Going to Molakai in September

[steelhead_killer]

Needs some advice, again.  My sister has been on me about going over to Molokai and stay at here place in September.  She mentioned that people are always fishing outside her window in the shallows and fish ponds.  Which immediately got my attention.  Do any of you have any experience on this island or the area in general that you would like to share?  She says they are fly fishing the flats, but never see's what they catch.  Someone mentioned to her that it was bonefish they are after.  Bonefish on a fly rod is supposed to be a hoot!  But I would rather catch something a bit larger from shore or from a boat.  She is on the east side of the island if that matters.  It's pretty small island so I could go just about anywhere. 

Thanks!

Andy

[Tightlines667]

I have never fished out of Molakai, but have fished the north side 40fa drop-off for bottomfish.  We caught a bunch of Menpache, and a few other species as I recall.  I have also fished Penguin Banks off of the west side and caught Ono, Mahi, Kawakawa, Marlin, and Aku trolling, New Nembetta (excellent eating) while drifting the shallow sand flats, and Opakapaka, Ehu, and Kalakale deep drop bottomfishing 'the hole' area on Penguin Banks in te winter months. 

I know your Charter boat options are quite limited with only a few boats operating out of the area.  The shore fishing, flats fishing (bonefish), and bottomfishing are likely your best options. 

Here are a few charter/guided fishing options...

http://hallelujahhoufishing.com

http://molokaifishing.com

http://www.alycecsportfishing.com

http://www.molokaifishingcharters.com

http://www.hawaiiactivities.com/en/hawaii/molokai/a/104106

Fishing on your own from shore might include dunking or whipping for Papio or Oio, slide baiting for Ulua, or stalking the flats for Bones.  If you are considering bonefish, call Nervouswaters here in hono (and take a look at the past blogs where they went over there) and get some advice on where to go.

Maybe someone who fishes Molakai more regularly can help you plan a bit.  Bottonlmfishing opportunities will likely be limited to smaller stuff that time of year.  With te hot water this year, there may be shibi  (small Yelbow fin and Bigeye Tuna) available offshore.

Just some ideas.

 

[steelhead_killer]

Thanks tightlines666 I appreciate the info and experience.

[Bryan Young]

I would go with Clayton Ching (http://hallelujahhoufishing.com) He is a living legend.

I would bring a 7'-8'spinning rod with 8# and go with a Carolina floating rig (water filled bobber instead of lead) with 2"-3" curly tail grubs. So much fun catching a papio or oio with this set up.

Then a 30# surf set up with an 11-12 surf rod for dunking.

Call me if you want to chat. I think you got my number.

Bryan