult to reach or expensive for the average fisho. At the opposite extreme, there are areas with luxury accommodation and daily flights. Unfortunately, these spots are topically spoilt with overfishing and crowds.
The Solomons have found a balance. It’s close to Australia and has a surprising amount of comfortable accommodation and some incredible fishing with so much variety in species and styles of fishing.
Getting to your destination is half the fun and the Solomons is no different. Flying over hundreds of islands between the capital,
