February 22, 2011 Lahaina Harbor, Maui

Aloha from Lahaina Harbor, Maui. We’re nevertheless catching mahi on the leeward side of Maui, but a range of other fish have joined the mix. Shibis, much more typically known as either yellowfin or bigeye tuna, have been popping up on the troll and billfish bites are not an uncommon occurrence. The striped marlin continue to offer a lot of the bites but shortbill spearfish are turning into pretty abundant as effectively. Some blue marlin have also created appearances but have not allowed themselves to be caught. With the fishing as great as it is proper now, the coming days should be rather exciting. If any person would like to uncover out what the bite has been like on Maui just before yet another report goes up, call Deli in Start Me Up’s booth at Lahaina Harbor at 808-667-7879 amongst 9 a.m. and five p.m. or e-mail startmeupfish@gmail.com. Anyways, pictures speak louder than words, so right here are some photographs displaying portion of the catch from the past many days.

Redel Keleher and his wife Rose caught a good mahi on an afternoon trip. Harlan and Lori Wasvack also caught a nice mahi on the same trip. Each fish have been caught on lures close to sweetheart rock.

Randal Beams, a returning Start Me Up angler, caught a mahi whilst trolling off the Lanai lighthouse.

These Nebraska cornhuskers were featured in our last post with three mahis and two shibis. They decided to go out once more, this time in the afternoon, and landed two mahis, a single of which was a nice bull. With that sort of achievement rate, these guys will be back to go fishing again.

John Meeker, Vern Nelson, and Richard Crowe did Start Me Up’s early trip. They went to JJ buoy behind Kahoolawe, exactly where they were in a position to bait these mahis.

Jim Erickson, Joanna Rotecka, and Bill and Cathy Carpenter got some bites just south of the Lanai lighthouse. They ended up boating a mahi and efficiently caught and released a striped marlin.

Dave Connolly, John Kingston, and Jeff and Ben Helesic caught a great bull mahi as effectively as a cow mahi while trolling at the Lanai lighthouse. The lighthouse was definitely the hot region for the day.

James Keller and Eldon Lindstrom got in on the late afternoon bite. They each and every caught a mahi although trolling in the vicinity of Kamaiki point on Lanai. Why get up early for the sunrise bite when the sunset bite can be just as productive?

Austin Enns fished with his brother Abram and his dad James. They had some action and missed a bunch of fish, but thanks to this mahi they didn’t come house empty-handed.

Danny Messina spent some time on the water with her loved ones and caught a mahi. She described her day as a enjoyable 1.

The Roaldson group discovered some fish on the backside of Kahoolawe. The fish had been active and they ended up with 4 mahis, including two nice ones.

Jay Osborne saved the morning when he boated this mahi. All of the other bites on the boat had been striped marlin that didn’t stick. That’s just how it goes on the days when the hooks appear to be made of rubber. The fact that marlin have challenging, bony mouths doesn’t make points any easier.

Paul Novacek celebrated his new marriage with a fishing trip. Although the trip was a short one, Paul was out on the water extended adequate to come across a mahi and a modest tuna.

Denise and Steve Skaglund trolled the 150 fathom ledge off Lanai. They went two for two and brought these mahis back to the harbor.

George Lollathin was one excited boy when he landed this mahi. George took residence a mahi flag as a souvenir to remind him of his thrilling experience. Way to go George!

John Hartley came up with a huge aku whilst operating a porpoise pile off the Lanai lighthouse. Hayden Playter also picked up a consolation mahi proper soon after missing a striped marlin.

Dean Linn from down beneath in Victoria, Australia was pumped right after boating his mahi just inside LA buoy. Great going mate!

Greg Tunks and his wife, also visiting from Australia, snagged a mahi just outside LA buoy. The inside buoys seem to be holding some fish at the moment.

Masa Hatorri, the head sushi chef at a neighborhood restaurant, planned to make sushi for some buddies out of this uku, or grey snapper. Other bottom fishing action included nabeta and papio, which are exceptional in the frying pan.

Mark Laplante, Ken Crocker, and Mark and Ross Hanson got the job accomplished with two mahis and a rainbow runner, sometimes referred to as the Hawaiian salmon. The guys said that they had a fantastic trip.

Albert Kemper was ready to pose for a picture with his mahi, but he was not the only angler that caught fish. Don Johnson caught and released an estimated 40 lb. shortbill spearfish and George Ochs caught and released a kaku, or barracuda. Releasing shortbill spearfish and kaku is often great when there is currently a mahi in the fish bag.

Arnom Reithers and Chuck and Jill Sadler had a successful four hour afternoon trip. They landed two shibis on a double bite and topped that off with a mahi.

Thanks for checking out another Start off Me Up fishing report. As can be noticed in the pictures, the fishing has been comparatively productive lately. With any luck, the fishing will continue to boost and the subsequent report will contain even more great catches. For far more information on the fishing, bear in mind to call Deli at 808-667-7879 amongst 9 a.m. and five p.m. or e-mail startmeupfish@gmail.com so that he can fill you in. I actually just got word that 2010 Lahaina Harbor captain of the year, Commence Me Up’s Captain Steve Cravens, is hooked up to a 500 plus lb. blue marlin. Hopefully he’ll hang on to it and get it to the boat. Until subsequent time, tight lines.

Aloha,
Jonny