Just Inshore
Goatfishes
Weke, Moana Kali, Oama
Season: none
Size limit: 10" 'varies from species and islands'
Bag limit: none (oama is 50 in posession)
Size:up to 5#
Scales:large
Mouth/Teeth sandpaper
Habitat: patchy reef
Water Column: bottom
Diet: scavanger
Identifiers:
​Two barbels under the bottom lip
Grub/Strip Color: Purple/ Motor oil/ Black
Cut Bait: Shrimp, Squid, octopus
Live bait: small crustacean
Fishing Method: whipping/ dunking
​Behavior:
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Scavenger usually traveling with other species. sifting the sand for small crustaceans.
The GOAT
​A common sight among snorkelers and divers. You can usually find goatfishes in small numbers or grouped among other reef fishes sifting through the sandy bottom in search of food. Although goatfishes come in a variety of colors, they all have one distinct feature. A set of specialized whiskers rests below the goatfishes mouth. These whiskers are full of sensory receptors and are used to feel and smell out small crustaceans hiding in the sand.
Tips n Tricks
whipping method
Dunking Method
Special Notes
Try to get the bait as low as can without getting stuck. it takes practice and youll lose a lot of rigs. I like squid strips or purple plastics.
My perfered method as it reduces the amount of gear youll lose. Use thinner hooks if targeting this species as they tend to "gum" their food before fully comitting.
There are MANY varieties of goat fishes in Hawaii. Each with its own unique traits and colorations and they all taste great! Light flesh, mild taste.
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