Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)

[Ryan Sanpei]

Now that our favorite hunting area is closed, Staci and I have some free time to get some fishing done. Since leaving my bow home is so difficult, I decided to take it with us!                

     

[Scott E]

You guys got some awesome pictures from that fishing trip. I really liked what I saw on Facebook/Instagram

[Ryan Sanpei]

Thank you Scott!

[Ryan Sanpei]

It's amazing how smart these fish are... I need to stalk them like I'm actually hunting. The fish and game on our island are extremely educated!!!

 

[Ryan Sanpei]

First shot of the day...


 


and first miss of the day...    :D

[Ryan Sanpei]

Spotted a few more reef fish from a vantage point.

 

[Ryan Sanpei]

Lining up another shot.

 

[Ryan Sanpei]

Trying to get closer. At full draw again.

 

[Ryan Sanpei]

That didn't work out either, so I had to beef up my sun protection and head as close to the fish without actually swimming with them.

 

[Ryan Sanpei]

Although I didn't connect, I did have a blast! The skittish fish and ocean surge sure made it challenging. It's a good thing that Staci brought her fishing pole. If not, we wouldn't have had any fish for dinner!

   

[ChuckC]

Beautiful.  Might have to make that trip someday.

ChuckC

[DanielB89]

wow! Beautiful is an understatement so when can i come enjoy Hawaii with you??

[Pete McMiller]

Ryan,  I think I see your problem, you're not wearing any camo or is that tourist camo    

Seriously, which reef fish are you after?  I am also a diver though almost always in marine parks so have never had an opportunity to spear anything but Lion fish.

[Ryan Sanpei]

Thanks Gang!

Daniel, if you're ever in town, let me know!

LOL Pete!

Here's a snap shot to what we have here. For the most part, all of are reef fish are edible and tasty!        

 

[Pete McMiller]

I've always thought parrot fish should be on the menu someplace, they sure get big.  I have also heard that hog fish are some of the best eating.

[Ryan Sanpei]

Parrot fish are definitely targeted here in the islands!!!
I don't think we have those hog fish here, but I have heard they're great eating (if it's the correct fish that I'm thinking of).

[steadman]

I was just glad you weren't in Finland from the title of your thread! Haha! Looks like fun!

[Ryan Sanpei]

LOL Steadman!!!    

You sure live in a neat looking place Ryan!

I'd love to visit there someday!

Good luck next time out!

Bisch

[Sockrsblur]

It's so cool to see pictures and threads from very different places... Thanks Ryan and I've said it many times... love your videos brother! Thanks for sharing through them.