Summary:
Not exactly the results we were shooting for, but winter fishing can be rough and sometimes that's just how fishing goes! Still, it was nice to have some fish in the bag and ultimately it was a huge success getting to see everyone make new friends and have an enjoyable day on the water.
Kayak: 2014 Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 & 2022 Hobie Outback & 2019 Hobie Outback (Hilo)
Fish Finder: Garmin Echomap Plus 64CV (a.co/d/7pXJpP7) or 44CV.
Rods: Shimano Grappler Type J (Bait), Shimano Trevala x2, Shimano Tavalera, Ugly Stick Tiger Lite)
Reels: Shimano SpeedMaster 25ii x2 (a.co/d/8EkZHpP), Penn Squall 50LD (aka “the lucky reel” in Hilo a.co/d/4e1nOBL), Shimano Stella SW 6000 (Bait Reel a.co/d/1o3UXaC), Penn Slammer IV 9500, Penn Spinfisher VI 8500 (Hilo Main Reels a.co/d/9ES1yQQ), Shimano TwinPower 5000 (Hilo Bait Reel a.co/d/4nPNush).
Line and terminal tackle: 65-80 lb PowerPro (a.co/d/bvOGdsx), 40/50/60lb J-Line Fluorocarbon, 40-55lb AFW wire leader. Owner 4/0 & 5/0 circle hooks, Gamakatsu 6/0 & 5/0 live bait hooks (honestly, I found some cheaper Korean versions at J.Hara for 11cents a hook), Diablo or VMC 2/0 inline hooks for stinger when using wire (hifishgear.com BKK Lone Diablo Inline Hook - HiFishGear).
Damashi: Homemade using line between 12-16lb, typically J-Flouro Samurai. I typically tie my own flies. When using lures, I like Tylah lures or CHL Nox Minnows, both I set up with gold hooks and a red bead which I find to be very effective and highly recommend them. (Tylahlures.com and chlures.com and check out my buddy (Geronimo Angeles | Facebook) for those BiteLytes!
Camera: GoPro Hero 8 Black, GoPro Hero 9 Black, Insta 360. Note: I link the amazon links for ease of finding products and ease or purchase/delivery, but I highly recommend shopping at your local fishing stores and support them (like www.hawaiinearshorefishing.com or www.hifishgear.com).
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Негізгі бет OPP Solo Tourney (from Dec '23) | 2nd in Reef, 6th in Pelagic | Kayak Fishing Hawaii
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