So it all started when we took a fairy out to an island out in the Keramas. That was ok and the best fishing was on the point where it held some mean current. But there was some nice Makerel, Coral trout, Snapper, Spotted Sweet lips, Napoleans, and lots and lots of sea turtles.
Myself and Rob headed out for the break. Once there I came up with the idea to go even further out. So there we are a half a mile from shore in an island we have never been too. It was about 50ft of water but I told Rob we should head for the next drop which would most likely drop to 100+ft. We did and there was plenty of fish but none of which would keep thier cool. Most would vanish into dark holes and never come out unitl we left. Others would just head for deeper waters.
To make this story short, since I want to go to bed, we ended up with a nice snapper, 3 coral trouts, a red parrot, that snapper I shot and posted about, and a peacock grouper of good size. It was kinda dissapointing since you could find the same stuff in Okinawa. What you couldnt find however was the rediculous current we faught around some islands. I really thaught Rob and I were going for a ride to China again. :D
We overcame the current however and braught the fish home but I ended up loosing my makerel from being slammed into the rocks after being Blue Falconed. It was intentional but it happened. So I ended up climbing a mountian side to get back to camp since the swim against the current was intense especially after swimming in it for 4 hours chasing dreams.
My other good dive bud caught 2 blue fin trevelly, green jobfish, Moana Kali, Kumu, and a parrot. I came out with biggest fish naturaly. When you get blue falconed as hard as I did this weekend it would only be fair to be blessed with suck a rare fish.
Monday we set out at 430am to get a boat to take us out to some buoys. It was all good fun but it seemed that the furthest we went from Oki the better the water got and the more fish. I would have to admit as my first b/w trip it wasnt scarry other than trying to dive deep. you jus dont know how deep you are going and to keep an eye on your watch the whole time just doesnt happen.
We all came out with some nice Mambika (mahi), and Sowata (Wahoo). Well the wahoo are realy small around here and only get as big as maybe 30bls. It was a new experience and it was good fun.
Here are some pics of what we all caught. :smthumbup:
Also here is the capt in the last pic. He laughed at Rob for minutes cuz Rob shot a shaft away. Yup his snap hook opened and he was blue water freeshafting for a moment unintentionaly.

Here is the one I thaught was good but I got JJ's arm in it. I can edit that out though. I will send you the original tomorrow. I be tired!

I've been waiting to get off this island for a while now. Since I've been here I haven't seen viz like Florida yet, seems like the Keramas is good place to start. Nice catch looks like a lot fun. Who did you guys boat with? I've been thinking about going out there in Oct. I would appreciate any good advice.

I've been waiting to get off this island for a while now. Since I've been here I haven't seen viz like Florida yet, seems like the Keramas is good place to start. Nice catch looks like a lot fun. Who did you guys boat with? I've been thinking about going out there in Oct. I would appreciate any good advice.

Well Ben Parker asked Paul Smith if we could set it all up and in a matter of moments we had a trip set up. The best buoys were the furthest ones out but we were ran off of those thanks to another fishing boat.
Well I dont know what you are talking about with vis. I have seen vis here of 100ft+ with water so clear it was kinda purple I even have pics if you wish to see. Best vis is fall/winter. Right now the vis is pretty darn good you just have to get away from the cities. But I would say that other islands hold clearer water due to less inhabitance.

What.... What....... Mahi Mahi????????? Wahoo??????? and Yellow fin Tuna too? hahah. Nice catch man. That is bad ass! You didn't nail all those fish with your 100 Rabi did you? Next time you mention B.W. I should have my new gun dude. I'm ordering this week. I think. Thinking about a wetsuit at the same time too. Congrats on the catch. Just got my new shaft in. Are you guys doing anything today?

Don't get me wrong I've had some outstanding days with maybe 70ft vizability but it seems like its not consistent. I'll definitely take your word for it, I've only been here for 7 months and started getting in the water around April. I've talked to Paul Smith before I was going to order some stuff from him. Now I know his boat trips are definitely worth the money. Thanks for the tips. Awesome catch, well done!!!:yay:

Nice!!!!!!!

What.... What....... Mahi Mahi????????? Wahoo??????? and Yellow fin Tuna too? hahah. Nice catch man. That is bad ass! You didn't nail all those fish with your 100 Rabi did you? Next time you mention B.W. I should have my new gun dude. I'm ordering this week. I think. Thinking about a wetsuit at the same time too. Congrats on the catch. Just got my new shaft in. Are you guys doing anything today?

Sorry bro we are not off today like the Marine Corp.
Anyhow a blue water trip is tough. Its hard to shoot fish when there are a lot of people in the water at once. They are easy to frighten and they dont come back with the same curiousity as reef fish. Not to mention when you blue water hunt its the same fish over and over for 8 hours. The only thing you hope for is a bill fish to come around. The viz was good but the water was kinda dirty. But the further you went the better it was. I would say if 3 people spread out at a buoy that is pushing it. It would be better to go and pass by in 2's. But the first people in are normally the victors unlike reef hunting.
Its pretty hard to shoot fish in the blue as well unless they come right up to you. Being in blue water with no background throws your preception off big time. You dont know how deep you are going unless you stare at your watch, once down at depth you continue to drop and the only thing that lets you know that you are still descending is the pressure in your ears, fish look bigger or sometimes smaller than they actually are, sometimes its hard to find the surface when you dive deep, and you have to be good at surface shots as well. Its actually kinda of tricky to hunt and hit a wahoo here. Movement scares the fish easy so keep your gun out and just wait is what I found strikes the most curiousity from the fish.

I shall share a GRAND story with you guys next week from the weekend if weather holds. Hope everyone did well this weekend.

Later

SWEEEEEEEETTTTTT!!!!!