Deep Sea Sportfishing in Haleiwa, Hawaii with North Shore Sportfishing Charters. What to expect on your deep sea fishing adventure in Hawaii.
Deep sea fishing in Hawaii can be the most exciting experience in a fisherman’s life. The big game that lurks in the deep blue sea of the Hawaiian islands has produced the most World records of anywhere in the World. The largest blue marlin ever caught on rod and reel was landed in 1970, the fish weighed 1805 pounds. Blue marlins are brought in on a regular basis in the 500 pound range. Large Yellow fin tuna are also caught while deep sea fishing in Hawaii. Summer is the most common time to get these monster fish. Ahi (Yellow fin tuna in Hawaii) in the 100 to 200 pound range is the most prestigious fish to catch in Hawaii. Besides the big game in Hawaii, there are the tasty food fish. Mahi Mahi is tops on the list in this category. Ono (Wahoo) is one the best fish on the grill. Smaller tunas like Skipjack and smaller Yellow fin tuna are always a blast to battle on lighter tackle.
Deep sea fishing boats in Hawaii should be equipped with heavy tackle to handle the big game fish that can bite at any time. On our charter fishing boat, the Karlyn, we are equipped with Penn International 130s, the largest fishing reel made. Smaller tackle to handle the rest of the fishing is used on a daily basis. Deep sea fishing enthusiasts only need to show up with what they want to eat and drink while out on the water, everything else is provided for them when fishing on the Karlyn.
Deep sea fishing in Hawaii means you are in deep waters - very deep. Most of the water that we fish in is over a mile deep. We start fishing right out of the Haleiwa Harbor (North Shore), Hawaii. Only just a few miles off shore, you are literally in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. This usually means that the water conditions are rough. Four to six foot seas and twenty knot winds are the norm. When deep sea fishing in these waters, we recommend preparing yourself with some type of motion sickness medicine, especially if you aren't accustomed to the motion. You definitely don't want to ruin your fishing trip because of motion sickness. Most people have no problems if they're prepared.
There are several types of Marlin in Hawaii. The most common big game marlin is the Pacific Blue Marlin. Most are caught in the 100 to 200 pound range; however it is not uncommon to land one up to the 500 pound range. Black Marlin is in the same weight category but is very rare. Stripe Marlin show up in the winter months. They range from 20 to 100 pounds; the most common size caught is the 50 to 90 pound range. Short nose spearfish can be caught from time to time and are the best eating of all the marlins. Sailfish are extremely rare in the waters around Hawaii. Even the most seasoned veterans can boast of only catching a few of this beast.
In the tuna family, the Yellow fin tuna is king. Known as Ahi in Hawaii, these fish are the hardest fighting fish there is. For the local deep sea fisherman in Hawaii, this fish is the most prestigious fish to catch. These guys are caught any where from 100 to 200 pounds. Big Eye tuna are a close cousin to the Yellow fin. This fish usually shows up from late fall to mid spring. Skip Jack tuna are very common in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This fish is what you find in most canned tuna packages. They have the size range from one to twenty five pounds.
Mahi Mahi is probably the most common game fish caught while deep sea fishing in Hawaii. They can be very acrobatic while on the line. Because they are so tasty and colorful they are the most sought game fish. They range in size form ten to fifty pounds, commonly found in the fifteen to thirty pound range. The Mahi Mahi is the most common fish to be caught. Fisherman can find these fish with the sea birds flying in certain patterns.
The last of the flag fish that is caught in Hawaii is the Ono (Wahoo in English). These fish are one of the fastest swimmers. Striking the lure hard is their forte. These guys can be caught in the fifteen to fifty pound range. When cooked just right they can be he best tasting fish there is.
While deep sea fishing in Hawaii rough water conditions are the norm. But having a time of ones life is also the norm. When sportfising on one of the boats in Haleiwa harbor you have the best chance of catching something to take home. These boats have the highest catch rates in the state.
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