Hawai’i Fishing Fanatic

Reef Rippas Guide Service

A whopper bonefish (8 lbs) caught off the Hawai'i reef flats on an incoming tide.

The Hawaii Fishing Fanatic blog endorses Reef Rippas (Rippers) Guide Service. I am just starting off the service and am currently taking inquiries for flats fishing (flyfishing/spinning gear) in the Honolulu/Greater Honolulu Metro Area. I aim to teach you the uniqueness of the island shoreline fishery, instruct you on how to fish this fishery, and to experience the Hawaiian fishing culture and history of our islands.

My guide service is unique from the other fishing guide services in the islands. I attempt to utilize as much “green” methods as possible to protect the environment and to teach my clients about the Hawaiian fishing culture and traditions. I use a tandem kayak to get to ‘o’io (bonefish in Hawaiian) spots and wade when it is safe for the reef ecology. I’m a Hawaiian, a historian/culturist and a passionate fly fisherman. I recently moved back to Hawai’i after living on the East Coast for over 12 years. I started my fly fishing career on the Upper Delaware River with Al Caucci. Since then it’s been a whirlwind of fly fishing experiences. Please see more info on my blog “About” page.

Chinook/King Salmon

I have flyfished for many different species (bonefish, tarpon, trout, Pacific & Atlantic salmon, steelhead, permit, snook, striped bass, bluefish, etc.) in the U.S. and abroad (East & West Coasts, Mexico. etc.).

I started my guide service recently because I did not see any of the other services providing the type of fishing experience I believe is unique to these islands. That being said, there are some really BIG bonefish in the islands! I can’t guarantee that you’ll be able to catch one but I’ll try my best to get you into some trophy fish. The rest is up to you! Cast, strip and hopefully, Hanapa’a! (Fish On!).

At this time, I am only able to accommodate a single person due to kayak limitations. But open to guide an additional person if you agree to just wading the Hawaiian reef flats. In this way I can provide personalized service to both clients. If you have an additional person or a larger party, please let me know so that I can make arrangements or refer you to a guide service that shares my fishing values.

My rates include (per person/per day):

Full Day with lunch and refreshments - $250 kayak/wade

Additional person - $50 wade only

Half Day with refreshments - $150 kayak/wade

Additional person - $30 wade only

If shuttle service needed - $40

Striped Bass/Striper

If you are interested in making Hawaii your destination for big bonefish or to enjoy flyfishing/spinning in paradise, please email me at reefrippashawaii@gmail.com and I’ll respond right away. Also you can visit Reef Rippas on the internet below:

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