More Fishing (Cause there wasn't any Catching)

I took the kids out again this afternoon.  We had a good time hanging out - but we didn't get any fish to hand.

In fact I got snagged five times (that is a lot for me).  Despite the lack of action, we had a great time exploring the flat.

Fishing Partner Swap Out

Yesterday was errand day - grocery shopping (on pay day weekend - uggggghhhhh), haircut so I don't look like an unkempt bum, putting gas in the minivan and others. But since we would be out, I figured some fishing and ceramics could be worked into the schedule.

 I was thinking the fishing and haircut would get Marlon's interest, but it was Noe that volunteered to come along.


   

She caught a hinalea!!!


  I was pitching ika strips and this batch seemed to be coming off the hook way to easily during the cast. On one such occasion I was reeling back the rig as quickly as I could and after a little splashing, I pulled this lai to hand. Bare hook!!! Fun fishing trip with a rare fishing partner (not really - she comes out a lot, but Marlon does go fishing more)!

March 11, 2017 Holoholo

I took the kids fishing at the Heeia Fishpond this past Saturday. I really like the presentation the staff members give - history of the fishpond, how the ancient practices have transformed into modern operations, and more on what we can learn from this unique structure that used to feed tens of thousands of Hawaiians. We all caught fish - snapper, flagtail, a puffer and my lizardfish-mangrove seed combo! There were a few papio caught, but I didn't see any kaku. And with the wall repaired, the crowd was able to spread out along the entire length - and made for easier fishing. We'll be back!!! I'll make a separate post with pictures from La's camera shortly.

Fishing with the Kiddoroosters in High Winds

On Saturday afternoon, I took the kids out to the flats to get in some fishing. It was fishing and not catching - got skunked again. We saw fish - some big bonefish, a bunch of mullet, a decent sized snowflake moray eel, some lizard fish - but no takers on the hook. Darn skunks!!!

Skunked On Saturday

I took the kids fishing on Saturday. The solunar table showed there was supposed to be high activity levels. Well, we did see several fish, but none of them wanted to play tug. Noe and Marlon were using spinning gear - but the tide was coming up and it was a bit too deep to wade out to the edge of the shelf. Oh well - there is always next time.

The Kiddoroosters and I Went Fishing

I'll say this up front - it is getting harder to consistently blog. The commute back and forth from work during the week is sucking the life out of me, and keeping up with chores and errands comes first. I'll strive to do better, but for now forgive the late posting. I took the kids fishing on the flats this past Saturday while La was at a quilting class. We saw some cool fish I hadn't seen out there before like pipefish and some baby coronetfish - good eye Marlon! I also hooked up to a kaku on the first cast (my Kaku Candy flies need to be renamed to Kaku Crack). And we tried to catch some oama - but the rods we brought were rather short (as we came to learn). The oama holes I had found last year were not holding this time around, but the kids had fun anyways. We'll try again next weekend.

Mas Sandbar Photos

You know you are a good teacher when your student starts teaching others (and you hear your words flowing from understanding). Definitely put a huge smile on my face ;) I'm glad we went on a day when the tradewinds were variable - made the entire trip much nicer for the families!

Fishing Report 9/15/2014

Caught three new (to us) species today. Pinfish Sergeant Major - this was a significant event for us as we have spotted these fish but not been able to catch one for the entire duration that we have been fishing at the jetties. BAM!!! Juvenile Grouper - really small guy. He's got big shoes to fill as the King of the Reef. I wasn't expecting this at all (I thought it was another black sea bass). We also caught a bunch of the blennies and Marlon caught something that looked like a juvenile Pompano - but it came off the hook as he almost got it to hand. Lastly - the mullet are starting to stack up for their annual run. The river is getting thick with them and I even saw a bunch of splashing going on as a predator fish (likely a Jack Crevalle) was taking shots at various schools. La took a walk on the beach and reported the birds were diving in pretty close to shore - I'm going to have some fun very shortly (on the fly and on topwater poppers) - oh boy!!!!

Brought the Kids to Catch More Shad

I found this place via a video on youtube. Mason Springs, Maryland. I caught two shad using a clear grub with red-white-blue flecks (HOOYAH AMERICA!!!). Fun on the light action spinning gear. If I had room for a back cast, I would have tried for the shad with the Epic 686 again, but the strategic placement of trees ruled that out. Noe caught a sunfish. On the other side of the bridge, the group was catching shad like every other cast - location, location, location.

Marlon Practice Casting his New Gear!!! Check it!!!

I just bestowed some cool gear to Marlon. He likes it! Eagle Claw 6'6" 4/5wt (more 5wt than 4) - Check. Orvis CFO III with SP GPX 5wt line - Check. Knowledge and skill to throw and line with a stick - Check. I checked the water temperature today - 54 degrees. We chummed the water with bread to see if the bluegills wanted to come out and wrestle - but no takers. Maybe a few more degrees and they'll jump in the ring! After she shanghai'ed my rod/reel last time, I bought Noe a new reel to go with her current rod. Lined that up with 4# Stren and she is good to go. Now we just need some fish...