One of the things Lamar wanted to do while in Hawaii was go fishing. He has had terrible luck with ocean fishing in Oregon. Every time he goes out, the boat is sent back in due to bad weather. The forecast looked perfect for our trip, so he was feeling confident about actually making it out to sea.
While waiting for our boat to be ready to leave we saw these turtles playing near us. They were beautiful to watch. As the boat pulled out of the bay we had dolphins along side us - wish I had the camera ready for that shot!
We made it off shore. The waters were a little rocky, but not bad. Lamar was convinced that I was going to be sick. He was prepared with ginger candy, bland snacks, mints, water, and the list goes on. Fortunately, I never got sick and really enjoyed the trip - much more than I can say for another passenger on the boat - she spent the whole time with her head over the side. Glad it was not me this time!
We were on a 4 hour charter and there were no fish biting - NONE! Lamar was feeling the curse coming back. Maybe sea fishing was just not for him. We were heading back to the dock and just before we entered the bay there was a strike on Lamar's pole. YEAH, FISH ON!
Everyone on the boat moved so fast. Lamar assumed his position on the chair and started working on getting the fish into the boat. It was really putting up a fight and it took all he had to get it into the boat.
Finally, after about 10 minutes, Lamar won the battle.
He is really needing a drink now!
The fish is called an ONO (or wahoo). It is a local fish found around the islands. 19 pounds and 46 1/2 inches long. The only fish caught on this day - so he gets the bragging rights!
Gonna look great on the BBQ when we get home!
awww, congrats lamar!!! ...and again I hear the relaxation-enjoyment in your vacation voice. I hope you two are having a wonderful time relaxing as a couple before you are parents again for the third time.
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