‘Ama’ama(sp. Mugil cephalus) ,

Growing up with Kaneohe Bay as our playground, the striped mullet were a common sight on the surface of the water.

Aweoweo (sp Priacanthus meeki),

The 2003 summer run of bigeye was something many will never forget as they came in unprecedented numbers since perhaps the 70’s.

King Salmon (sp., 15″ x 21″

Papiopio is the name of its first maturity stage. Pio (newborn) grow into papio, then Ulua when reaching ten pounds. When young, they tend to school making it easy to catch more than what is ideal for sustainability. After reaching about 10 inches which is the minimum legal size to catch, they break from schools.

Just make ‘em – Papiopio (sp. Caranx ignobilis), 15″ x 21″

Papiopio is the name of its first maturity stage. Pio (newborn) grow into papio, then Ulua when reaching ten pounds. When young, they tend to school making it easy to catch more than what is ideal for sustainability. After reaching about 10 inches which is the minimum legal size to catch, they break from schools.

Amuka (sp. Carangus affinis)

Mistakenly called “Omaka” by most, we used nehu as bait and waited for them from the pier at Kaneohe Marine Base.

Golden Travelly (sp. Gnathanodon speciosus), 31″ x 21″

Species print of the Kaneohe Garden.

Kaku Chasing Ciori (sp. Sphyraena snodgrassi), 30″ x 21″

The Barracuda is a predator built for speed. This crafty hunter glides past a school of Ciori or half beak, waiting for the ideal moment to ambush them. Its attack is lightening quick, causing the Ciori to scatter. Jumping out of the water to avoid capture, the Barracuda follows suit.

6 1/2 lbs. at Lanikai – Omilu (sp. Caranx melampygus), 31″ x 21″

While enjoying the summer Oama run, these predators risk the on shore waters with hopes of a meal. I had an experience of a lifetime battling this beauty on a clear, windless day. Ideal conditions enabled me to see its neon turquoise & purple streak against the white sandy bottom through crystal clear waters. I had to chase after him up to waist deep water to avoid being spooled on 6 lb. test as he made run after run.

Kaneohe Goldens (sp. Gnathanodon speciosus), 31″ x 21″

One of the more beautiful species of the carangus family, this prize was caught off the sandy bottom of Kaneohe Bay.

Summer Run – Halalu (sp. Selar crumenophthalmus), 31″ x 21″

A summer time tradition, the Halalu or juvenile Akule come to shore in large schools to the delight of shore casters.

Summer with Dad – Ooama (sp. Mulloidichthys flavolineatus), 38″ x 21″

Signifying the end of summer, the juvenile goatfish arrive at the shores of Hawaii in large schools, much to the delight of families who honor this annual fishing tradition. Some of my earliest memories of fishing are with my dad, catching Oama with a simple bamboo pole. This print is dedicated to him.