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

Ryan Sanpei · 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!

Scott E · 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

Ryan Sanpei · September 22, 2014, 12:54:00 PM

Thank you Scott!

Ryan Sanpei · 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!!!

Ryan Sanpei · September 22, 2014, 01:00:00 PM

First shot of the day...

and first miss of the day... :D

Ryan Sanpei · September 22, 2014, 01:02:00 PM

Spotted a few more reef fish from a vantage point.

Ryan Sanpei · September 22, 2014, 01:03:00 PM

Lining up another shot.

Ryan Sanpei · September 22, 2014, 01:09:00 PM

Trying to get closer. At full draw again.

Ryan Sanpei · 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.

Ryan Sanpei · 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!

ChuckC · September 22, 2014, 01:32:00 PM

Beautiful. Might have to make that trip someday.

ChuckC

DanielB89 · September 22, 2014, 01:35:00 PM

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

Pete McMiller · 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

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 · 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!

Pete McMiller · 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.

Ryan Sanpei · 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).

steadman · 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!

Ryan Sanpei · September 22, 2014, 02:29:00 PM

LOL Steadman!!!

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

Sockrsblur · 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.