Fishing University

Welcome to Fish University, Sportfish Hawaii's fishing tackle tips pages.  In this section you will find helpful hints pertaining to big game fishing Hawaiian style, from rigging lures to setting lure patterns and fighting the fish, and methods for releasing Billfish next to the boat. 
 

Fish University 101: The fish strikes, now what?

• Everyone has a job, so before it happens, find out what yours is.

Fish University 102:  How to estimate fish weight

• If you have the girth and the short measurement, the math is easy!

Fish University 103: Expectations and Etiquette

• Fishing in Hawaii:  Your expectations at sea.
• Respecting Your Charter Skipper:  It's not all glory.

Fish University 201: Setting a trolling lure pattern

• Trolling for Marlin

Fish University 210: Baiting situations

• Baiting for Marlin

Fish University 301: The end of the line, when the fish is up close and personal.

• The importance of maintaining terminal tackle
• Reviving and releasing billfish

Fish University 310: How to rig lures

• Multipurpose lures

Try out what you have learned by taking a charter!  Click for Charter Boat Information.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at toll free 877-388-1376 or email kathy@sportfishhawaii.com.