Big game fishing on Kaua’i is as good as anywhere in the world. Fish migrate. Different species of fish are in Hawaiian waters in larger numbers at different times of the year, and on different sides of the island. Be sure to ask what you can expect to catch. Not all boats take the same number of fishermen. Ask how many people will be fishing on your shared charter. Not all companies offer the same quality equipment. Ask detailed questions about the boat and tackle. Example a: A Bertram boat is a heavy, stable boat. A radon is light, less stable and offers fewer amenities. Example b: 2-speed Penn Gold International reels are of high quality and reliable with the largest fish at hook. 1-speed Penn senators reels are less expensive, less reliable and you do all the work. Example c: There is a significant difference between a flush toilet and a port-a-potty. Make sure the boat you book has a real toilet and there's a locking door. Example d: Not all companies tell the truth about their boats. A 38 foot Bertram may only be a 35 Bertram with a bow pulpit and swim step. It may be 38 feet LOA (length over all), but it's still a 35 Bertram. Be sure to ask the manufacture's designated length. Size does make a difference. Example e: Tuna towers are great on flat seas but nearly useless in Kaua’i waters. The tower only makes the boat top heavy and less stable. Example f: Not all boats called fishing boats are true sportfishing boats. Know what you're chartering. Know the cancellation policy or you may pay for a charter you're unable to go on due to an unexpected event. Know the fish policy. Ask if you're not happy what they're willing to do to make you feel you've been treated fairly. The length and weight of the boat determines the ocean swells it can handle safely. Never go out when seas are 12 feet near coastal or when winds are blowing 30 knots. Ask about cancellation due to weather. If you elect to do a shared charter, be prepared to spend 4 to 8 hours with someone whose company you may not enjoy. Also, sea sickness is no fun, but it is often a part of big game fishing. Ask if you will be allowed to return to port if you get sick, or what happens to your charter if someone else gets sick. Don’t believe everything you’re told. If someone tells you they always catch, or that another company never catches, you can stop believing anything else they say. All fish are not the same. Catching a 3 pound Aku is not sportfishing. If something sounds to good to be true, it probably is. Shop and compare. You'll be happy you did.

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