Fishing Report September 28, 2011 Lahaina Harbor, Maui, Hawaii

Aloha from Lahaina Harbor, Maui, Hawaii. The fishing has not been a flawless illustration of consistency, but some fish have certainly been obtaining the hooks. Utilizing natural bait all around FADs has been a successful tactic as of late and trolling has continued to produce some fish. Lately, the catch has consisted largely of mahis but a couple of marlin have been caught as nicely. Some of Commence Me Up’s recent anglers have fished the bottom with fair good results, catching uku, nabeta, and papio in addition to inedible species. If there are any questions about the fishing, really feel free call Deli in Commence Me Up’s Lahaina Harbor booth at 808-667-7879 in between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Hawaii Time or email startmeupfish@gmail.com. The following report is made up of some of Start Me Up’s modern anglers and their catch.

As Pat and Andrew Shade, John Chunchick, and Zac Kolbeck found out, the mahi bite can be fast and furious at the buoys. Pat, Andrew, John, and Zac specific many FADs and returned to Lahaina Harbor with eight mahis as a consequence of their efforts.

There was undoubtedly potential for some action as Brian Carey trolled alongside the edge of a latest line holding a selection of floating debris. After adhering to the existing line for a minor while, the small rigger lure took off and Brian caught this mahi.

John and Monique Christianson, Sidney Reed, Derrick Gillioz, and Dave Vizzini went out on Start Me Up’s early departure journey and caught a stringer of mahis. The keys to achievement for the anglers were great preparation and a good mindset.

Mike Zapata, Brad Hitchcock, John Garcia, and George Boyton came to Maui for a marriage ceremony. When they took treatment of that enterprise, the friends discovered some time for fishing and ended up catching some mahis. There was a lot of mahi for fresh new fish tacos.

In accordance to Tanya Williams and Ron Baysinger, this mahi was chasing this tuna ahead of the two fish became distracted by the pattern of lures. The mahi and the tuna every grabbed a lure and found their way onto the ice. The mahi was perfect for usage and the tuna manufactured superb bait.

Lisa and Chris Deters ended up trolling in search of fish when this mahi showed up behind the Jr. Popsicle running in the extended rigger position. The fish struck the lure with no any hesitation and ultimately grew to become aspect of the refreshing catch for the day.

Kevin Ewert and Chris Orwen caught a pair of mahis that included a bull and a cow. Mahis frequently arrive in pairs consisting of a bull and a cow. Sometimes each fish bite simultaneously and other situations one particular mahi will be caught and then one more mahi will be caught a short time later on in the exact same standard place. Mahis can also be solitary or located in more substantial universities.

This team of mahi was the item of two FADs and a great deal of persistence. The fish ended up at the buoys, but have been not biting at occasions because of to the existence of some aggressive sharks. Teryn and Kevin Gualtieri, Nic Levesque, Tom Hicks, and Mark Wika waited for the sharks to settle and eventually put some fish on the boat.

Gary Mooris got the motion commenced by landing the bull mahi and then Ron and Tami Newquist, Ed and Angie Gonnering, and Brian Ortiz followed up Gary’s catch with some a lot more mahis. The journey was an overall results loved by all of the anglers present.

Ed Mostek and Ryan Parnell efficiently utilized a couple of different methods in buy to return to Lahaina Harbor with a pair of mahis. 1 of the mahis bit a trolled lure and the other mahi ate a normal bait.

Claire Wilkinson and Vincent Youthful took edge of some especially calm winds to enterprise out to the shoals of Kahoolawe. Claire and Vincent identified a existing line at the shoals and have been every single able to decide on up a mahi in that existing line.

Andrea Bestal also fished about the shoals of Kahoolawe and ended up obtaining a big bite. Andrea hooked a blue marlin and fought the fish to the aspect of the boat. Andrea’s blue marlin was estimated to be a minor less than 200 lbs. and was tagged and released to combat yet another day.

James Somers had to place in a good deal of effort to catch his mahi. Nonetheless, James did not head the difficult operate. As a new Maui resident, James plans to fish as often as possible.

Kyle Abundant was dragging a reside bait close to the within pinnacle known as top secret spot when he noticed this mahi come in on the bait. The mahi engulfed the reside bait and Kyle proceeded to consider treatment of business and land his fish.

Bottom fishing is wonderful alternative for anglers who prefer constant motion in excess of waiting for a huge bite. Miles and Elliot Delarosa ended up all about finding some regular motion and that is exactly what they obtained even though catching this pile of nabeta. Nabeta are tasty to try to eat and there was certainly sufficient fish to go all around.

Bob Jaennette, Brent Wallace, Jason Justesen, and Brandon Olson created the excursion to N buoy off the north shore of Molokai with hopes of locating some fish. Sadly, the anglers had to contend with sharks close to the buoy. As soon as the sharks had enough to consume, Bob, Brent, Jason, and Brandon had been ready to use their are living bait to catch a mahi and some tunas.

Debbie Jacks determined to spend some time bottom fishing. Debbie’s decision proved to be worthwhile when she caught this nice uku which was just a part of a very good catch.

These anglers were fishing in a very good place that was holding some bait fish and small tunas, such as these akus. Although the anglers didn’t get a large bite in the place, they have been capable to catch the akus on light tackle, which made the battle much far more pleasant.

Mike and Kathleen Ryan alongside with Silver and Sayeh Bayat prepared to do some bottom fishing and caught a selection of fish off the bottom. The anglers also picked up two mahis while trolling back to Lahaina Harbor from their bottom fishing spot.

Todd Brooks had some encouragement from the other guys on the boat even though he fought a wonderful bull mahi, which set up a great combat. However, Todd prevailed in the stop.

The Ruse family focused bottom fish at an inside pinnacle where they came throughout this uku as well as a number of other fish that were caught and unveiled. The Ruse household also caught a kawakawa although traversing the small length among their bottom fishing pinnacle and Lahaina Harbor.

This team of mahi caught by Jeanine and Anthony Ferrante along with Pat and Bruce Teigen involved 3 bulls, the largest of which tipped the scales at 44 lbs. The women caught the largest bulls and did not hesitate to brag to their husbands.

David Moore came throughout a tiny piece of floating particles and trolled earlier. This mahi popped up subsequent the floating particles and raced into the pattern of lures. The result was a sound hookup and then a mahi in the bag for David.

All fingers ended up essential on the back deck as this team of anglers went to perform catching this pile of mahis. The mahis had been hooked at FADs on are living opelu and dwell akule. By the time the chaos ended, the baits had been traded in for a ultimate count of 19 mahis. Most of the mahis ended up of a fairly first rate size and a few had been good bulls.

Thanks for checking out this Start off Me Up fishing report. Any questions can be directed towards Deli at 808-667-7879 or startmeupfish@gmail.com. Until the following report, restricted lines.

Aloha,
Jonny