Event Partners
Christmas Island Lodge
Christmas Island Lodge is proud to be the Event Host and Coordinator for the historic Christmas Island Triggerfish Invitational flyfishing tournament. Located in the village of Banana, Kiritimati, CIL is the atoll’s premier flyfishing lodge catering to anglers from all over the world.
Yellow Dog Flyfishing
Yellow Dog Flyfishing is a leader in the Flyfishing Adventure Travel Industry and is proud to serve as an official Event Partner for the Christmas Island Triggerfish Invitational. Based in Bozeman, Montana, USA, Yellow Dog works with over 250 angling operations in more than 40 countries worldwide.
Travel Creel Hospitality
Travel Creel Hospitality
Travel Creel Hospitality offers the angling industry’s finest culinary experiences in some of the most diverse and exotic locations across the globe. TCH is excited to be catering the inaugural Triggerfish Invitational and will provide a dining experience that is unmatched in angling circles. We are excited to include Travel Creel Hospitality as one of our official Event Partners.
Inaugural Christmas Island Triggerfish Invitational - 2026
Join us November 10-17, 2026 for the first Triggerfish Tournament in history!
Christmas Island Lodge, in conjunction with our Event Partners, Yellow Dog Flyfishing and Travel Creel Hospitality, are excited to be hosting the first-ever triggerfish-specific angling tournament. Eight teams of two will compete in this four-day event for prizes from many of the biggest brands in the industry including Scientific Anglers, Free Fly, CHUMS, Scott fly rods, Hatch reels, Loop tackle, Sea Run Cases, RIsing Fishing nets and many more! Contact us today to sign up!
Challenging target species
Triggerfish are famed for being difficult to hook and land on the saltwater flats they call home. Come to Kiritimati, the world’s largest coral atoll, and try your hand against some of the best anglers in the world!
Groundbreaking tournament
The CXI TFI will be the first Triggerfish-specific flyfishing tournament in history! With thousands of dollars in prizes and a competitor list that consists of some of the best in the industry, you’ll be making history while having fun!