oamas in captivity

Oama season traditionally peaks in August so the fact that they’ve been seen at the usual spots appears to indicate an early start.  From my informal poll of the shore fishermen I met recently, it’s been a solid start of the season but the papio haven’t followed them in yet.  The results of 3 surfboard trolling outings support that: a few body-less oama returned, a clean cut leader and a sub-legal omilu.

We can only hope the papio realize the oama are already in.  In the meantime I have to perform daily water changes to keep my oama alive and healthy.  And refrain from naming them.