I’m heading to Maui for a week.
End of feb beginning of March
Anyone ever chase bones ?
I’m curious if it’s worth bringing some gear.
I’ve never fished for bones.
Any advice on guides, equipment, ect
Would’ve greatly appreciated!!
Thanks in advance
Best
Mike
Ive not been to Maui, but with bonefish here they must be there too. You could reach out to Nervous Waters on Oahu for more specifics on Maui. . Wouldn't hesitate to bring a rig with any chance of getting out. 7/8, or 8/9 for bonefish but more towards targeting trevally.
Nervous Waters are the guys to contact. Was there a couple of years ago and booked a one day outing with my son. It was a great experience and the guide (Ed) was excellent. Unfortunately the day we went wasn't ideal for sight fishing but we did have many opportunities and my son did connect with a fish that he landed. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Hi Mike. I had a great experience with the guys at Hawaii on the Fly. They're in Oahu, but might get you sorted for Maui... A simple internet search turns them up quickly.
I've fished Kauai and Oahu but not Maui. Bones in Hawaii seem to be less in number but bigger, I'd bring and 8 or 9wt rod with larger flies and heavier eyes. Guides I've fished with seem to avoid flash on their flies and the colors are darker. I would warn that if it's your first time fishing for bones, Hawaii is way more challenging. Hope that helps.
I did some research on this a few years ago (washington fly fishing has several threads on this) and have fished there several times, including last week (!). The only "flat" where I can confirm that bonefish have probably been spotted is at Kalama park in Kihei. I haven't seen any other equivalent flats around the island but others may know more.
Unfortunately Kalama park is also the #1 spot for beginner surfing lessons, and stand up paddleboards, and other things.
I have walked this flat several times. There are always small waves (see surfing lessons point above) so be prepared to get wet.
I might have seen something that could have been a bonefish once. I've been told to fish it at low tide, early in the morning before the surfers are out. The lessons start in earnest at 8 am so that's not much time from the light coming over Haleakala.
Fortunately, however, you can catch other things both here and other spots. I stopped caring about bonefish in Maui many years ago. Now I enjoy catching a range of things (snappers, papio / small trevally, even needlefish). I bring a 6 weight that I use for coastal cutthroat. Small clousers, minnow patterns, even small poppers.
Have fun.
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