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Our Motto - The early fisherman catches the fish.
Happy angler with a fresh caught mahi-mahi.
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We like to depart the harbor in the early morning before
daylight—our motto—the
early fisherman catches the fish. After morning greetings, introductions and stowing
gear, the captain will explain boat operation and safety precautions. Outside the
harbor the fishing starts as the deckhand selects a trolling menu and sets five lines.
Nothing beats a good fight. Yellowfin tuna are tough fighters and are up for it.
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The view of the island shoreline and the sunrise is particularly beautiful. Between
November to May, keep an eye open for visiting humpback whales wintering in Hawaii.
We generally proceed to one of the local fish aggregation buoys located 10 to 18 miles
from the harbor. The trip will take 1 to 2 hours, if some hungry fish doesn't interrupt
the journey. This is not an infrequent event.
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A Big day of big game fishing. A hefty Blue Marlin, lots of
dolphin fish (mahi-mahi), wahoo (ono) and the some of the
plentiful skipjack tuna (aku).
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At the buoy, we break out light tackle - 50-lb test - and jig for Skipjack Tuna (Aku)
and Yellow Fin Tuna (Ahi). The first small Aku are bridled up for live bait fishing on
the outriggers in hopes there is a hungry marlin in the area looking for an easy breakfast.
We continue to jig for Aku, Ahi and Dolphin Fish (Mahi-mahi) or cut some Aku for chum and
bait on the light tackle, hoping nothing too big grabs the bait and breaks the line. We
prefer the big ones take the bait on the outriggers.
When everyone is tired of reeling or the bite is slow, the captain may decide to go hunting
for open schools of fish. They are located by looking for excited birds congregated in one
spot or finding floating debris that harbor smaller fish that attract the larger game fish.
The tuna tower gives the deckhand a better view to spot these potential opportunities.
The fishing does not stop on the return trip, as you never know when fish may be attracted
to the lures.
Back in the harbor, it is time to unload the day's catch and take the final pictures.
Depending on the day's catch the captain will filet enough fish for everyone to have a couple
of fish dinners.
Any fish can be mounted. Ask the Captian for information.
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