Hui Wa'a Kaukahi Kayak Club
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The Hui Wa'a Kaukini Kayak Club is on the Island of Oahu and serves as a social and outing club for locals and visitors. There are organized kayak-fishing tours that take place routinely. If you are visiting Oahu, check online for current schedules of kayak-fish trips. According to the webmaster of the Hui Ka'a Kaukini Kayak Club, visitors are encouraged to join scheduled trips but will be asked to sign a release form before going on club tours. You can learn the techniques used by the local kayakers to land deep sea fish from kayaks without flipping or getting into danger. There are kayak rental companies available on Oahu. Bring sunscreen, a wide brimmed-sun hat and a camera.
Hui Wa'a Kaukahi Kayak Club
PO Box 11588
Honolulu, HI 96828
huiwaa.org
Go Bananas Watersports
Go Bananas has two locations on Oahu and offers kayak tours, rentals and kayak fishing trips. Go Bananas has a range of kayak gear and fishing gear designed to be integrated into a complete kayak/fishing rig. Store employees and owners are happy to assist with information on kayak fishing and the needed gear. Custom trips can be arranged to learn techniques and etiquette for kayak fishing. Out-of-state anglers will need a valid Hawaiian fishing license, which can be purchased at sports stores.
Go Bananas Watersports
799 Kapahulu Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816
808-737-9514
gobananaskayaks.com
Kayak Kaua'i
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If you are heading to the Island of Kaua'i, the folks at Kayak Kaua'i can assist in setting up a kayak fishing trip. These trips are done on a custom booking basis. You can choose to go river fishing via kayak, or try your hand at fishing for deep water sport fish off the coast of the island. Kayak Kaua'i will provide kayaks, kayak gear, snacks and drinks, guide, and fishing tackle and gear. Kayak Kaua'i has been offering guided kayak and adventure tours on the island for almost 30 years.
Kayak Kaua'i
P.O. Box 508
Hanalei, Kaua'i, HI 96714
808-826-9844
kayakkauai.com
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
