Kona Adventure

  • Hello from Alaska,
    AlaskaSeaHunter here from Anchorage Alaska. I just returned from my first blue water hunting trip in Kona Hawaii. We arrived in Kona on July 6th and after a bit of research into where and how to go blue water spear fishing I purchased a new Riffe 130 cm Euro from Danny and Rob at Blue Water Hunter. Danny set up the Riffe Euro with a Hawaiian spear while Rob agreed to take me out for my long awaited adventure. I am an avid hunter, diver and fisherman in Alaska and spear fished in California and Mexico as a teenager. Scuba diving Alaska is challenging although rewarding in some ways. Alaska is the last frontier and spearfishing for halibut, ling cod and rock fish is very exciting.
    We began our trip at 7:30 AM at the Honokohau Harbor, we loaded up the gear, lunch and set off to the VV Buoy. Capt. Deron's did a great job with the safety briefing and once on the buoy he was very attentive to the divers. The weather was clear, hot and sunny and winds less than 10 kts. Seas were less than 3 feet, the current at the buoy was manageable and the boat ride was a pleasure.
    As we approached the VV Buoy we were blessed with calm seas, no boats and three fat Mahi Mahi swimming near the surface. I quietly entered the water and loaded up the 130 Euro. The Mahi Mahi were curious and Rob coached me on how to keep from spooking them as they approached. Within 5 minutes three large fish approached within range and I made a clean shot on the lead fish. The shaft hit low and in the center of the fish. The Bull took off straight for the buoy and I let the line and float go free. This fish was running hard and dove as it wrapped the float line around the buoy chain. This fish was powerful and made it clear that he was not giving up without a fight. I approached and was pleased to see the fish unwrap the float line from the buoy chain. He submerged the float down to approximately 20 feet as we watched waiting for him to give up. I took a light grip on the line and let the bull swim. He finally allowed me to make a tail grab and get my hand into his gills.
    I am now suffering from Sepearo A.D.D. and am seeking professional help to keep me from getting fired from work or divorced. My plan is to utilize some of the Hawaiian Spear fishing techniques in Alaska. I am looking for a new 7mm semi dry wet suite and can’t wait to get into the cold water to test my new skills on salmon, halibut, ling cod (Alaska Crocodile), rock fish and giant octopus.
    I will be back to Kona as soon as possible!!!
    Regards, G. Paul Schuitt, Anchorage Alaska.


  • It is against man law to leave Alaska in the summer. In this case I was blessed with a grat vacation and spear fishing trip. I will take vacation to Kona every year in late June to catch the peak spear fishing time of year. The good news is spear fishing peaks in October in Mexico so I can catch a second hunting trip.
    Ling cod open in Alaska in July and we catch some great lings. A couple of years ago I was tending on deck when my friend got his ass kicked by a ling, it took his Russian pnumatic spear gun into a cave and the fight was on. His buddy could see a knife rising up out of the cloude of dirt and then Tad surfaced with his arg up through the gills and a spear bent 90 deg hanging out of it's head. He was bleeding from teh mouth, nose and ear when I drug him on to the deck of the landing craft.


    More to come, Paul

    that's a mighty bull, Hawaii is an amazing place I don't think next time I will be able to leave.

  • What magnificent Mahi :thumbsup2: did he give you a good light show before the shot?


    Cheers, Don

    "Great mother ocean brought forth all life, it is my eternal home'' Don Berry from Blue Water Hunters.


    Spearfishing Store the freediving and spearfishing equipment specialists.

  • Hey Don, the Mahi was a beautiful fish. He flashed blue and green and purple even while on the boat.



    Later, Paul



    What magnificent Mahi :thumbsup2: did he give you a good light show before the shot?


    Cheers, Don

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