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What type of info are you looking for. I have been to oahu many times. Here is simple outline of the islands.
Oahu is the tourist island. Extremely well organized for the tourist. You don't need a rental car as the bus system is great. Waikiki beach is a shoppers dream along with lots of people. This is not were to go to get away from it all. Once you leave the area things start to spread out allot. As you head to the east side of the island you will come to one of the greatest snorkel area at a crater. Continue to the north side for the greatest surfing area. Don't forget about the north shore coffee shop, try the espresso on ice cream. As far as fishing there are plenty of charters available. Do you self a favor and set up everything you want to do as soon as you get there so that you can get everything in. Google the top ten things to do and this will fill you in.
The big island is my least favorite island except for fishing. You have to have a rental car as its very big and spread out. Some beautiful water falls.
Maui is the party island must younger crowd.
Kauai is the garden island very laid back and green.
Try this site. http://outside.away.com/outside/dest.../hawaii_1.html
My personal choice is Oahu for first time, Maui to party and Kauai to relax and I avoid the big island. I guess everyone should see the volcano once. If you need more info I have ton's of pics and many sites to help you choose. Have fun.
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i live on oahu, (i just deployed to iraq again last week tho) and this is the sticky for my island that is posted on bloodydecks.com
the two best operations on the island (imho) are chupu charters and the magic.
Hawaii Sportfishing Charters, Hawaiian Fishing Vacations is the website for the "Foxy Lady" a solid 42ft uniflite kept in impeccable condition. they use live bait and operate out of haleiwa. as far as prices go they are in the middle of what you would find on the island but they are highliners and will put you dead center on the fish.you will also be allowed to take home 50 lbs of fish at the end of your day. the only bad thing that can be said is that the north shore tends to have rougher weather then the south shore.in addition i think they can also hook you up with a vacation rental on the beach on the north shore if you inquire.
the next charter operates out of kewalo basin which is right next to waikiki. another highliner, "The Magic" is a 50 ft pacifica that is super baller gucci-liscious. Hawaii SportFishing Charter, Sportfishing Hawaii
captain russel tanaka has caught more grander marlin (i believe) than any other hawaii captain. his rates will be more expensive due to the luxury boat your gonna be on and higher operating costs being right in waikiki.
the next charter is live-bait sportfishing. Big Game Fishing -Live Bait Hawaii
they are located out of wainae harbor. a smaller boat so a lower cost operation. not my first pic if money was no option but a solid affordable reliable charter. the owner (shannon frasier) is an so cal boy who decided to move over to the island back in the day.
keep in mind that there are other boats in these same harbors. some are ok and some fish for tourists i.e. you pony up the cash and they take you out on a boat ride and could care less about catching fish. their mindset is that a new flock of tourists is just on the next plane to land. talk to the captain on the phone and e-mail them, feel them out. i've been on a number of charters on this island and i've seen the crews from lesser boats try to"chase" their charter off the dock so they don't have to see the catches that the good boats have made. don't be like these people.
another note on charters on oahu. whatever boat you decide to charter do the captain and crew a favor and research the boat and do not charter your boat through a charter desk operation. i think on other islands it is the norm, but on oahu you can charter directly with the captain,. most charter desks here nail the boats for generally 30% off the top. kinda lame.
for lodging, one of the better things to do is rent a vacation rental on island. it's comparable to a hotel, but private and i would say more comfortable. you can cook there, still go to the restaurants you choose to go to, and in the long run you will save money by not getting hosed by all of the expensive prices in waikiki. here's a cool website to find vacation rentals Hawaii Vacation Rentals - VRBO® Vacation Rentals by Owner Hawaii - Hawaii Travel
another place to find vacation rentals is here hawaii vacation rentals classifieds - craigslist
recently i went to a mcdonald's in waikiki and noticed they did'nt have the dollar value menu on the menu. i asked "wtf, no value menu" and they were like "ho brah, we got'em" i'll take 3 dbl cheeseburgers and 3 chicken sandwiches please, only cost 6 bucks. had i not i would have bought 2 normal meals for about 7 bucks a piece, another way to tax tourists here.
another smart thing to do to find a plethora of dining experiences is to buy the sunday paper. "honolulu advertiser" has a "dining out " guide in every sunday edition. it's full of coupons and loaded with places to eat.
Thanks. That is the kind of information I was looking for. I have hotel and airfare covered. Just going to be on Oahu for a few days for work and may have room to do some fishing and don't want to miss out on a chance to chase some fish. Not sure I will be able to bring any home but still want to go out and do some fishing if I can. Unfortunately I will not be traveling with a group. Finding a seat for one will prob be my biggest challenge. I've not been able to find a forum site like we have here on the east coast of locals that fish. It's been a real challenge finding information.
Well here is another place to research in advance. The Maggie Joe is a awesome boat to fish. You may have a good chance at a share through this site. A friend of mine was running her when they brought in the second largest marlin (1277) in the harbors history.
Headed to Oahu and Maui next week, wanted an update on the fishing information listed on this thread. Do you have an idea of what fish are in season? any additional charters I should consider?
info i posted is still current. as far as species goes, the ono's (wahoo) are starting to show up on the west side of the island, just waiting on them to show up in force which hopefully should be in the next few weeks, same thing with the mahimahi's. i heard all were showing up in increasing numbers on the north shore (haleiwa) along with yellowfin tuna under 100 lbs. enjoy your trip
Thanks for the reply, I will contact the captains listed above and will report on the outcome.
Thanks
Nick
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info i posted is still current. as far as species goes, the ono's (wahoo) are starting to show up on the west side of the island, just waiting on them to show up in force which hopefully should be in the next few weeks, same thing with the mahimahi's. i heard all were showing up in increasing numbers on the north shore (haleiwa) along with yellowfin tuna under 100 lbs. enjoy your trip
I fished magic, live-bait, and blue nun. All nice guys and knowledgable. Only caught one small striped marlin (3') and a couple of peanut mahi amongst all the 'boat rides'. Fishing was not stellar to say the least. This was in Feb.
schedule a quick flight to Kona on the Big Island. Our water is calm, and fishing has been pretty good lately with a lot of 100+ pound yellowfin tuna being caught. Just picked up my first couple of ono of the season today.
Thank you all for your replies, Could not get out in Oahu, down in Maui currently and the wind has been howling on both islands. I guess we are catching the tail end of hawaii's winter it has been cloudy with on and off rain. Do not think I am going to get out before my return home midweek.
Boat goes in the water back east when I get home.
Take care
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schedule a quick flight to Kona on the Big Island. Our water is calm, and fishing has been pretty good lately with a lot of 100+ pound yellowfin tuna being caught. Just picked up my first couple of ono of the season today.
Gordo-
Skip waikiki if you can-very commercial. Pearl Harbour is a must see, though.
Stay on the north shore, where Haleiwa is. In november is usually when the Billabong Pro is scheduled which means its probably going to be big seas.
Good luck.
I'll be on Kona for fishing and Kuaui for business.in mid Oct. I'll give an update and hopefully some fantastic pics of some pelagics.
Are Hawaii charters respectful of C&R or T&R requests of their clients in spite of commercial sale income concerns? I am looking to fish next month and I am seeing far too many marlin and spearfish brought to the dock for my liking.
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