an eco-escape in paradise

alternative powered Sailfishing
                  Hawaii's biggest eco-fishing adventure

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My fishing buddies and me sail the beautiful island waters with spectacular offshore scenery.  We troll for Ahi (Tuna), Mahi-Mahi, Marlin, Swordfish, Ono (Wahoo), Jacks, and Rainbow Runner.

Our oceans are in peril, and it is up to us to do something to save them.  In the past, we have mistakenly believed that the oceans are a never ending resource, despite the fact that it has been proven time and time again that they are not.

 you gonna eat that?

    
How do you eat a marlin?  One bite at a time.

Ahi, mahi mahi, ono, and marlin are four of Hawaii's most popular and plentiful ocean fish we catch while sail fishing.  Each has a unique taste and texture.  Whether you choose sashimi with wasabi and shoyu, grilled with garlic, or baked in a buttery basil sauce, you're sure to find a taste to suit your appetite.

• Fishing license not required.

• Dress comfortably and bring clothes for breezy, wet, and fishy conditions.

• Remember your lucky hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.

• All fishing equipment is provided.

• Have your camera ready to record your landing the fish.

• Talk to the captain about fresh caught sashimi and taking some fish with you.

Communication is vital to the success of our friends Big Game Wind Powered Fishing     Two things they need to do:

1. When you arrive on the island, give us a contact phone number, where you can be reached.

2. Contact us a day or two before your scheduled Wind Powered Fishing trip at 808.277.7195.     Reservations
We start preparing the boat for your charter the prior evening. The morning of your charter, we start getting the boat ready at 3:00 AM. It would be nice to know if you will be showing up. If you don't call, we won't prepare the boat since this involves perishables.

We constantly track the weather. It is crucial to keep informed of the forecasted conditions and other possible changes that can come up. Call us the day before to make sure the ocean conditions are favorable and we are all set to go.

Set a starting time so we know when to expect you at the dock. In addition, DO NOT bring bananas!  We want to show you the best Wind Powered Fishing Hawaii has to offer.

Choosing the Right Fish  Choosing the right fish is like selecting fine wine - each has its own taste, aroma and texture.  Every good seafood restaurant in Hawaii has fresh fish on the menu with a not-so-familiar Hawaiian name.  This guide may help you learn what to expect when ordering out or baiting your line.

• Ahi = Yellowfin or Bigeye Tuna:  Considered one of Hawaii's most popular choices, ahi is served raw as slice sashimi or cooked rare.  It has a steak-like, firm texture with a gutsy beefy, full flavored taste.  Ahi has a pronounced aroma.

• Shutome = Swordfish:  This fish is tasty without any seasoning.  It has a delicate slightly fruity flavor and a subtle aroma.  Texture is succulent and meaty.

• Mahi mahi = Dolphin Fish:  Not to be confused with Flipper, the dolphin mammal, mahi mahi is for the finicky fish eater.  It has a mellow, lemony, sweet-rich flavor; a silky, yet flaky, tender texture and a delicate aroma.

• Ono = Wahoo:  Ono means delicious in Hawaiian. It has a distinctive, yet delicate tangy-citrus flavor similar to poultry or veal.  Aroma is barely detectable and texture is chewy and firm.

• Opah = Moonfish:  Popular with chefs, opah has a juicy, rich flavor with a roast pork-like aroma.  Texture is very tender.

• Uku = Grey Snapper:  This fish boasts a firm, dense, somewhat lobster-like texture.  With its moderate and slightly gamey flavor, you'll love it or hate it.  Uku sometimes has a slightly nutty aroma.

• Onaga = Longtail Snapper:  It's mild and tastes richly sweet.  Onaga has a fresh clean aroma and delicate, tender texture that will melt in your mouth.

• Opakapaka = Hawaiian Pink Snapper:  Light and pink with a mild, sweet and delicate flavor with a tender texture.

Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day.  Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.  Lao Tzu

Can fish tell one color from another?
Well, if not, why do fisherman carry all those different colored lures?

Fishing from a sailboat has different challenges than fishing from powerboat, but the fish are just as fishy, and you save fuel.  No Fish?  A bad day wind fishing is better than a good day doing just about anything else - except for scuba diving, snorkeling and sailing.