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So I know everyone wants to do saltwater in Hawaii... BUT it's really not a terrific spot for that, plus the reservoirs are stocked with peacock bass. The island might be the only place on earth where you can get peacock, largemouth and smallmouth in the same place. All the reservoirs are private and you have to take a guide, but it's cheap compared to other stuff on the island. We probably caught 20 peacock bass each in 4 hours, and paid maybe $150 a person. The guide we used also did ATV tours. Just make sure they know you want to target only peacock bass.Waimea canyon has a bunch of goats, hogs too, and is surprisingly steep. Hogs are tougher unless you get a guide or know someone who's got a bait station set up. Assuming you're bowhunting – don't know much about rifle hunting there. Bow you can do pretty much all the time.Definitely get some of those Island Prince cigars – if you're a huge cigar guy they won't be fantastic, but not a bad smoke by any means. The maduros are better than the naturals. Kauai Coffee is cool to visit, and stop for some 'shave ice' as well. And you can usually find some guys in trucks on the side of the road selling fresh ahi out of coolers, the small ones are cheap and good for a few people.Also – bring a rain jacket!
My wife and I have had a time share on the island for 18 years now. It's not an every year thing but we've been there 8 times I think. Eat at The Beach House just west of Poipu and order anything that ends with "in beurre blanc sauce. And also have the Ahi tuna roll as an appetizer. Best eats on the island. Simply unbelievable. Make reservation now. Take a snorkeling tour out to the Na pali coast, that is very cool. I would not suggest the Mexican restaurant on the second floor of the little strip mall near the cruise ship dock. Both my wife and I got sick from their food. A kayak trip up the Wailua (sp?) river on the north side of the island was pretty cool too. We went through an outfitter and they provided lunch up near some falls. The canyon is worth the trip. On the north side, go to Hanalei, fantastic hiking along the water there. Then eat at Kalypsos in town. They have the best fish sandwich on the island IMO.
Ha ha ya, Waimea canyon is very steep and crumbly! Do you remember who you did the fishing and atv trip with? Jacket is packed! Lol
Fished with Kai Bear charters and caught Dorado. Zip lines at the Princeville ranch were a kick in the but. Its been a few years.
Was there for my honeymoon almost 3 years ago and did a fishing charter with Captain Don's adventures out of Lihue. Had a blast and caught some cool fish. I'll be back on Kauai next weekend for another week long stay as well. Looking at maybe doing a hog hunt or trying to find the place that had mentioned peacock bass??
Was there for my honeymoon almost 3 years ago and did a fishing charter with Captain Don's adventures out of Lihue. Had a blast and caught some cool fish.
Go to Amazon.com and buy "The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed" by Andrew Doughty. You can plan your trip before you even set foot on the island. Many of the things listed in the book are secrets among the locals. It's the best $16 you can spend to get the most out of your visit. I have bought one for each of the Hawaiian islands we have been to, and I still wouldn't go without it on our next trip.
If you hike the Napali Coast game trails in the predawn hours, with an early morning fog and looking for a little beach to photograph at sunrise, bring a GPS. I figured as long as I kept going down and towards the sound of the ocean, I would be in good shape. Wrong! I made a complete circle over the course of 45 minutes. I have never been turned around in the woods like I was on that hike. Once it got light enough to see, it wasn't much trouble.
