Big Island & Oahu

jasmillo · Nov 27, 2022

Been on the Big Island a week but broke my fly rod out for the first time today. Caught two Moana I believe. No pics because I accidentally left my phone behind early. I have caught those before so pretty sure that is what they were.

Also, two of these…no idea…Hawkfish??

And one of these…a different goatfish species?

I love casting and catching random stuff I have never caught before.

Scenery is not bad either.

Brute · Nov 27, 2022

jasmillo said:
Been on the Big Island a week but broke my fly rod out for the first time today. Caught two Moana I believe. No pics because I accidentally left my phone behind early. I have caught those before so pretty sure that is what they were.

Also, two of these…no idea…Hawkfish??

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And one of these…a different goatfish species?

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I love casting and catching random stuff I have never caught before.

Scenery is not bad either.

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Yes…po’opa’a…hawkfish…and a nice moano u’kali (the goatfish…one of my favorite s steamed)

Tallguy · Nov 27, 2022

Don't know the Hawaiian names.
Stocky hawkfish and blue goatfish. When seen hunting, blue goatfish often hang around hunting with moray eels and bluefin trevally. Strip faster if you think the trevally are around.

Brute · Nov 27, 2022

Tallguy said:
Don't know the Hawaiian names.
Stocky hawkfish and blue goatfish. When seen hunting, blue goatfish often hang around hunting with moray eels and bluefin trevally. Strip faster if you think the trevally are around.

Many times I’ve seen omilu teamed up with the moano u’kali…

SJE · Sep 26, 2023

Hi guys, I am on a trip to the Big Island for the first time, brought an 8 and 9 weight with me, tropical lines and a variety of salt water flies. I have looked but not found any local guides. Do any of you know someone that offers guide trips? I have fished with guides on Maui and Kauai, but not sure if there is someone here. Thanks for any advice! Steve

Brute · Sep 26, 2023

Try Nervous Water…my bad…didn’t see you were going to the Big Isand…

smc · Sep 26, 2023

SJE said:
Hi guys, I am on a trip to the Big Island for the first time, brought an 8 and 9 weight with me, tropical lines and a variety of salt water flies. I have looked but not found any local guides. Do any of you know someone that offers guide trips? I have fished with guides on Maui and Kauai, but not sure if there is someone here. Thanks for any advice! Steve

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SJE · Sep 26, 2023

smc said:
Home | GT SPORTS HAWAII LLC

Exclusive shoreline fishing experience to hunt the elusive GT (Giant Trevally) with giant poppers and witness explosive top water action! Only done here on the Big Island of Hawaii at GT Sports Hawaii LLC!

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Thanks I will check them out and provide a report if I fish with them.