not some remote atoll

Went back to the Diamond Head – Waikiki FMA area for round 3.  The tide was dropping below zero feet and the wind initially was manageable when this picture was taken.  The contrast of the reef and sand bottom was breathtaking.  But the fish didn’t want to bite and the wind made it hard to cast long leaders attached to floats without snagging something on the way out.

It was a “bolo-head” (white wash, nada, zilch, goose eggs) day but I got a chance to chat with Kawika whom I met last week at this spot, and later with Brandon (I think) back at the car.  Both generously shared fishing tips even though I warned them that I blog about my fishing experiences!  So while I didn’t return home with dinner, I gained something much more valuable.

I’ll give their information a try and report back with the results.  Here’s a preview:  Kawika tied his own flies to whip explosively behind a large cast-a-bubble.  Brandon liked using live bait (‘opae, “sand turtles” (mole crabs) and oama) and turned me on to some “guarantee oio spots” I could board fish in Waikiki.

The Aloha Spirit is still alive with the Oahu fishermen.  Just gotta respect their spots and practice Aloha in return.