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The Lets Go Fishing Show
The Lets Go Fishing Show premiered in Hawaii in 1969. This weekly television program enjoys a multi-generational audience, many of whom are from families of fishers and are avid ocean resource users. LGF showcases the fishing disciplines and methodologies that have developed in the Hawaiian Islands. LGF also produces episodes from beyond Hawaii that celebrates fishing cultures from other parts of the world.
Invite LGF!
Since 2006, LGF has been produced independently by Ben Wong LLC. This production continues to receive the generous support of its audience, who routinely invite LGF to share in their fishing adventures. Episodes featuring Hawaii, Mexico, California, Tahiti, Alaska, Canada, Nevada, Philippines, Ariziona, Christmas Island, Washington , Guatemala, Oregon, Japan, and New Zealand have been done with the help of LGF viewer's assistance. Send your invitation to: letsgofishinghawaii@gmail.com.
The LGF Kitchen
The enjoyment of catching a fish can only be topped by the pleasure of having fresh fish on the menu. Episodes of the Lets Go Fishing Show conclude with seafood culinary demonstrations by Hawaii's award winning chefs, with many of their recipes for "fishes on dishes" elevated to white tablecloth status.
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Article courtesy of Lawai'a Magazine
Larger image of this article available below as download.
Sample episodes of the Let's Go Fishing Show follow this.
Article courtesy of Lawai'a Magazine
Larger image of this article available below as download.
Sample episodes of the Let's Go Fishing Show follow this.
Article courtesy of Lawai'a Magazine
Larger image of this article available below as download.
Sample episodes of the Let's Go Fishing Show follow this.
LGF Hall Of Fame
Ulua (Giant Trevally)
'Anae (Striped Mullet)
Ulua (Giant Trevally)
Chad Kosinski has treated the LGF audience to many Big Island Adventures. Here's the one that didn't get away from him.
After 23 years of trying: Ulua. 110.7 lbs
'Aha (Needlefish)
'Anae (Striped Mullet)
Ulua (Giant Trevally)
Dwight Tanaka hooked into this one with his light tackle spinning gear. These fish are called Houndfish in some parts of the world. They are also known as "Blue Collar Marlin".
'Anae (Striped Mullet)
'Anae (Striped Mullet)
'Anae (Striped Mullet)
Nicki Matsui shows off her catch made with her throw net. Net throwing in the islands is a fishing technique long used by Hawaiians,
done during both the day and the night.
Roosterfish
Gindai (Striped Snapper)
'Anae (Striped Mullet)
Rancho Leonero, Mexico.
Caught trolling with live bait.
Monte Opperman, Crew,
Steven Hessenflow, Al Bento.
Sturgeon
Gindai (Striped Snapper)
Gindai (Striped Snapper)
Rod Izuo and Kyle Hall
on the Columbia River Gorge
fishing for "slot size" Sturgeon.
All "Catch and Release" this day!
Gindai (Striped Snapper)
Gindai (Striped Snapper)
Gindai (Striped Snapper)
Craig Mitchell in the Marquesas Islands
with with his favorite deep water snapper.
Few fish are as delicious as this one!
Recipe recommendation: Asian Style Steamed.!
LGF Hall Of Fame
Opakapaka (Pink Snapper)
Opakapaka (Pink Snapper)
Opakapaka (Pink Snapper)
Alfred Ching does very well for himself while bottom fishing the waters off of Maui for an assortment of snappers with his electric reels using ika (calamari) for bait.
Kaku (Barracuda)
Opakapaka (Pink Snapper)
Opakapaka (Pink Snapper)
George Moarii is the perfect fishing host when we visit him in Tahiti. While jigging the deep water passes of Rangiora, the dogtooth tuna action was interrupted by this predator.
Sailfish
Opakapaka (Pink Snapper)
Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna)
Keith Nishioka is posing with his Sailfish landed in Guatemala. Our boat captain was Mike Sheeder of Kailua, O'ahu, who organized the invitation to the world class Casa Vieja Lodge.
Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna)
Uku (Grey Snapper or Jobfish)
Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna)
Hawai'i Island aboard the Taipan IV with Dan Goodfellow, Daniel Goodfellow, Dave Mayers, Steve Yamasaki, and Reuben Martinez when young Daniel Goodfellow lands the big one!
Uku (Grey Snapper or Jobfish)
Uku (Grey Snapper or Jobfish)
Uku (Grey Snapper or Jobfish)
In Micronesia off the island of Pohnpei with Keith Nishioka, myself, and Allois Malfitani when this big fish took a Gary Au surface plug just before the sun goes down.
Cutthroat Trout
Uku (Grey Snapper or Jobfish)
Uku (Grey Snapper or Jobfish)
A ride on an airboat takes the four of us, myself, Al Sullivan, Hugh Rietze, and Stan Wright, to this remote location in Alaska to find this fly fishing paradise!
LGF Hall Of Fame
Moi (Threadfin)
Tucanare (Peacock Bass)
Tucanare (Peacock Bass)
Daniel Lauro with his net throwing skills caught his fish on a moonless night matched with a low tide. This fish was once reserved for only members of the Hawaiian royal families.
Tucanare (Peacock Bass)
Tucanare (Peacock Bass)
Tucanare (Peacock Bass)
Hawaii is one of two places worldwide where you find this Butterfly Peacock Bass. Natalie Nishioka caught hers on the island of Kaua'i. These fish are also on the island of O'ahu.
Ika (Calamari or Squid)
Tucanare (Peacock Bass)
Ika (Calamari or Squid)
Catching squid is a popular activity in Japan. Eisuke Kawakami (second from right) shared his techniques with Tim Hicks, Rod Izuo, and Jason Pasamonte when visiting Hawai'i Island.
Rainbow Trout
Omilu (Bluefin Trevally)
Ika (Calamari or Squid)
One of the most anticipated family events happens once a year here on the garden isle of Kaua'i: The opening day of Trout Season!
Daily bag limits range from 7 to 10 fish!
Omilu (Bluefin Trevally)
Omilu (Bluefin Trevally)
Omilu (Bluefin Trevally)
Many species of Trevally are caught in Hawaii. Keith Nishioka caught this omilu which are sometimes found to weigh more than 28 lbs. This size fish, however, is the best for eating.
Kona Crab (Spanner Crab)
Omilu (Bluefin Trevally)
Omilu (Bluefin Trevally)
Armellio Cabantingan and BJ Cabanting with these popular island delicacies served either as a raw menu item or cooked. Notice that these creatures look already cooked when caught.
The Ones that didn't get away
Molokai'i . 95 1/2 lb. Ulua. (Giant Trevally).
Maui Kona Crab. (Spanner Crab).
El Capitan Lodge Alaskan King Salmon.
Alaskan Spotted Shrimp
Guatamalan Sailfish. (Catch and Release).
