Aloha!

[Jonah and the Whale]

Hey what's up everybody, just wanted to say hi from the new digs on Oahu. Slowly getting settled into paradise here, three weeks in and just picked up my new yak. I got a sweet deal on a T-13, and took it out for the first time yesterday. Paddled out to a little island and hooked up with my first Hawaiian fish, a 18" barracuda, man they are one angry fish. Probably didn't weigh more than 2 pounds tops, but took line like a 5 lb. summer steelie.

Headed out tomorrow morning, and I'm going to try dragging around a Brad's cut plug bait that I brought with me. We'll see how that goes!
Hope all's well in the great northwest,
Jonah

[sequim salty]

Man... that seems like the dream life. I bet you didn't have a bit of trouble putting on your drysuit and neoprene gloves either! Enjoy the warm water and the slooooo lifestyle. Keep sending pics when you catch stuff...it makes our hearts beat. doug in rainy sequim

[YakontheFly]

Aren't Barracuda a great fighting fish...  I have caught them all over the world too...

Have you hooked up with the local kayak anglers yet?  They will help you get on the good fish, even if you are a Haole!   

[coosbayyaker]

Nice, Can't wait to see more!

I too could move to Hawaii and live with my Bro, but unfortunately he lives on the Hilo side of the big island in Papaalau and it gets 200+ inches of rain a year(no thanks).

[andyjade]

Eating too much Cuda can give a guy a mean case of the runz.  Exercise caution.  I learned the hard way in Belize.

[Spot]

Nice, Can't wait to see more!

I too could move to Hawaii and live with my Bro, but unfortunately he lives on the Hilo side of the big island in Papaalau and it gets 200+ inches of rain a year(no thanks).

Says a guy who lives on the Oregon Coast.....   

As I recall, the Hilo side puts you less than a mile's paddle from deep water and lots of big pelagics.

[coosbayyaker]

Nice, Can't wait to see more!

I too could move to Hawaii and live with my Bro, but unfortunately he lives on the Hilo side of the big island in Papaalau and it gets 200+ inches of rain a year(no thanks).

Says a guy who lives on the Oregon Coast.....  

As I recall, the Hilo side puts you less than a mile's paddle from deep water and lots of big pelagics.

Yea, I know but i'll take my 100 over 200 anyday...

as it's been pouring rain here since last night!! seriously, it's June already!

[YakontheFly]

The difference is that Hawaii gets inches per hour at a time, and Oregon gets what we lovingly called "Oregon Mist" where I lived in Nor-Cal....  Drizzle where 24 hours gets you two inches tops.

I would take 2 hours a day of 6" of rain versus 12 hours a day of Oregon Mist.

[coosbayyaker]

The difference is that Hawaii gets inches per hour at a time, and Oregon gets what we lovingly called "Oregon Mist" where I lived in Nor-Cal....  Drizzle where 24 hours gets you two inches tops.

I would take 2 hours a day of 6" of rain versus 12 hours a day of Oregon Mist.

Damn, you guys keep shooting down my rational excuse's for not wanting to move to an Island...

[Jonah and the Whale]

Took my 7 yo out for his birthday last week, and he brought in these to to'au (blacktail snapper) all by himself. Pretty good way to start your seventh year of life!

[Jonah and the Whale]

Here's a couple of recent catches,

A nice couple pound omilu papio


Around 15 lb. Kagami Ulua


And a nice 10 lb. O'io (bonefish)


The weather has been awesome lately, the trade winds have died down and I feel my first pelagic coming soon! Hope all is well back in the soggy northwest!

[coosbayyaker]

Good job JatW! nice looking fish. Looks like your learning the ropes over there.

Meet any other Kayak anglers yet?

[PNW]

Nice fish, beautiful conditions, ... think I wouldn't mind some warm rain for a change. Makes me wish I was there. Only a matter of time before we see some pelagic pics!

[Lee]

Nice fish man!  I still owe you a beer too.

[Spot]

Beautiful fish!  Dang I miss that warm weather.

-Spot-