Winter in Hawaii brings gentle seas to the south shores of our islands. Two weeks ago brought a foreshadowing of those calm conditions and, with a little cooperation from the tides, I was able to get out for some sunset papio fishing. Sunset fishing at a new spot always makes me a bit cautious because … Continue reading Winter is Coming
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Chasing Tails
I have been chasing a lot of tails lately, bonefish tails mostly. Using my new light tackle reel and rod I have been spending a lot of time refining my flats fishing technique and the current evolution has proven effective. I have managed to catch nearly all of the reef fish species that hunt on … Continue reading Chasing Tails
The Way To Waimea
Recently Tara and I took advantage of a long weekend to spend a few nights on the Big Island of Hawaii. We stayed at one of the many mega resorts along the Kohala coast, the north-west facing shore of the island. We perused our guidebook each morning over breakfast and picked a new area to … Continue reading The Way To Waimea
A Shark Named Iselle
I went fishing on the heels of Hurricanes Iselle and Julio, two storms which didn't seem to affect our neighbourhood even slightly. The water was murky with run-off from rain in the mountains and there was quite a bit of debris washed up on the sand. I spent about an hour casting for bonefish along … Continue reading A Shark Named Iselle
Snail Hunting
Towards the end of our trip to Vietnam, Tara and I visited a "homestay" in the Mekong Delta. When I expressed an interest in fishing, our hostess was happy to oblige. After seeing only a couple of fishing poles in the entire country I knew that sportfishing was a luxury so I wasn't sure what … Continue reading Snail Hunting
Tenkara Plus
Tara and I took a trip to Oregon in the end of June, our first visit since moving back to Honolulu three years ago. It was wonderful to visit with all of my brothers, to catch up with some dear friends and to reconnect with some old friends too.Of course I brought along my tenkara … Continue reading Tenkara Plus
Interlude
On the way to Vietnam we had a six hour layover in Japan's Narita Airport. While Tokyo is about an hour away by train, Narita town is only one stop away. Though small, Narita boasts a surprisingly large temple and garden complex which is free to visit and within walking distance of the train station. … Continue reading Interlude
The Kracken
Tara and I just got home from a trip to Vietnam. It was my first proper vacation since visiting Korea last year. We landed in Hanoi and drove north to beautiful Ha Long Bay for a two night cruise aboard the Paradise Luxury 4.After dinner activities involved (more) drinking, a movie screening, sleep, or ... … Continue reading The Kracken
Justified
I finally made it back onto the water with Chris. This time we were better prepared and both the weather and the fish were cooperative. Together, we scouted a couple of new reefs and rocks, including "monster rock" where I hooked up to a big fish that peeled line off my reel for a few … Continue reading Justified
The Secret of Chan’s Reef
I have been fishing with my friend Kirk for more than a decade. During that time we have fished all over Oahu; on sandbars, reefs, flats, docks, streams, lakes, bays and islands. We have caught everything from tiny native gobies to hammerhead sharks. Just before New Year's I had a chance to join Kirk for … Continue reading The Secret of Chan’s Reef
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