Well, yesterday, I met up with Kamuwela and we toured some of the fine fishing supply houses here in Oahu.
There are some fine fishing supply houses and some stand out over the rest. Most definitely, my favorite stop was 5 Oceans 7 Seas where our member Lois is located. They are willing to share their knowledge from casting to trolling, and even fly fishing. They house a custom rod building shop and do excellent work as they also wrap for OEM customers under different labels as well. If you want to build it yourself, they have what you need from whipping rods, fly rods, casting rods, and trolling rods.
If you are in Honolulu, this is one store that I highly recommend. It's not the biggest, nor have the most "stuff," but definitely one of the most friendliest and helpful.
Five Oceans Seven Seas 24 Sand Island Road, #29. Honolulu, Hawaii USA 96819 phone: 808.843.8111 • fax: 808.843.8119 email: fiveoceans7seas@yahoo.com, Web: www.5oceans7seas.com
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Our next stop was Brian's Fishing Supply, 1236 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96814-1959 - (808) 596-8344 http://www.shorefishinghawaii.com/Brians_Fishing_Supply.html If you are into casting from th shore, this is the store for you. Brian has what you need for all types of shore casting and stocks inventory to build your casting rods as well.
Meet Brian.
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Our third stop was one that knew very well as it was the closest of the existing fishing supply houses focusing mosting on trolling. Hobbietat,1413 10th Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816-2772, (808) 737-9582, hobbietat.com.
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Further the trolling experience, a must visit is POP Fishing and Marine. POP Fishing and Marine, 1133 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, USA , Phone: (808) 537-2905, Fax: 808) 536-3225, Toll-Free (U.S.): 1-800-288-6644, http://www.pop-hawaii.com/ This is your place for trollers and long liners. If you want to buy commercial quantity and quality, POP is your home. The staff is very helpful and friendly. If you do not find what you need, see Bryce.
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Our last stop for the day was Roy's Fishing Supply,98-025 Hekaha St # 12, Aiea, HI 96701-4904, (808) 487-7690. This shop was a small mom and pop shop with only two small rows of shelves. It was the only store on the west side for years. They are also the service center for Shimano, Penn, Okuma, Fin Nor, Pure Fishing, Zebco, and a few other reels. Check out the pics. They are also expanding into the Hunting side of Hawaii's wild game.
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Hope you enjoyed the tour.
There are a bunch of other fishing supplies that locals go to, and are great places ot get your equipment as well. I hope I can expand on this in the future. if you do come, please visit the other supply houses and they are all great places to visit and talk story.
Aloha,
Bryan
Very nice Bryan, really enjoed it. Can't wait to revisit, I miss Hawaii and the people even more. Nice job, Sal :)
By the way, Alan had a better ending in his fred hall show 2011. ;D ;D ;D
so, march 2012, right? don't tell my wife! ;D
Great post and thanks for the information! I'll be in Waikki in August for two weeks...looks like I've got some shopping to do :D
Quote from: Alto Mare on March 23, 2011, 03:19:26 AMBy the way, Alan had a better ending in his fred hall show 2011. ;D ;D ;D
My showing came at the beginning with Lois. She is a dream come true. She's cute, fishes, builds fishing rods, and is also a reel tech. Whet else could you ask for?
Obviously, that wasn't enough eye candy for you, so check out http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=1907.0
i had a great time bryan and ready to go crusing again. thank you for the lure. i will be posting pic's of a lure that was given to me by bryan. the lure is from his personal collection and no longer available for sale. thank you bryan i will cherrish that lure.
Bryan, I already know how gorgeous Hawaiian ladies are, I was referring to your last picture, you didn't include the ladies. My comments are limited ( Don't want to get hit in the head with a frying pan). ;D ;D ;D
5 Oceans 7 Seas is the only fishing shop that has a pretty lady. All the others have men, men, men, men...
Bryan, I was referring to the 2011 Hawaii Skin Divers Expo , I had the two mixed up. Even so, they are all beautiful. ;)
Thanks for this Bryan, this is great. I am in Honolulu for a day and a half next week on my way to Micronesia. Time to stock up on all the good stuff that cripplrs my bank account down here in New Zealand.
Thanks for the pics and info. However, I did notice a few local shops were missing from the above list....
Hana Pa'a, Hobietat, J&E Fishing Supply, McCulley B&B, Charley's Fishing Supply, Kaya Fishing Supply, and Nanko on the windward side immediately come to mind. I could post a few pics if you like?
I did that in one day and couldn't visit everyone.
My favorite shop growing up was Kaya's becasue I grew up with a lot of the guys that used to hang out there (McKinley HS kids). I grew up a few houses from Charlie's residence. I also went to school with Rodney Izuo. Hawaii is a small place for sure.
Hobbietat is there by the way.
Please add. You can also add J. Hara in Kaimuki.
Mahalo
I noticed Hobbietat had some Newell 600 bridge plates on the wall and some of the smaller ones. I can't imagine breaking a 600 bridge.
Thanks for the Tour Bryan. I'll take the Tiagra 130 in the case from Pop's and a roller rod hanging on the wall at 5 Oceans, Seven Seas. There is some serous tackle there. I went to Bass Pro shop in Destin, Florida last year and I think any one of those small shops has them beat by a mile! ;D
That's a bit of gear....
Quote from: Newell Nut on January 06, 2014, 03:50:20 PM
I noticed Hobbietat had some Newell 600 bridge plates on the wall and some of the smaller ones. I can't imagine breaking a 600 bridge.
That was at Brian's Fishing Supply. Other than Storm (Peesherman), he probably has the most Newell Parts available in the islands...and they are very limited. I think he will only sell parts if the reel comes in for servicing to prevent people from stocking up and making the parts available for anyone who really needs them.
Brian is the local Newell master.
To add to Brian's list...
Hana Pa'a located at 1733 Dillingham Blvd. in Kalihi is probably one of the best local shops for freedive gear and they probably have the most extensive stock of reel parts for larger Penn and Shimano reels. I stopped by today to pick up a few parts for a customer's 9/0 earlier today, and thought I'd share a few pics.
Phone:(808)848-5640, Website: http://www.hanapaafishing.com. They also have a second satellite location at the PearlRidge Shopping center.
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More still...
And a few of the Free Diving shop upstairs...
Nice!
Keep it up guys, and my next vacation will be there! ;) What is that Behemoth of a reel in the bottom right of that case? I also spot a couple Big Everols in that third pic. Some really High Class tackle shops in Hawaii.
Daron,
I think it may be a Templar 14/0 (or possibly a 16/0?) based on harness lug style. I'll PM you sum pics of the best of the 4-14/0s I've got now when I get the time to crack em open. These reels appear to be in great condition but were diffinately used some, unlike the Dom's reel which appeared to have been in largely unused condition.
Here is my best 4. 2 Chrome spools and 2 Aluminum. The one in the Center was Sal's. It has a ss Sleeve and double dogs. The one on the right is brand New. I also have Keta Krank's for all 4. 16/0 up front. ;)
McCulley's is the coolest place on Earth. The only thing missing is guns! Where else can you find a $8,000.00 bicycle next to a Nitro slide rod? When my wife can't find me at the office and I tell her we went to the strip club, I mean McCulleys. They also have a fantastic bike repair shop with unbelievably reasonable rates. My current beach fishing bike was put together by them.
Ron
Fishing Bike? What you talkin' bout Ron? ;)
Ron, you go all the way to McCully? Why not go to Buster's (Waipahu Bike). Same company. Buster (the father) ran the Waipahu store and the son (his name escapes me at the moment) ran the McCully store. I used to wrapped ulua rods for Buster years back...and he would not let me drop them off at McCully. He had to inspect each one then he dropped them off at McCully.
Tackle stores in Hawaii are the bomb. Traveling from NZ to Oahu and the Big Island always involved expensive trips to the local stores. My wife bought me my first custom Ahi lures in the little shop not sure if its still there behind the Ala moana shopping centre. I used to rent a push bike and ride up to Hobbietat and talk story with Butch. Have Japanese at the little store just up the road. Then POP was mandatory as well a visit to see Sonny Artia (now passed away) and Roys. When on the big Island Pacific Rim, Kona Tackle (now closed) Melton's (closed) J Harra Store and visiting with the local lure makers Randy Llanes and Kerwin Matsunaga. Ah the memories, you guys are so lucky with the stores you have and the local characters.
Bryan,
I go to McCullys from work in Pearl. It is right down the road.
Daron,
The only problem with fishing from a bike is carrying large fish home. That is rarely an issue on Oahu. Otherwise you can carry a good bit of gear down to the surf and keep it right next to you so everyone stays "friendly".
Ron
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Bryan,
I go to McCullys from work in Pearl. It is right down the road.
Ron
Wow, that's 9 miles in the opposite direction from your home.
Versus going to Waipahu Bicycle
It looks pretty sweet. Hold onto that one for me. ;D
Bryan,
I don't live there anymore. I'm now in Waianae. Just North of Nanakuli. I usually go back to the office after a trip to the strip club, and I don't think Waipahu cycle has fishing gear. I'll go check them out though.
Ron
Quote from: noyb72 on January 09, 2014, 07:05:15 PM
Bryan,
I don't live there anymore. I'm now in Waianae. Just North of Nanakuli. I usually go back to the office after a trip to the strip club, and I don't think Waipahu cycle has fishing gear. I'll go check them out though.
Ron
Ron, Waipahu is sort of on your way home. They do have fishing gear. It's known as Buster's. If you get lost, might be better you ask "where's Buster's?"
My kid's go to school in Waipahu. It is on my way home when I ride my bike, I just normally go to Roy's for fishing or The Bike Shop for bike stuff.
Ron
Here is another shop to add to Brian's list...
McCully Bicycle & Sporting Goods
Website: http://mccullybike.com/
Ph#: (808) 955-6329. Fax#: (808) 949-6806 E-mail: staff@mccullybike.com
Address: 2124 S. King St Honolulu, HI 96826
And they have a sister store:
Waipahu Bicycle & Sporting located @
94-320 Waipahu Depot St, Waipahu, HI
Ph#: (808)671-4091
Both shops carry a good selection of shoreline and trolling equiptment and often have some of the best deals around on reel repair supplies (grease, corrosion X, speed X, ect), rods, and offer reel repair services at the Waipahu location.
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And a few more...
THAT"S THE STRIP JOINT!!
Ron
I would love to hang out there! :P
Stopped by Hawaii's first, one & only saltwater fly fishing shop today and thought I'd share some info...
Nervous Waters
Located @
3434 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu Hawaii 96816
Ph# 808-734-7359
Web: http://www.nervouswaterhawaii.com/default.asp?nc=44&id=1
This is a small hole-in-the-wall shop located off of the beaten path in the Kaimuki area. The shop is the go-to source for everything fly fishing in the hawaiian islands. They offer fly fishing tackle and equiptment, and have everything to get you set up for walk-in, boat, moving water, or standing water fly fishing on the HI islands and beyond. They and their network of friends offer guided fly fishing (or spinning gear) primarily targeting inshore species such as Bonefish, trevelly (Ulua, Papio, etc.), barracuda, ladyfish or targeting peacock bass, largemouth bass, Red Devils, and other fish in freshwater lakes. They can also help plan a trip to exotic fly fishing locales such as Christmas Island, Kirribati. Clay maintains a blog of his adventures which can be accessed from the website (since April '09). If you are going to be fly fishing in Hawaii, these are the guys to talk to.
Wow. I gotta check that place out. What is the cross street?
1/2 block diamond head of 8th, Mauka side of Waialae ave. They are tucked back on the alley.
I've spent hours on their web page, but haven't been to the shop yet.
Ron
And heres another local shop, located right in town here.
Charley's Fishing Supply Inc
670 Auahi St #A10, Honolulu, HI
Ph#: (808)528-7474
They cater to the shore fisherman and have a good selection of rods, reels, tackle, and line (including holow core), as well as sum heavier stuff. The staff is knowledgable and helpful. The are also one of the only shops in town to carry 1lb of Cal's.
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Then there is this little hole-in-the-wall shop in the Chinatown area...
K.Kaya Fishing
901 Kekaulike Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
Ph#: (808)538-1578
This little shop focuses on shoreline and light tackle fishing, but also carries ligyt commercial net crab trap, and handline gear. They have some unique handmade handline spools that are pretty cool. they stock sum reel parts, and have a homemade line spooling machine for smsll reels that caught my attention.
I'll need to check that place out.
Ron
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Man! That is just crazy! The amount of tackle shops there. I am very jealous! ;D
And then there is the long-time shop near the Kalihi Area...
J & E Fishing Supplies Inc
565 Kokea St, Honolulu, HI
Ph#: (808)846-4327
This shop is run by two nice and knowledgable Asian ladies and features a wide selection of shoreline and light tackle rods, and penn and okuma reels. They also have sum light commercial gear, and a good supply of penn reel parts. They were not too keen on me taking photos and I don't think they like the idea of Internet advertising. They would prefer you come on down and see for yourself. Having said that here are just a couple of pics to give you an idea...
And I figured I couldn't leave West Marine outta the list. They recently moved to a great big new building located right next to the commercial fishing pier 17 on Nimitz. Their fishing section is heavily offshore oriented and they have a great selection of rods, line, reels, baits, and such. The dept. manager and the assistant manager are both very knowledgable and experienced.
West Marine
420 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI
Ph#: (808)526-4120
Web: http://m.westmarine.com/
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I just met Brian at Brian's fishing supply. Great guy, turns out the old All Stars used some funky glue on their tips that is a bear to get off, so I'm having them do it. They also have Bryan Youngs Jigmaster kits in stock, a bunch of Dawn's stuff, SS gear sleeves and will soon have Alan C.s SS Jigmaster bridges. Their is one corner of the store that basically represent's the Alan Tani Ohana.
Ron
Ron, I've yet to see a some pics from you. You need to start taking some photos.
There's a picture of my Tuna Special on here somewhere. Also, a picture of my daughter. I am planning my first tutorial of a Pro Gear Pacifica I got from Bryan using Alan Cs bridge, Dawns yoke, the Boss's SS Gear Sleeve, Lee's hex insert and Penn 4:1 steel gears when the bridges come in next week. That will be my primary 40 pound rig for the trip in June.
Ron
Cool, I'll be looking forward to it. Take lots of shots on that trip ;)