How to Oama Fish?

Cooking 'oama is very straightforward — dust in flour, season with salt and pepper, and deep fry in hot oil. Scaling or gutting the fish is optional, but most fry it whole. Once crispy, 'oama is usually served with vinegar, Hawaiian chili pepper water or ponzu sauce for dipping.

What kind of bait do you use to catch OAMA?

'Oama are found in shallow sandy areas during late summer, usually in large schools. They feed by night and day, and eat small crabs and shrimp. 'Opae is the best bait to use for 'oama. Some people like to eat 'oama; others like to use them as bait for larger fish (like papio).

Where do you hook OAMA for bait?

Using the Oama for Bait

If you're able to make a soft cast, you can lightly hook the oama behind the dorsal fin to cause the least amount of possible, you can hook it from under the lower jaw, out through the top of the head, but in front of the brain so you don't kill it.