Jon Jon guides fly anglers in his kayaks around Maui. I have seen him in Kehei, but have not fished with him.
http://localfishingknowledge.com/fly_fishing_maui
http://localfishingknowledge.com/fly_fishing_maui
Yes Mems has some good information I've talked to him. Nice guy very willing to help.PM Mems or search his posts.
He lives on and primarily fishes the Big Island but can most likely give some good recommendations and info.
Sounds like we rented the same condo hah! Poipu beach was also good really early before the ten thousand people showed up.Last year when I was in Kauai, I just took my 8-wt out on my own and cast in likely looking water. I caught an assortment of fish, from small bonefish to trumpetfish. Guides are good, but not essential. Fish off rocky breaks or beaches -- I had a load of fun and no hassle. My best success on Kauai was on the south side along the Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail (starts at Shipwreck beach). I caught several fish just east of Shipwreck Beach in the rocky strands below the bluffs. There was also good fishing out at the east end of the trail Gillins Beach, too.
But I also fished off the rocks in front of the condo we rented in Kapaa and caught fish.
Thanks for the tips guys. Looks like I'll be bringing the 8wt. We're staying in Maalaea at one of the condos on the beach there and looks like there's a good stretch of beach from there down to Kihei so at the very least I hope to be able to wet a line along that beach in the mornings before the wind picks up. I'll report back for sure. Papio look like they could be a lot of fun if I can run into some. Doing some reading it sounds like a good set of pliers will be a good idea for unhooking some of these different types of fish!
Walk to the far end of the spit until you cannot go any further and cast north (parallel with the beach) just into the shallow water on the inside of the reef. Also cast towards the deeper water. If you should hook up with a bone hang on! These fish are HUGE!Sounds like we rented the same condo hah! Poipu beach was also good really early before the ten thousand people showed up.
We're in the middle of the valley. Wind has been out of the North. Went out to Makena later in the morning for some swimming/snorkeling and there wasn't any wind at all. It's a family trip so won't be able to get much more fishing in but am going to try and get out at least next morning if not Friday morning before we head to the airport.What direction was the wind blowing. I've surfed the Lahina Harbour break water in Aug very early and had no wind at all. If you look at a air view of Maui it looks like two mountains with a valley in the middle. If your anywhere near the middle/valley you will get more wind. I'm rooting for you.
I know just what your saying about family trip. I've been married 50 years in Aug. I found out a number of years ago that on a family trip it is better to not expect that there will be any time set aside for your vacation, It's all about family. As well it should be.We're in the middle of the valley. Wind has been out of the North. Went out to Makena later in the morning for some swimming/snorkeling and there wasn't any wind at all. It's a family trip so won't be able to get much more fishing in but am going to try and get out at least next morning if not Friday morning before we head to the airport.