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Title: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 22, 2014, 12:47:00 PM
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!        ;)        

     (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/IMG_2183.jpg)
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Scott E on September 22, 2014, 12:52:00 PM
You guys got some awesome pictures from that fishing trip. I really liked what I saw on Facebook/Instagram
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 22, 2014, 12:54:00 PM
Thank you Scott!
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 22, 2014, 12:57:00 PM
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!!!

 (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/IMG_2201.jpg)
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 22, 2014, 01:00:00 PM
First shot of the day...


 (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/muzzy1.jpg)


and first miss of the day...    :D
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 22, 2014, 01:02:00 PM
Spotted a few more reef fish from a vantage point.

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/IMG_2280.jpg)
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 22, 2014, 01:03:00 PM
Lining up another shot.

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/muzzy3.jpg)
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 22, 2014, 01:09:00 PM
Trying to get closer. At full draw again.

 (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/muzzy2.jpg)
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 22, 2014, 01:12:00 PM
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.

 (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/IMG_2328.jpg)
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 22, 2014, 01:25:00 PM
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!

  (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/staci1.jpg)
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: ChuckC on September 22, 2014, 01:32:00 PM
Beautiful.  Might have to make that trip someday.

ChuckC
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: DanielB89 on September 22, 2014, 01:35:00 PM
wow! Beautiful is an understatement so when can i come enjoy Hawaii with you??
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Pete McMiller on September 22, 2014, 01:51:00 PM
Ryan,  I think I see your problem, you're not wearing any camo or is that tourist camo   :laughing:  

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.
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 22, 2014, 02:00:00 PM
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!     ;)    

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/fish_size.jpg)
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Pete McMiller on September 22, 2014, 02:06:00 PM
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.
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 22, 2014, 02:10:00 PM
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).
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: steadman on September 22, 2014, 02:16:00 PM
I was just glad you weren't in Finland from the title of your thread! Haha! Looks like fun!
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 22, 2014, 02:29:00 PM
LOL Steadman!!!    :laughing:
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: on September 22, 2014, 05:57:00 PM
You sure live in a neat looking place Ryan!

I'd love to visit there someday!

Good luck next time out!

Bisch
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Sockrsblur on September 22, 2014, 06:24:00 PM
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.
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 22, 2014, 06:50:00 PM
Thank you James!

Just let me know when you're coming Bisch!
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Marshallrobinson on September 22, 2014, 06:50:00 PM
You are so Lucky!  :D
Wonderful Pictures!!
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Matty on September 22, 2014, 07:49:00 PM
They aren't "smart". Where's your fancy camo!?
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Jayrod on September 22, 2014, 08:46:00 PM
Looks like you had a blast!!  BEAUTIFUL PICS RY!
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: LBR on September 22, 2014, 08:55:00 PM
Salt water bowfishing is da' bomb!  Just got back from Cedar Key, FL late Saturday night.  We were after stingray, but neither the weather, tides, or rays cooperated so we wound up rod fishing for redfish.  Had a blast, brought home a bunch of fish, so it's all good.  Already talking about next year's trip.
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Lucas K on September 22, 2014, 09:29:00 PM
Thanks for the great pictures! This is on my bowfishing dream list!
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: johnnyk71 on September 22, 2014, 10:52:00 PM
Spanish hogfish is some fine eating! they are a Caribbean species, though.
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 23, 2014, 01:40:00 AM
Thank you for all the kind words!

Awesome Chad! Spearing one of those stingrays must be a blast!!! I'd also love to try gator hunting one day!!!

Aloha Gang!   :shaka:
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 23, 2014, 04:17:00 AM
A few guys asked me about my new set up, so I filmed a quick video.

****Video Added****

 http://youtu.be/5IOacEohx7s  


Aloha!
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Guru on September 23, 2014, 05:36:00 AM
Awesome brother!!!
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: KenH on September 23, 2014, 10:54:00 AM
Hog fish is Great eating.  Here in Florida we get some on restaurant menus occasionally.  They're line caught or speared fish, not net caught, so the supply is never very big unless you DIY.
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: buckster on September 23, 2014, 11:00:00 AM
Stunning hunting grounds, thanks for sharing Ryan!
Title: Re: Stalking Saltwater Fins… VIDEO added pg2 (new bowfishing rig)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 23, 2014, 02:18:00 PM
Your welcome Gang!