11/4/09

Hawaii Fishing – Fun for the Whole Family

If you and the family are headed to Hawaii, a Hawaii fishing trip is an experience not to be missed. What's great is that there are boat tours to match your needs no matter what they may be – whether you're looking for a day trip with the kids, floating just off-shore or whether you're looking to get away from it all far out on the ocean blue.

Picking the Fishing Trip that Best Suits your Needs
The first thing you need to consider when planning your Hawaii fishing trip is what kind of game you're after. There are some species you can catch right off shore, but you'll increase your options by venturing out onto the deeper waters.

If you are planning on taking your kids, the option called a "bottom fishing" trip may be your best choice. This means that the boat will take you into water roughly 60-180ft deep, usually not more than 100 miles off-shore, and that you'll be fishing for the species which live along the ocean floor. Generally, you'll be targeting species such as Opelu, Snapper, Weke, Akule, Ta'ape, Menpachi, Bonefish, Moana and Ulua.

If you have a little more time and gumption, you might consider taking a deep sea fishing trip off the coast of Kauai or the Big Island. This affords you the opportunity to reel in much larger species such as Mahi Mahi, Ono, various Tuna species, Short Nose Spearfish, Striped, Blue, and Black Marlin – just to name a few. Who knows, you may get lucky and break the state record held by a 1,205 lb Black Marlin caught off the coast of Kona!

What else is on the included on the fishing boat?
Of course, this depends on what kind of boat you charter, but it's not uncommon to have such amenities as hot and cold fresh water, showers, restrooms, private cabins and even BBQ lunches in which you'll get to eat the very fish you've caught! What's more, your captain may even have a hydrophone so that you can listen to the whales singing (assuming you're there during the right season, of course.)

Most boats will provide you with all the equipment and training you'll need, so you won't have to worry about that end of the planning. All you'll generally need to bring is your own sunscreen, towel, suit and motion sickness medication if you need it.

No matter how you end up doing it, your Hawaii fishing trip is sure to be an adventure you'll never forget, so book early, stay late, and go home happy!

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