"when you look into the reef, and see shiny teeth, that's a moray...you put your hand in the crack, and it don't come back, that's a moray"...When you dive in Hawaii, and an eel bites your thigh ... that's a moray.
Yes…I’ve usually carried them on the plane…just don’t bring pliers, knives or hooks in carryonAnybody ever used conventional travel rods? My son is set on fishing with me too and I've been reviewing a bubble float and fly combo that he could use but I have never flown with fishing gear before
In fact, the TSA allows hooks to be carried on. I have done it many times, including internationally. See the info in the link below:Yes…I’ve usually carried them on the plane…just don’t bring pliers, knives or hooks in carryon
I’ve had so many plugs confiscated from my carry on, several times inadvertently that I stopped carrying anything with a hook onto the plane…In fact, the TSA allows hooks to be carried on. I have done it many times, including internationally. See the info in the link below:
Small Fishing Lures | Transportation Security Administration
Sharp fishing tackle that may be considered dangerous, such as large fish hooks, should be sheathed, securely wrapped, and packed in your checked luggage. Like other high-value objects, you may wish to pack expensive reels or fragile tackle that does not pose a security threat (small flies) in...www.tsa.gov
Grab some shrimp and throw them out under the float, he will have a blastAnybody ever used conventional travel rods? My son is set on fishing with me too and I've been reviewing a bubble float and fly combo that he could use but I have never flown with fishing gear before
I always bring my reels in carryon along with my rods...just in case. I've had two occasions while traveling when my checked luggage showed up late...I can usually still fish by picking up what I need at the destination...Bring your rods (in tubes) on board and put all your fly’s & lures in your checked bags with your reels, plier, knives, hook files, and anything sharp. Tabis work in the sand or if you have tough feet otherwise buy cheap sneakers or dive booties or flats shoes. my 2 cents worth.
I purchased a 10 foot four piece “whipping” rod and have had decent luck with soft baits specifically a paddle tail in crazy chickenAnybody ever used conventional travel rods? My son is set on fishing with me too and I've been reviewing a bubble float and fly combo that he could use but I have never flown with fishing gear before
Don’t forgo the smaller fliesIt looks like I might* have a handful of days on Kona coming up. From the looks of this thread I'll be bringing my 8wt w/ CQS and floater. What strength leader/tippet? I have up to 14lb fluoro but I'm guessing that might get chomped through pretty easily. I guess I'll be tying up a few things from the Nervous Waters website if I have time, or maybe just raiding my boxes for bigger Clousers and other things that look fishy/shrimpy.
*assuming my aircraft, currently scheduled as a 737 Max 9, actually flies.
I have a mountain of SRC and coho stuff tied on 4 and 6 so I guess I’ll just bring a selection and see what happens!Don’t forgo the smaller flies
i caught a bunch on small white marabou streamers
14 lb is probably good enough but I ran 18 lb fluro and 20 lb maxima
this and kayak out to captain cook.Best snorkeling is not at a beach. Shore break waves cloud the water with sand. Go south from kona to Kealakeku
State Park. Snorkel Bob’s or any dive shop in Kona can give you directionsl. Park in the park and walk past the boat ramp to the lava flow , easy entry to the water at “2 step”. You won’t be alone but it is worth the slight effort to get there. How old are the kids ?