Hawaii fishing?

[Outdoors_guy]

I am going to Kaui Hawaii in December. Is it worth a shot to go out Bill fishing or is that a bad time of year for bill fish?

[traveler]

You bet it's a good time. You have a good shot at blues then. I'd se something up off Kona if possible. Unfortunatly, Hawaii still has a major problem with killing marlin to offset the prices of the charters. A lot of tourist/fishermen visitin Hawaii use the rational that they'll only do it once, so no harm is done. Problem is, there are a LOT of tourists, therefore a lot of marlin are killed there. Talk to your charter before you book, and I urge you to pay a little more for an outfit that will release marlin. There are usually tuna, dorado, or some other more prolific species available for the table. Have a blast, I have to go there someday...

[DEADhead]

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I'd se something up off Kona if possible

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Not to dampen the good advice here but just in case you're not aware, Kona is on the Big Island and not Kauai.

[traveler]

No, I knew that. I was just suggesting he fish off Kona rather than Kauai:)

[DEADhead]

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No, I knew that. I was just suggesting he fish off Kona rather than Kauai:)

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gotcha. Off of Kona is not a bad spot. Also, check out the action around Molokai, another great place to catch some fish. That whole area between Molokai, Maui and the Big Island is very productive.

[Outdoors_guy]

Thanks for the information.

[fisherman]

The fishing of Molokai can be great. Was there working for 3 months a couple years ago. Went out with the locals a bunch of times and caught lots of tuna, mahi, ono and a small marlin. This was during August thru Oct. I think it would be much cheaper fishing with one of the few outfits out of Molokai.

[cheektowaga]

I just got back the other day and I would highly suggest going fishing, especially targeting marlins. It's quite a rush when they break water. We went out of O'ahu on the far west end, it's also a great way to take in the scenery.

[Moonshine]

Cheek-

I am going to be on O'ahu next month. Do you have any more information to share? Captains name, location, time, cost, # of fish caught? Any info would be much appreciated.

I'll also be staying in Maui for five days if you have any knowledge of fishing in the area.

Thanks!

Jason

[Pantherburn]

I got married in Maui in April and we went fishing out of Lahaina (sp?) the first day there. Lucky Strike was the service. Great way to take in the scenery, especially the very first morning! We were supposed to fish from 7:00 in the morning until 1:00 in the afternoon I believe but after a pretty slow day of fishing (three tuna) on the way back in one line smacked and starting taking out TONS of line. Almost got spooled. We ended up fighting that marlin for four hours....all taking turns. We tagged it and set her free. The guides estimated it between 500-600 pounds. The harbor was pretty abuzz once we got to shore....word had got out. Great time....and I believe it was around $200 a person plus tip. Not positive because the father-in-law comped the whole thing. Fun stuff!!

[PikeBayCommanche]

Been to Kauai the last 2 years by far my favorite Island of them all so far haven't been to Big Island or Molaki but I would recommed going out for a while, if the swells are small it will be ok for a few. i would say if you haven't been on the pacific and get seasick it would not be a good idea.

Went out of Lihue and caught a big Ono and alot of Tuna which the captian let us have some( Probably some of the best fish i have ever had the pleasure of cooking). If you want further info let me know and I will get back to you.

[cheektowaga]

Moonshine: I don't have the phone number of the charter but it was Captain Tony, and his boat was called the Boom Boom II. It's a 50 footer, he's also got a 42 footer that goes out daily. Tony is out of the Ko Olina Marina on the west side of the island about 18 miles from Honolulu.

I'd recommend it. When I was there for the afternoon charter we caught the marlin which completed the "clean sweep" for Tony and his crew, meaning they caught one of all the major game fish that day: stripe-jack tuna (I think that was it), yellow Tuna, Ono (like a barricuda), Mahi Mahi, and a marlin.

Good Luck

[DEADhead]

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stripe-jack tuna

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I think you meant skipjack tuna. The fish for skipjack (aku) and yellowfin (ahi) most frequently in Hawaii. Both make delicious sashimi, but I prefer the taste of ahi.

If you make it over to the Marriot Ko'Olina beach club bar say hi to my sister; she's the manager there.