Father Son Fishing Tales!
We started spring off with a bang! Beautiful Yellow Fin Tuna on the table for the family. Ending a midday snorkel this guy decided to gobble up a 9 inch skirted hawaiian speed lure.
June 25, 2025
No Smile Style!
Epic ono crushed the short corner chrome head on the way to our first marker. What a great fight, beautiful morning, and epic catch. Congratulations and we like the no smile style! Aloha and mahalo!
June 9, 2025
Summer Trevally are on the Prowl!
What a beautiful blue fin trevally also known as an ‘Omilu. Great catch and great fight. Glad we were able to release this guy – full grown these hard fighters can grow to 25+ lbs. Let’s go summer! Hoping for more – congrats!
June 1, 2025
Some Deep Drop Beauties
What a beautiful and tasty catch guys! Thank you for only keeping what will be eaten and huge congratulations for hooking this awesome double barred goat fish. These are huge!
May 23, 2025
Taape Slayer for the Good
Some beautiful yellow reef snapper being pulled from the reef. Thank you Kyson for hooking these left a right. What a fun way to start the morning. These yellow snapper are invasive to Hawaii and taste good – what a combination!
May 17, 2025
Ono Daze!
The unexpected bite is the best bite! This guy took down a lure meant for a much smaller fish, boy was it a fight! Congrats to the young angler able to put up with the fight and get him in the end. Cheeeehu!
May 15, 2025
Do I Need a Fishing License in Hawaii? (2025 Update)
If you’re planning a fishing trip in Hawaii, whether from the shore or on a boat, it’s essential to understand the state’s current fishing regulations. Since May 2, 2024, the State of Hawaii has required non-resident anglers, 15 and older, to obtain a valid fishing license for recreational marine fishing. Table Of Contents Who Needs a…
May 1, 2025
Wahoo on the table!
Congrats on the beautiful Ono Gabstin Family! This guy took some line and did not want to come in on the gunnel sides. Capt Jesse gaffed him trying to swim into the prop wash!
May 1, 2025
Local Favorite ready to Print!
Beautiful catch bottom jigging from one of our favorite spots! This guy not only makes the dinner table but will also make a beautiful print (Gyotaku) to be cherished forever! Congrats Kyle!
April 29, 2025
Dynamic Duo [ONO + MAHI]
Great day of snorkeling and fishing! Both Snorkel charters were able to come away with a piece of fresh fish. All you need is a little luck and some good optimism. Great bites on the 5 inch lure set!
April 24, 2025