Non-kayak report from Maui - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Tman · 07-20-2016, 08:48 PM

Epic and beautiful...and hot in all aspects.
Temp was 89 with high humidity.
Surf at Lahaina Breakwall?
Epic
No fishing, even though I saw 3 blues, onos, and small ahi caught.

Decided not to go out, not based on price (200+4-6 hours) but no vacuum sealing!

Blues are sold to smokers who then sell locally.

Did a drive down coast, guys with big arse reels surf fishing for 50-60 # for Ulua even some spotted in harbor.

Days spent surfing snorkeling and diving waterfalls at Hana Highway.

One week is too short.

Must go back.

Too many women, the lad had me 5-2, damn.

Food?

Beyond belief, poke at Tamuras is epic, the best.

YouTube Clay Breakwall

I tried I suck at surfing.

But, no kayak fishing guides, no vac sealing, whaaaaat?

Hmmm...

alanw · 07-20-2016, 09:11 PM

I spent a week on Kauai, Epic is the right word for sure. I agree a week is too short but the memories last. No fishing for me either, but someday...

kayakfisherman · 07-20-2016, 10:32 PM

Wow, I miss that place. The shore fishing for Uluas
is a religion! They use live octopus as bait to attract
the uluas (monster jack trevally); then fight the beasts
from shore. Many Hawaiian fisherman have died in the
rocks and surf trying to land those puppys.

I lived and worked at Kihei. And you're right, those charter
boats would never let you take your catch home. They
sell it to the local hotels/restaurants. Say hi to my friends
at the local Greek restaurant, the Pita Paradise.

07-20-2016, 08:48 PM	#1
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Non-kayak report from Maui Epic and beautiful...and hot in all aspects. Temp was 89 with high humidity. Surf at Lahaina Breakwall? Epic No fishing, even though I saw 3 blues, onos, and small ahi caught. Decided not to go out, not based on price (200+4-6 hours) but no vacuum sealing! Blues are sold to smokers who then sell locally. Did a drive down coast, guys with big arse reels surf fishing for 50-60 # for Ulua even some spotted in harbor. Days spent surfing snorkeling and diving waterfalls at Hana Highway. One week is too short. Must go back. Too many women, the lad had me 5-2, damn. Food? Beyond belief, poke at Tamuras is epic, the best. YouTube Clay Breakwall I tried I suck at surfing. But, no kayak fishing guides, no vac sealing, whaaaaat? Hmmm... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

07-20-2016, 09:11 PM	#2
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	I spent a week on Kauai, Epic is the right word for sure. I agree a week is too short but the memories last. No fishing for me either, but someday... __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

07-20-2016, 10:32 PM	#3
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Wow, I miss that place. The shore fishing for Uluas is a religion! They use live octopus as bait to attract the uluas (monster jack trevally); then fight the beasts from shore. Many Hawaiian fisherman have died in the rocks and surf trying to land those puppys. I lived and worked at Kihei. And you're right, those charter boats would never let you take your catch home. They sell it to the local hotels/restaurants. Say hi to my friends at the local Greek restaurant, the Pita Paradise.