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President Obama Fly Fishing in Montana

The President and his ‘ohana arrived yesterday to spend their holidays in Hawai’i for rest and relaxation. I’m hoping he’ll find some time to visit the other islands, especially the Big Island.  If not, he can go flyfishing with me and Reef Rippas Hawai’i Flyfishing Service as he did in Montana.

I’m a great admirer of the President and his policies. So here’s an invitation to you, Mr. President, that if you have the time during your vacation, we’ll gladly take you out to flyfish for ‘o’io (bonefish) nearby in Kane’ohe bay or out in Hawai’i Kai. We are a “green” flyfishing service, so you might have to paddle a little bit on our tandem kayak depending on the spot and conditions (although not more than 20 minutes). It should be fun and maybe you’ll hook up to a screaming ‘o’io at the end of your line. That should make your day!!! It does for me!!

Aloha,

Don Aweau

A Prep for the Upcoming Weekend

Okay, since I now have limited time between my honey-do, volunteer and job workload, I’ve decided to combine my Thursday (Ho’omakaukau - Get Ready) and Friday (Pau Hana - Finished Work) together into one post. But don’t despair if I get more donations, I might be able to post more often (shameless solicitation). Remember most of us, bloggers, do this for love and don’t get paid diddly-squat. So kokua, if can.

Weather

Weekend forecast looks like scattered showers (50% chance for rain) with periods of sun.
See right sidebar for Weatherbug’s latest forecast!

Tide Information

Again tide information has been provided by HawaiiTides.com Daily Tide Predictions and weather information by Weatherbug for updates before heading out to the “ka nahele or forest”. Click on links in the right sidebar for Hawai’i Island & O’ahu forecasts.

Fishing Forecast

Offshore:
Ahi (Big-Eye Tuna)
A’u (Marlin)
Kamanu (Rainbow Runner)
Mahimahi
Hapu’upu’u (Sea Bass)
Lehi (Snapper)
‘Opakapaka (Pink Snapper)

Inshore:
Ulua/’Omilu (Trevally)
Hahalalu (Baby Scad or ‘Akule)
‘Opelu (Mackerel)

Info courtesy of Hawaii Fishing News

Tips

One of Young's many food offerings

Young’s Fishmarket

I’m a seafood and Hawaiian food aficionado, so when I saw that Young’s Fishmarket had their own Twitter, Facebook and web site. I was on it, like a haw-net! Young’s makes delicious food that will broke your mouth! I’m saying this from small-kid, hanabata days experience. I always relished the chance after a hard-days fishing to stop over at Young’s whenever my parents opted to go there. Young’s also offers mail-order, their menu, specials, etc. So if you like to be constantly updated and ‘ono for delicious Hawaiian-cooking, hook up with Young’s and you can’t go wrong.

Young’s Twitter Page
Young’s Facebook Fan Page
Young’s Web Site

Tournaments

Thursday October 29, 2009 - Lahaina Wahine Tournament
Friday October 30, 2009 - Lahaina Jackpot

Norv Ayers (808) 757-0665
Website lahainajackpot.com

Info courtesy of Hawaii Fishing News

Everyone have a safe weekend and don’t forget to share your fishing photos!!

I came across these finds over the past few days and hope Hawai’i Fishing Fanatic Fans will enjoy the following:

Monster Fish! Hanapa’a Da Big One! is what we all, as fishermen, believe we can haul in. The National Geographic Channel has an exclusive show, Hooked! , that spotlights monster fish. This week’s episode features a giant 130 lb. ulua or trevally that was injured and saved on Channel NGC73. Don’t miss it!

Hawaiian Papa (Reef)

I’m always in the pursuit of big fish but an IGFA world record is something I’ve always dreamed about catching. My current quest is to catch a 20 lb. ‘o’io (bonefish) on flyfishing gear in Hawai’i. A well-written article in Reel Reports, “Pursuit of the next World Record Bonefish on the Honolulu Flats” , has rejuvenated my passion to find my dream fish. There are big fish out there. The current state record is at 18 lbs. and listed in Hawaii Fishing News as caught by William Badua in 1954.

Somewhere out there on the papa or flats is a giant ‘o’io waiting to pounce on my crab fly!!!

Aloha Friday! Just wanted to remind everyone about the Hawai’i Fishing and Seafood Festival this Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Pier 38 in Honolulu. Don’t forget to check out all the fishing booths and make sure to see my friends at the USCG Auxiliary booth. Tell them the Hawaii Fishing Fanatic sent you. By the way, did I forget to mention that it’s FREE! Yes, free admission and parking! You can get more information about the festival below:

Official Release from the Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau

The Hawai’i Fishing and Seafood Festival takes place in the heart of Honolulu on the waterfront at the Pier 38 Fishing Village. Held annually on the Sunday of the Discoverer’s Day weekend, last years event drew over 20,000 attendance and is evolving into one of the most popular events in Hawaii.

Sample or purchase fresh Hawai’i seafood products from popular local fish markets, restaurants and diners. Learn ancient and modern fishing methods from the various Hawaiian Civic and local shoreline, spearfishing and boating clubs. Try your hand at longcasting or flycasting at the demonstration area. Tour the local fish auction and see the various fresh fish displays such as Ahi, Mahimahi, Ono (Wahoo), Opakapaka, Munchong and more! FREE drawings - grand prizes may include trips to Las Vegas and Ocean Kayaks. Activities for Adults and Kids of all ages!

Lots of free parking (additional parking located at Honolulu Community College 1 block up the street - FREE shuttle service provided)!

U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service administrator Bill Hogarth stated that the Hawai’i Fishing and Seafood Festival should serve as the blueprint for all fishing and seafood related festivals nationwide.

Pacific Islands Fisheries Group

The Pacific Islands Fisheries Group or PIFG is a 501(c)3 non profit organization established in 2005 to help organize and keep Pacific Island Fishermen informed.

PIFG supports programs that directly benefit Hawai’i’s marine resources, enhance fishing community awareness and all conservation practices. PIFG supports agencies responsible for managing and conserving our island fisheries.

Our mission is to facilitate communication and participation amoungst all marine resource users to support sound resource use, management, research, conservation and education.

The Hawaii Fishing Fanatic blog endorses Reef Rippas (Rippers) Guide Service. I’ll be involve with the service as a guide along with my friend, Miles Arima, a longtime island fisherman. We are just starting off the service and are currently taking inquiries for flats fishing (reef walk-in with flyfishing/spinning gear) in the Honolulu/Greater Honolulu Metro Area. We hope 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.

If you are interested in making Hawaii your destination for large bonefish or to enjoy flyfishing/spinning in paradise, please email us at reefrippashawaii@gmail.com or visit us on the Reef Rippas Hawai’i Fan Page .

You could be wading knee-deep on beautiful reef flats like this along the eastern Honolulu shoreline.