11-26-2008, 08:59 PM | #1 |
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kayak in the pickup and decided to try somewhere new. The tide was dropping a whole half of foot, the current was wrapping around a point I found; the wind kept swinging widely from side shore, off shore, opposite side shore; the swells kept popping up everywhere--only 1-3'--but predicted to be 25' on the Northshore by Sunday; and the water temp sat a solid 78F. I trolled around hoping to find a Trevally, but only nailed a tasty Humuhumu Eleele. Love the meat on Tiggers. Plus a Aha Needlefish. This is Oahu's west side. I'm here to figure out if I can make a living here in my old field of engineering. I'll tell you what... They got some fish over here. The shallows have a variety of reef fish, including big Trevallys that hunt in groups. Just beyond the reefs is the deep blue sea with more year round game fish. A couple of days ago I saw an 80lb Sailfish a Hawaiian nailed on his yak. I'm moving here very soon. |
11-26-2008, 10:10 PM | #2 |
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I'm stoked for you, Yani!
Yani, I can't wait for the first real fish report from the islands. Then to fast-forward a year from now when you have the three Tuna tubes in the back that replace the old bait-tank, in search of Ahi . If I wasn't so scared of the Tiger Sharks I would start packing tonight! Please keep us lowly SoCal anglers in the loop, and we will keep you updated on the fall and spring Halibut runs. Perhaps that electronic shark deterrent would make a nice stocking stuffer, but don't say I told you so .
Holy crap...15' with stripes release...release...release .
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11-26-2008, 10:33 PM | #3 |
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GO BACK TO DANA!!
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11-27-2008, 01:25 PM | #4 |
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I call BS with no (real) pics......
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11-28-2008, 05:35 PM | #5 |
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poor Greek
you've got to be hatin' life, huh Stoked for ya Yani. keep us posted.
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11-30-2008, 08:41 AM | #6 |
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Yani. I just moved back from Oahu after almost 4 years. Having three kids and seeing that 1/2 gal of milk was $6.25 over there, that will give you a good indication about the cost of living. Personally, I did NOT want to move back for a million reasons. But sometimes money unfortunately outweighs all of them... at least when there is family involved. BUT if your job produces and you can afford it, it can be the best place on earth. Great people, land, water, food and fishing/surfing/diving. You'll be stoked.
It's a different style of 'yak fishing over there... lots of artificials and dead bait fishing. But if you do it right... ahi, mahi, ono, ulua, uku, etc are on the menu. If you do go, I will set you up with some of the local legends. Main thing (like anywhere in the world) is respect the locals. And I am serious about that because there can be *repercussions* if you know what I mean. Do it right and you'll have friends for life! Here are a few photos to wet your whistle (oh yeah, I fished with a shark shield... I ran into sharks ever 3-4 sessions... you'll see 'em... guaranteed).
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11-30-2008, 06:53 PM | #7 |
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That's right, Adam you were there. Looks like a lot of fun.
Yo Yani,,, Did someone say sharks? Better be careful. If all those spotties you cooked can somehow communicate to those sharks... They'd be looking for you.
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12-01-2008, 11:07 AM | #8 |
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Sharks?
I already have a Shark Repellant Device. It's a full size poster picture of Adi's Head. It's attached to a long stick. When a shark shows up, I mere stick Adi's Big Head in the water and off goes the Shark(s)!! It really works! Trout, I'm so stoked about Hawaii. Thank you for offering your help. Man, am I gonna need it. I'm like a kid in a candy store, I can't wait to find a tackle shop, new friends to fish with, new places to fish and new fish to catch/eat! Although, I'd like to wait, a while, for that first shark encounter. I'll pm you. Thanks. |
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