Springtime found me back on the water with my spinning rod. Inspired by an old article in Sports Illustrated about spin-fishing for bonefish, I have been working on a more consistent method for flats fishing with light tackle here in Hawaii. The basic set-up is secret, having been taught to me by a … Continue reading Heading Down
Author: Adam
Adam has a master’s degree in mathematics, a black belt in aikido, and has worked enough jobs to fill a book—sushi chef, Peace Corps volunteer, and police detective among them. His writing and photos have shown up in The Drake, Tenkara USA, Hawaii Fishing News, and Sporting Classics Magazine. In 2023 he traded a badge in Honolulu for a skiff on the Columbia, where he now spends his days chasing carp with a fly rod and pretending it’s a retirement plan.
Final Voyage
On a calm, sunny day we packed the inflatable boat into the car and headed to a spot I had not been to in years. We paddled past boats and buoys and one curious sea turtle and pulled onto the flat at dead low tide. Right away I spotted a couple of small bonefish … Continue reading Final Voyage
Micro-Fishing Part III: Micro-Fishing in Hawaii
Hawaii has a history of micro-fishing, of a sort. During the Summer months, schools of 'oama, juvenile goatfish, gather in the shallows along coastlines throughout the state. The easiest way to find 'oama is to look for the people catching them: groups of people of all ages, standing quietly in the shallows with small hand poles, plucking … Continue reading Micro-Fishing Part III: Micro-Fishing in Hawaii
Micro-Fishing Part II: Why Bother?
I suppose that there is no need to address the enthusiasts out there of the merits of micro-fishing. If you are already a fan, feel free to stop reading and go fishing instead. For anyone else who might raise a skeptical eyebrow at the suggestion of catching little fish on purpose I propose that micro-fishing … Continue reading Micro-Fishing Part II: Why Bother?
Micro-fishing Part I: Looking Back
This short series of posts will explore micro-fishing. This time: Part I: Looking Back..... Years ago, when I was “retired” for the first time, and pretty much fishing every day, I spent some time considering recreational fishing as a business. The supply side of this fishing economy has grown far beyond the local tackle shop. … Continue reading Micro-fishing Part I: Looking Back
Late in the Game
Our Columbia River cottage is finally ready for visits! In November we took advantage of a long weekend to sneak off to Rowena. The Fall leaves were golden, still hanging on before the first frost of the Winter. As the time for carp was well past, I had no plans to catch any fish. Everyone else, it … Continue reading Late in the Game
Take the Bait
I prefer active fishing: wading, casting, stalking fish. I also strive for simplicity which means I prefer fishing with flies and lures over bait because I can pack less and don't have to constantly maintain my terminal tackle. But once in a while, I just want to sit on the beach. "Dunking" or casting a … Continue reading Take the Bait
Country Living
This past Fall, while I was laid up with a broken foot, I spent a little bit too much time on Zillow and ended up buying a house. This will undoubtedly become my best excuse - "sorry, I have to go fishing, otherwise I might buy another house"! Anyway, we had been thinking about buying … Continue reading Country Living
Exploring the Surf
I am generally a big fan of Google. They have created many products that I use and enjoy, including one in particular that has been of huge benefit to the fishing world. I love searching out new places to fish and getting to know the features, above and below water, as best as possible. … Continue reading Exploring the Surf
A Fisherman’s Apology
The hardest part about fishing alone is taking photographs. Fishing for carp on the lakes of Middle Tennessee I had a pretty good system. I mounted my camera on a GorillaPod (a small, plastic tripod with flexible legs). I affixed the tripod to the front of the inflatable boat or, if I was on foot, simply … Continue reading A Fisherman’s Apology
The Fishing Dojo 