Carps and Yurts

We spent July in Oregon. I got my trout fishing fix for the year and was also able to sneak away to the Columbia Gorge for a few days of carp fishing. The weather has been hot and dry all year in the Pacific Northwest, resulting in low water levels. In the slow backwaters of … Continue reading Carps and Yurts →

Robins of the Sea

We took a nice walk/wade on the flats last weekend and I brought along my saltwater fly rod. The reel is on the cheap end and the finish is beginning to chip. The rod, even cheaper than the reel, is beginning to show corrosion around the guides. Tara found a snowflake moray out hunting on … Continue reading Robins of the Sea →

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 →

Sole Searching

My parents spent the holidays with Tara and I in Hawaii. We had good luck with the weather and were able to get plenty of beach time in, including an afternoon at one of Hawaii's most famous snorkeling spots, Hanauma Bay. The bay is a nature preserve and has been closed to fishing since 1967 … Continue reading Sole Searching →

Spring Break Part 1: Out of my Jurisdiction

This month, Tara and I enjoyed a little Spring-break trip to visit some friends back in Nashville. Taking advantage of the unreasonably warm weather I dragged our gracious hosts out to some of my old fishing haunts.I was hoping to get a shot at some carp but they proved scarce. Luckily, Justin found a sweet … Continue reading Spring Break Part 1: Out of my Jurisdiction →