After enjoying occasional fishing adventures as a child, Logan started whipping this past Fall to spend more time with Holoholo writer Dino and to find a way to unwind. The repetition of casting and retrieving while occasionally catching a fish is now her way to relax between teaching and doing work to support teachers. Now she’s hooked and has recently been outfishing Dino and Matt (Holoholo writer and Hookum Flies owner).
Logan:
It all started on a Saturday at the end of September 2019. Dino wanted to stop to pick up more fishing gear and I jokingly picked up a pole and reel combo and said I was going to buy it. Well, the joke was on me and we left the shop with a simple setup and a pair of tabis. That afternoon we went to Magic Island and I caught a moana. The next morning we waded out on the flats and I caught a small papio. I was hooked!
After a couple of months of what seemed like endless sessions of coming up empty, Lady Luck is on my side again. It started a couple weeks ago during an unplanned afternoon trip to our favorite spot. The tide was higher than normal and the surf was up. I was tempted to say the conditions were too rough, but I had a good feeling. I’m glad I stayed because I caught eight omilu (6”-9”), a lai, and a wave (knocked me off my feet and dunked my reel!). That Sunday we went to the same spot for a dawn patrol session and I walked away with two omilu added to my count. Dino couldn’t believe it and suggested we go out one more time that afternoon. I almost didn’t go, but Lady Luck was calling and I caught two bigger papio and a tilapia. This past weekend, my streak continued. I added five omilu, a papio, and two kaku to my count. I can’t wait to get away from my computer and my virtual work this weekend. Hopefully the streak continues!
My strategy? Keep it simple. I use a simple whipping setup with a medium bubble. I usually use grubs – greens and anything that sparkles are my favorites!
People say Dino is lucky that his girlfriend likes to fish, but I am lucky that he’s a patient teacher and gives me tips so that I can improve. Poor Dino has had to listen to me brag to my dad about catching more than him and listen to me cheer when I feel the tug.
Yay Logan! I want you on my team!
Y’all better enjoy this now…because Matt and I are gonna turn it up. ???
Haha I love it!
@Dino Bring it on
Dino’s right… don’t get too used to it lol… We are trying new things… But congratulations, takes skill and some luck to outfish all three of us consistently. Can’t wait to see what’s next lol… At this rate its a five pounder?
You wanna teach us how lol?
Great article. I’ve seen Logan consistently out fish everyone first hand.
Awesome! Great that you found an activity that you could enjoy together! Wish my wife would come with me, LOL. But, to feel the tug on the line…that’s the rush that we all hope to get. Keep it up! Prime season is upon us so hopefully everyone gets some action!
I didn’t want to go at first, but this is definitely my new favorite activity. Can’t wait for the season to pick up even more!
Thanks for sharing your story. This is how it begins! The tug is the drug! Lol
Super article – thank you Logan and Dino! Keep the tip up and enjoy the tug!
Dino caught more than me today! But after hours of virtual meetings last week, nothing could have been better than a morning of casting, fresh air, sunshine, and trying out new setups.
Logie, Oh! Logie, Oh! ??