How To Fish On Oahu

If you're planning on visiting the island of Oahu, and plan to get some lines in the water, The Real Oahu can help! Fishing from shore on Oahu is unlike anywhere else. We have an array of different fishing techniques, each specifically designed for the different terrain you will encounter. From rocky cliffs with jagged volcanic rock to long stretches of white sand, your technique must cater to your surroundings. Fishing tends to be good here year around however, there are species to target in certain areas during certain times of the year and even certain times of the moon phase. Ulua or Trevally is definitely the main target species for shore casters on Oahu. It is considered to be one of the toughest fish pound for pound in all the seas. It can weigh up to and over 100 pounds, but even fish in the 10 pound range will give you a fight of a lifetime! Ulua are known to hide in caves and caverns created by wave action or inside coral pockets. Most hook-ups tend to be in early to late evening, which is why we like to leave the lines in the water ALL night! The picture below is a 10 pound Ulua caught in Kailua off of a very rocky shore. This guy was a real menace to bring in!

We usually set up multiple rods in rod holders along the cliffs. We use a method called "slide-baiting" which consists of a large weight attached to the main line. Then, a separate leader and baited hook are ''slid' down the main line and into the water. This is a tried and true method that keeps your line away from the sharp rock and coral which are so willing to break you off when a fish is on. 

This is just one of the many techniques we use to catch fish on Oahu. We also cast big "popper" lures in deep reef pockets and shallow sand bars to attract hungry Ulua.

Another method we use, which is by all means the most physical and dangerous, is spear-fishing. For hundreds if not thousands of years natives to the islands have used spears to catch a fresh meal. Spear-fishing on Oahu involves diving deep down to find target species hiding out in their caves and holes. 

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