The equipment is much too heavy for them, and their patience levels are much too low. Again, ask about the vessels' policy on children before booking. Passenger safety is always a captains utmost concern. If you find the sea conditions not to your liking, you may request the captain to take you to calmer waters. However, refunds are not normally granted, should you make the decision to return to port.
Fishing is good year round in Hawaii.
Some months tend to be more productive than others, especially for certain species. To view a chart listing frequently caught game fish and their most abundant months in Hawaiian waters, click here . Mainly, they troll artificial lures at 7-9 knots. This allows them to cover large areas of water. This is important, as our target species are pelagic and constantly on the move.