family fishing 101
Fishing is a fun and educa onal family ac v¦, especially in Hawai‘i where you might see an en re family gathered at the water’s edge trying to catch their evening meal or just catching and releasing fish for entertainment! Although it’s the end of our summer vaca on season, in Hawai‘i we are for¦nate enough to have “summer” weather all year long (when compared to the mainland!) and access to the ocean so fishing can be a year-round family ac v´! Ge¨ing started with the very basics consists of your terminal tackle – fishing pole, line, hooks etc., protec ve gear/apparel and of course, bait. Let’s break it down into more detail here:
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Basic tackle: Bamboo fishing pole, hooks/weights/floaters (bobbers), line and bucket. This may run a family of four about $50, and your fishing pole can last a life me if cared for properly. Protec ve apparel: A wide-brim hat oers the best protec on for your head, ears, neck and shoul- ders from exposure and sunburn. Baseball caps and wide-brim visors work too, but leave some exposure. A long-sleeve t-shirt is okay, but will not protect you as much as one with a U/V protec ve rat- ing. Today’s U/V shirts o¨en have a UPF ra ng of 50, with mois¦re wicking and stain-proof qual£es. These shirts o¨en also come with protec ve hoods, which makes hats op onal. Popular brands to look for include Costa, Ane k and Pelagic. For footwear, we recommend a
evolve from the basic pole and line fishing into cas ng or boat fishing, you’ll find yourself gradua ng to dierent ¸pes of bait ranging from ika (calamari squid) and tako (octopus) to saba (mackerel) and ‘opelu (mackerel scad). What Will You Catch? Hundreds of dierent reef fish species thrive in these Hawaiian waters. The most common fish from our shorelines are hinalea (wrasse), humuhumu (triggerfish), po‘o pa‘a (rockfish) and maybe even a papio (jack trevally)! If your family is ready to take the plunge, visit your nearest local tackle shop, they all have sta that can help your family get started. And don’t forget that sunscreen!
set of Tabis over sneakers, dive boo es or reef waders. Tabis protect you from the rough-edged rocks and spines from the wana that adorn our rocky shorelines. Plus, Tabis will help prevent you from slipping on the wet rocks. Tabis run from $30 per pair and are available in sizes for adults and kids. Bait: For your basic family ou ng, a simple $5 tray of shrimp from the seafood sec on of the super- market is your best bet. Once you
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