Action Packed Fun!!! | Variety of Species | Kayak Fishing Hawaii

Summary: This little adventure was with Braddah Loren. It's not everyday that is littered with action and seemingly nonstop bites. It wasn't all the most prized catches, but it made for a lot of pole bending excitement. The wife tasked us with getting some red meat for family coming in from Hilo and luckily we found some! It's always nice having fish in the bag to let go some that would otherwise be keepers too, it's always nice to CNR!
Gear and Tackle:
Kayak: 2014 Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 & 2022 Hobie Outback & 2019 Hobie Outback (Hilo) Fish Finder: Garmin Echomap Plus 64CV (https://a.co/d/7pXJpP7) or 44CV.
Rods: Reef Candy Lures DreamSickle Custom Rod (Team Rainshadow blank)! Shimano Grappler Type J (Bait), Shimano Trevala , Shimano Tavalera.
Reels: Shimano Talica 25ii, Shimano SpeedMaster 25ii x2 (https://a.co/d/8EkZHpP), Penn Squall 50LD (aka “the lucky reel” in Hilo https://a.co/d/4e1nOBL), Shimano Stella SW 6000 (Bait Reel https://a.co/d/1o3UXaC), Penn Slammer IV 9500, Penn Spinfisher VI 8500 (Hilo Main Reels https://a.co/d/9ES1yQQ), Shimano TwinPower 5000 (Hilo Bait Reel https://a.co/d/4nPNush).
Line and terminal tackle: 65-80 lb PowerPro (https://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 13, GoPro Hero 10, Insta 360 x4. 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.hifishgear.com).
Favorite local fishing stores to grab gear: J&E Fishing Supply, S. Tokunaga, Roy’s, Nankos, J. Hara, & Ewa Beach Buy & Sell (aka HiFishGear).
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