How to fish for Ulua and Omilu Island Style, "The Wall" at Waikiki beach, Hawaii

[@RoyceGetit]

“I’m a big time Fisherman too” “So you were using.. Omamu”? 🤣🤣🤣

[@BackFishing]

Good job on the videos. Love the ahi one where you had to do MMA. Your very entertaining. Just like Jokoy, hard for pronounce all vowels in all the fish names. Wish I could have stayed longer. Ya sir..Oahu no kai oi. Tight lines🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@christopherfermin7329]

It’s Oama baby goat fish known as favorite bait fish for Papio or anything over10lm Ulua

[@christopherfermin7329]

But anytime fishing off Waikiki is illegal

[@christopherfermin7329]

And by permission from DLNR

[@BackFishing]

@@christopherfermin7329 Just gottta always check local regs. Sanctuary definitely illegal anytime but just outside boundary that is okay. I also read on the website DLNR certain years you may be allowed between odd and even numbered years about Waikiki.

[@bruceoh9994]

Paul is the number 1 guy always catching papio or ulua at this spot. Also catches some great waves too !

[@BackFishing]

Braddah Paul good guy! 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@chrisalameda5427]

My uncle paul Anzai!!! My mom’s Bradda! Tellem his nephew said hozziittt!!!!

[@BackFishing]

Good fisherman! Paul so calm. Love it. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@panoptos4163]

My favorite kind of video-educational and entertaining. Never seen someone catch such a big fish in Waiks

[@BackFishing]

Yeah right? Where there is water there is fish. Paul said this was the slow time as oama (goatfish) are not abundant in this area this time of year.

[@ikaikamaleko8370]

Wow thats a really nice omilu for that location.....growing up we bodyboarded out there all the time.

[@BackFishing]

Was nice to see that Omilu show up.

[@trialshawaii]

Please refer to the DLNR Regulated Fishing Areas on Oahu webpage. No fishing in Waikiki MLCD at Anytime! See their map. The Waikīkī Marine Life Conservation District (MLCD) extends from the groin at Kapahulu Avenue(east side of Waikiki Walls) to the ewa wall of the Waikīkī War Memorial Natatorium. Do not confuse this area with The Waikīkī-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area (from Natatorium to Lighthouse) that allows fishing on even numbered years.

[@hr5331]

The way you touched his stuff made me think you knew him. Interesting 🤔

[@BackFishing]

Just friendly fisherman meeting another which is the best part of fishing. Met so many good people along the way as it should. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@808mckinley]

love fishing the wall!! just gotta watch what side you fish. facing the water to the left is a no go but anything to the right is fair game. called DLNR before to ask about bringing the fish up on the Daimond head side and they said it depends on the officer if one is present.

[@BackFishing]

Mahalos! Hope anyone that watches is aware of the regs.

[@brandonbao7097]

Wow I have never seen that many needlefish there before, I wish I was there that day. I wonder why so many of them gathered there.

[@brandonbao7097]

I went there today and those were not needlefish but rather small ballyhoos. Also apparently you're not supposed to fish from there because there's a sign and the life guard asked us to leave.

[@hankakah4180]

For those people that may want to fish here, you are NOT allowed to fish from straight out from walls towards the Natatorium. That is closed permanently, so even if you hook up to a fish, It must not bite from the Diamond Head side of Walls, you can only bring it up on the Ewa side towards the Duke Kahanamoku Statue. The guy shooting this video should have held the line and fish, till the fisherman, released line while cameraman held fish there, and Paul went on the beach towards Ewa and pulled the 'omilu from an angle through the opening. He's lucky the DLNR weren't there, they would confiscate this film as evidence, and then charge and fine Paul. Not sure what the amount would be.

[@BackFishing]

That's a great idea. I would have held the line no problem.

[@lwdave26]

leeward side, shows banyans in waikiki haha. love the video

[@BackFishing]

🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@jledesmaf1]

Also get Moi in the protected side. See them often

[@rawbeejay]

Seen fattys along the other jetty by publics

[@cedricconcon.Latosa-Escrima]

Woohoo! Awesome brah!

[@BackFishing]

🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@jcp4851]

yeah Paul lesgo!!!!

[@rawbeejay]

No fishing from Diamond Head side of the Wall to the Ewa Side of the Natatorium 500 yards out.. Try out front of the Sheraton for Omilu, used to see them a bunch when I was working there.

[@BackFishing]

I was just curious about the fishing regulations according to DAR. Verbiage “Open to fishing” from January 1 to December 31 of even-numbered years. “Closed to fishing” from January 1 to December 31 of odd-numbered years. Permitted: To fish for, take or possess any legal size marine life in season during the “open to fishing” period, provided that only hook-and-line, thrownet, handnet to land hooked fish, and spear fishing and hand harvesting methods are employed. With a permit to engage in activities otherwise prohibited by law for scientific, propagation or other purposes. Anyone fishing in that area should call DAR to clarify on regulations as it may be confusing at times. Thanks for the comment. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@alexveniegas3012]

@@BackFishingthat is from the natatorium to the light house. Not from walls to natatorium.

[@charlietaylor799]

@@alexveniegas3012 correct. and from walls to natatorium it's no fishing allowed (waikiki marine life conservation district). on the ewa side of wall, fishing ok.

[@goorant]

I will b following u when i retire. Get choke fish big isle? I heard u guys laugh at our fishing. We catching oahu. Now, as u just explained. must b nutz

[@kelleypak2864]

Buddy just dropped is reel right into the sand😂

[@BackFishing]

I don't he was worried about it. I would never do that. LOL

[@user-vo1un1bf9f]

That reel is toast after dropping it into the sand

[@KuusFaddah_44]

How the sunscreen taste 🤣🤣🤣

[@boris1060]

Going here this summer. Cannot wait to fish the surf. Praying for a ulua. Any lures you recommend?

[@BackFishing]

There are plenty of YT videos on Ulua fishing. Not too many caught on artificial. You may catch omilus or papios smaller trevallies on artificial flies/soft plastics with a clear bobber setup carolina rig or whipping rig as they call it in the islands. The favorite way to catch big ulua is dunking. This bait fishing with octopus late evening or early morning as it is the favorite times big GT feed. Good luck.

[@My_key8oh8]

That’s Paul Wall! 😂

[@BackFishing]

Looks like he knew what he was doing using Oama.

[@NinetyFourGrown96797]

Mean braddah Yessahh aloha

[@BackFishing]

Mahalos for watchin. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@creecheenee8674]

Ugly stick and old penn reel classic old sku setup definitely does the job

[@BackFishing]

No need for expensive gear. Just the no how. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@Dasato123]

Actually the area bordered by the Natatorium to the Kapahulu jetty is never open to fishing. Only the area from the Natatorium to the Diamond Head Lighthouse is open on alternate years, even years being the open ones.

[@BackFishing]

Is it correct to say any fish landed on the West side of the wall is open all the time? I saw the DAR map which shows west side not included.

[@541fisherman]

What hotel did you you stay in?

[@BackFishing]

Waikiki Beach Marriot Resort & Spa on Ohua Ave.

[@kekoanakasone9781]

12ft Stryker Rod is great around there how long are you fishing in Hawaii for?

[@BackFishing]

Back in the mainland. Just short stay. Had good fun chasing the reef fish.

[@9-1-juan6]

What time was that? the few times I've checked out that fishing spot always all kines of people (Nice location, mind sharing info on your accomadations?)

[@BackFishing]

Early morning before the most of the public comes out.

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. Love me some John Cruz. Saw him with Jack Johnson at jazz fest in New Orleans in 05. Was hoping that omilu was yours. Oh well.

[@BackFishing]

First time I've ever seen one live bluefin trevally. Such a beautiful fish, that was more than enough.

[@adamyoung480]

@@BackFishing Aloha. Kinda remind of mahi-mahi, the way they color when excited. Good eats though.

[@RobertThomas-ym9qm]

Idk how this guy gets away with fishing in closures. I know the tourists don’t know and it doesn’t affect them directly, but it sure does affect everyone else that lives here. Especially those of us who fish and choose to play by the rules.

[@pnw_element9822]

There be too many people there tho…go to lake wilson and target some peacock bass we don’t have that here In oregon

[@BackFishing]

Too many kinds of fish to catch in the ocean. Perhaps if I lived there I would try peacock bass and get the freshwater license. Thanks for the comment. Stay fishy and see you on the river.

[@pnw_element9822]

@@BackFishing I always try to go fishing when I’m there this year I’m bringing my own gear and leave it at my buddies house hey man enjoy that vacay I’m there every year in august

[@BackFishing]

@@pnw_element9822 Good place to go but that's peak salmon season. LOL

[@pnw_element9822]

@@BackFishing yeah true but I get on em when I get back after my 2 weeks vacay hahaha now I need to get out and get some steelheads on the line hahaha just I work too much the life of a mail carrier I get one weekend off once a month brah

[@BackFishing]

@@pnw_element9822 Shootz...making mo money though to retire early or buy more new toys. See you soon for springers.

[@hawaiiboy2826]

He not suppost to be fishing over there

[@Otx2steezy]

You can, odd years cannot

[@rainman11]

You can on even number years as long as you fish straight or to the right of that wall. How he brought in that omilu was technically illegal though since it happened on the left side of the wall. But given the circumstance, the only safest way for him to land that fish was to do what he did and bring um in to the left side of the wall. So maybe DLNR gives him a pass there.

[@granta3044]

I wouldn't eat that sunscreen flavored fish😂😂😂

[@user-vi8df8fe3y]

He’s an idiot

[@jkhijirida]

@@Otx2steezythe wall is the start of the preserve. No can fish from the wall to the far side of the Natatorium anytime. As soon as he brought the fish around to the side facing the natatorium, he’s risking getting cited. If you stay on the Ewa side, not a problem unless the lifeguard hassle you for fishing near the swimmers

[@user-lg1dx6fy6f]

Wildlife Conservation District, otherwise nice fish.

[@BackFishing]

Left of the pier WCD and open certain times. Check local regulations about odd and even years for fishing.

[@kelleypak2864]

Can you spear fish that spot??

[@BackFishing]

In the comments section some locals were saying you can only fish even numbered year as it is known to be a Marine protected area on the left side of the wall. Please look up regulations on DAR. I think from my understanding anything to the west side of the wall is open but read regulations. Hope that helps. As far as his reel hitting the sand, I did cringe when it touched the sand and salt water engulfed it. It was not a shimano stradic, or penn battle. Just equipment to have a good time. Good luck

[@RobertKim-bs6pb]

no fishing over there against the law certain times of the year

[@BackFishing]

I just saw that on DAR. Good to know.

[@jcougar55]

the east side of the wall is a sanctuary. the Ewa side of the wall is open..The East side of the Natatorium is every other year

[@BackFishing]

@@jcougar55 Thanks for the info. It can be confusing at times but you are right. West side of the wall is open.

[@alexveniegas3012]

Illegal 100%. From walls to natatorium off limits no matter the year. He could face serious fines here.

[@user-zl4mx4ec5f]

Let me say, i was raised in Waikiki way before the wall was built inte early fithties, from diamond head to sand island was infested with every species of fish there is . Tons of akule and opelu koas. Fish were everywhere. Waikiki was not as itis today, totally man made no natural beauti At all . What a terrible legacy for my people. $$$$$ has destroyed our traquil way of life which in turn has left Our people in a complete commercial Life. How dad. I moved from oahu to the big island after my service In vietnam to live the tranquil life i once knew. Aloha veteran from hawaii

[@BackFishing]

My favorite places to go Big Island and Kauai. Slower pace and more peaceful. I have close friends on Oahu and only see them when they come to the mainland. I haven't been back to Oahu for 30 years and the reason I never go is way to busy and too commercialize. I totally understand. 🤙🏽🤙🏽