Fishing in American Samoa and Kauai - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

linghunter · 07-20-2007, 07:58 AM

Hi all , I am going on vacation for a couple of weeks and will be in Kauai and Samoa . I plan to take a couple poles with me to try a little yak fishing in a new spot . I was wondering if anyone would be able to offer any tips on making bait , what type of lures to use ,and also set ups and even any kind of froze bait that might be good to use . Any info shared would be very helpfull . Thanks Paul

Lit-up1 · 07-20-2007, 10:02 AM

Try a skirted Ballyhoo(dead bait) pre-rigged-drag that around and see what happens-
also hook up with some locals and see what they use-

wavster · 07-20-2007, 11:27 AM

Maybe Blue Water Jon can help - He's fished Hawaii a few times, I believe...

h2ofishfo · 07-20-2007, 05:52 PM

best bet is 2 sav your money here talk 2 the guys there & buy there overpriced crap what the hell u are on vacation right? fshin on the yak w/mai tai

Razorback · 07-20-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by h2ofishfo

best bet is 2 sav your money here talk 2 the guys there & buy there overpriced crap what the hell u are on vacation right? fshin on the yak w/mai tai

Good Advise.

There is a Wal-Mart on Kauai and that's where the local boys get their tackle. I think you'll find that trolling Kroc's and Rapala's will suit your needs. Watch out though - you might even run into an inshore ONO...

'Cuda · 07-21-2007, 06:00 AM

Go to any supermarket to the fish department and they'll have fresh sardines for trolling.....and try chumming. I fished Kona 4 days last Nov. for nothing. I kept getting these hits where there'd be 3-4 clicks and I'd reel in to find the bait severed cleanly just behind the head. On my last day there I'm packing for the airport and I look out and see these yellow flashes and I grab my binos and see mahi-mahi jumping out of the water feeding right where I was fishing......It's tricky there.....good luck.

linghunter · 07-21-2007, 07:27 AM

Cuda , I remember reading your post about the mahi's when you retuned , and in general it sounds like it is going to be difficult to catch fish . That being said I do believe the Mai Tai's will help take the edge off . I'll give it my best shot and ask the locals for tips .Thanks for all the suggestions .

07-20-2007, 07:58 AM	#1
linghunter skunk Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 61	Fishing in American Samoa and Kauai Hi all , I am going on vacation for a couple of weeks and will be in Kauai and Samoa . I plan to take a couple poles with me to try a little yak fishing in a new spot . I was wondering if anyone would be able to offer any tips on making bait , what type of lures to use ,and also set ups and even any kind of froze bait that might be good to use . Any info shared would be very helpfull . Thanks Paul

07-20-2007, 10:02 AM	#2
Lit-up1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Point Loma Posts: 384	Try a skirted Ballyhoo(dead bait) pre-rigged-drag that around and see what happens- also hook up with some locals and see what they use- __________________

07-20-2007, 11:27 AM	#3
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Maybe Blue Water Jon can help - He's fished Hawaii a few times, I believe...

07-20-2007, 05:52 PM	#4
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	best bet is 2 sav your money here talk 2 the guys there & buy there overpriced crap what the hell u are on vacation right? fshin on the yak w/mai tai

07-21-2007, 06:00 AM	#6
'Cuda Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 224	Go to any supermarket to the fish department and they'll have fresh sardines for trolling.....and try chumming. I fished Kona 4 days last Nov. for nothing. I kept getting these hits where there'd be 3-4 clicks and I'd reel in to find the bait severed cleanly just behind the head. On my last day there I'm packing for the airport and I look out and see these yellow flashes and I grab my binos and see mahi-mahi jumping out of the water feeding right where I was fishing......It's tricky there.....good luck.

07-21-2007, 07:27 AM	#7
linghunter skunk Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 61	Cuda , I remember reading your post about the mahi's when you retuned , and in general it sounds like it is going to be difficult to catch fish . That being said I do believe the Mai Tai's will help take the edge off . I'll give it my best shot and ask the locals for tips .Thanks for all the suggestions .