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| Grumpy bonefish |
Hawaiian bonefish are monsters compared to their cousins in most tropical fisheries. Just like Hawaii is famous for its GRANDER marlin, these behemoth bonefish come in world record sizes.
Knowing when and where to hunt these beautiful fish is 90% of the battle. We specialize in putting our clients in the zone for that shot at the bonefish of a lifetime. Our guides can help you get your casts straight and long, but once you hook that big boy, you're on your own to get dragged across the flat like a rag doll. Hold your tip up high and prey it stops before all your gelspun backing is gone. 150yd runs are commonplace with the average Hawaiian bonefish coming in at 8lbs and slobs of over 18lbs are possible if you have the stamina to survive an epic battle. Fly fishing is the main game but light tackle spin rod fishing is also great fun for those not adept at the fly. Our biggest bonefish to date on fly is 13#s and a monster of 16.5#'s landed on a spinning rod.
Knowing when and where to hunt these beautiful fish is 90% of the battle. We specialize in putting our clients in the zone for that shot at the bonefish of a lifetime. Our guides can help you get your casts straight and long, but once you hook that big boy, you're on your own to get dragged across the flat like a rag doll. Hold your tip up high and prey it stops before all your gelspun backing is gone. 150yd runs are commonplace with the average Hawaiian bonefish coming in at 8lbs and slobs of over 18lbs are possible if you have the stamina to survive an epic battle. Fly fishing is the main game but light tackle spin rod fishing is also great fun for those not adept at the fly. Our biggest bonefish to date on fly is 13#s and a monster of 16.5#'s landed on a spinning rod.
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| 8# fattty |
Meeting people and helping them achieve a dream is what makes my job so rewarding. That high five after landing a fish and the smiles I get are priceless. There are slow times on the bonefish flats between tides so bring a good story and a good cigar to round off a day to remember.
An Average day we will see anywhere from 40-100 fish with up to 30 good shots at hooking a trophy bonefish. Accurate casting is more important than the long range bomb casts, so practice a bit before you come across the ocean to try your luck. This will make your experience more enjoyable and successful. 7# - 10# set ups are perfect with the 7# loaded with a floating line for the "tailing fish", and the 9/10# with a floating line for those windy moments. We typically use tapered Seaguar leaders 16# and 10# depending on depth and visibility, help make a smooth presentation.
I would love to put you on some of my off the beaten path spots with my flats boat, so give me a call and lets make some fishing memories and more good stories. Don't worry if your not practiced up on your casting, I am always glad to teach technique for our conditions to make it an enjoyable experience. And for those anglers traveling to Christmas Island(Kiritimati), your one day stop in Hawaii can be filled with targeting some big bones to warm up your cast.
An Average day we will see anywhere from 40-100 fish with up to 30 good shots at hooking a trophy bonefish. Accurate casting is more important than the long range bomb casts, so practice a bit before you come across the ocean to try your luck. This will make your experience more enjoyable and successful. 7# - 10# set ups are perfect with the 7# loaded with a floating line for the "tailing fish", and the 9/10# with a floating line for those windy moments. We typically use tapered Seaguar leaders 16# and 10# depending on depth and visibility, help make a smooth presentation.
I would love to put you on some of my off the beaten path spots with my flats boat, so give me a call and lets make some fishing memories and more good stories. Don't worry if your not practiced up on your casting, I am always glad to teach technique for our conditions to make it an enjoyable experience. And for those anglers traveling to Christmas Island(Kiritimati), your one day stop in Hawaii can be filled with targeting some big bones to warm up your cast.
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| Jen's biggest bonefish closing in on 10lbs |
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Contact:
Captain Mike Hennessy (808) 366 7835
Email: Mike@HawaiiOnTheFly.com
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| 2 o'clock 30 feet, can you see him? |
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| The new 16' Action Craft Tournament flats boat |
"Thanks for the trip - it was simply outstanding! Having cast a fly in several parts of the world for more than 50 years, I can say without a doubt this was among the most enjoyable and interesting days of fishing I have ever had. I really appreciate how much you understand about the biology and behavior of Hawaiian bonefish and how easily you communicate that knowledge to your clients. I learned a lot and went to sleep with images of tailing bonefish in my brain. Although challenging on several levels, the fishing was far better than I anticipated, mainly due to your expert guidance and because you worked very hard to make it happen. I am convinced that I will return."
Thanks again,
Jim Winton
Seattle, Washington
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| The ghost in camo |
"Thank you for the trip Mike, it was literally the most fun I`ve ever had with a fly rod in hand! Give a shout if you ever get up to Montana and we`ll hook up for fish, beers, etc. I`ll be back next winter and we`ll do a few more days, thanks again."
Ryan