First Big Yellowfin Tuna! | Kayak fishing Hawaii | Flying Fish TV

Fishing out of Pokai Bay on Oahu. I hooked into this 54lb shibi in 158ft of water at 11am. The fight lasted 1:12 minutes, 45 of which was guessing what I had hooked into. It is my personal best shibi. I had to borrow a kage, and so now I will carry my own for situations like this.
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[@ThePapiloops]

yo bruv for the millionth time what model of the ugly stick tiger are u using?

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Hey man. I strive to comment on all posts asking questions. Just today this is second post asking which ugly stik I use. It is the tiger elite spin jigging rod 6’6” medium heavy action. I have added this information to the description section of all new videos. I am not sure if people get any notification of my responses. Do me a favor and let me know if you are notified of this response. Thank you.

[@ThePapiloops]

yes got ur message just figured it out last night which rid u had lol buying one on Amazon

[@ThePapiloops]

is it way to stiff to cast lures as well ?

[@FlyingFish_TV]

I would say it is too short to cast lures. Unless you’re throwing big poppers or stick baits. On a kayak you generally want shorter rods so you can reach your rod tip (without putting your reel in the water) to sort out problems.

[@ThePapiloops]

@@FlyingFish_TV thanks alot man next question would be in 6 foot 5 280 pounds what kayak should I get I will be fishing in st Lucia Caribbean

[@vash347]

Awesome fish man, handled perfectly. I love that you catch these fish on that kind of gearm it's a testament to how good a fisherman you are

[@stegmandd]

Just stumbled upon your channel, some of the raddest kayak fishing content i've yet to see on youtube. The raw content and incredible catches has me hooked! Keep doin what youre doing man

[@jumpinjohnnygee9564]

I've been saving this episode for a special day...it was worth it! Hooking a fish like that takes a lot of effort, but landing it seems like a real challenge. Congrats, mighty fine catch!

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Thanks JohnnyGee! Next couple weeks I'll have the video up of landing another big yellowfin tuna. Jumpin' JohnnyGee

[@fishingtimeph9333]

wow what a nice fight! my dream fish congratz! Watching from philippines!

[@mikkofishingadventures7986]

Very impressive and good fight with the huge tuna congratulations you did it bro good job happy fishing to you 💪👍👌🎣🐟🐟🐟

[@NZkayakfishing]

Awesome capture and a dream fish. Thanks for sharing, great video :-)

[@joedimon]

Great video and awesome fish! I like the upbeat footage, good for rowing on the rower at the gym

[@jamesgoodman8679]

Awesome Catch and yet from a Kayak Simply OUTSTANDING. God bless and please be safe.

[@RAHfishing]

Your a bad dude. Awesome video. Good luck this summer.

[@dlivengood59]

One of the coolest looking fish in the ocean.👍👍

[@captgregbrown]

still one of my favorite videos

[@denisrailey777]

Awesome fish & effort.Great vid.

[@denisrailey777]

NZ.

[@kennynewell85]

Nice work! Awesome fish!

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Thanks Kenny!

[@davidmclellan9967]

Nice fish. This guy has it figured out. Keep the content comming. Good job.

[@AllanKingSantiagoBuhay]

great video bro,beautiful spot fish on and good catch

[@lemonsoda7793]

i just see ur vedio by luck but i liked it so much, your follower from egypt , continue man , good job

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Thanks for checking out the videos 🤙

[@cemsitthesilentwing7347]

Great effort , nice catch. Keep it up man, it's exciting to watch. Sorry for bad English

[@polespearpro]

That was difficult !! but there was victory in the end !! congratulations ... great fishing!

[@FishingAdventuresDubai]

Amazing bro.. what a scenery and place to kayak fish from. Great catch

[@vievie2437]

Like the good fishing video cool,exciting 👍👍awesome

[@pedroluismartellledesma2400]

Great job, congratulations

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Thank you!

[@mactakemura]

Good evening! I enjoy kayak fishing in Japan 🎣 The scale is different in Hawaii! I want to catch big fish 😁

[@craigkuipers3905]

That was way to frickin awesome your a bad ass

[@joshuathompson9558]

Man I'm so jealous...nice work..great video..keep it up👍

[@jordo932]

Wow the fishing in Hawaii looks incredibly!! Would love to get over there for a fish one day. Thanks for sharing such a great video.

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Thanks Jordo! Fishing here can be incredible, most of the time you spend trying to figure it out. Jordo's 360 Kayak Fishing

[@bluephoenixproduction4036]

Nine fight. Amazing fish bro

[@bennettdavid904]

New to the channel, your videos are kick ass! Really pretty tuna! Nice catch! Subbed!

[@sbrothers0624]

Wow 😲 really enjoyable

[@fellsrenovations]

Good job mate

[@kenrobison9528]

Nice video nice fish great job.

[@MisterDogg]

omg that was awesome! LIke watching a movie!

[@Ariya_fishing]

Amazing 😯👍

[@patrickduncanjr.6847]

These videos make me wanna go fishing. I fish my hobie off La Jolla California. La Jolla Kelp would be an awesome video!

[@FougereFamilyAdventures]

This is awesome. We are coming to Hawaii in January. I hope we get to go fishing.

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Take advantage of it.

[@josecorujo4148]

Great job you remind me of that other youtuber Robert fields looks like you have everything down packed to the T

[@TripFishingMyLife]

Nice video.. I like it.. Thanks

[@hobbsboysoutdoors]

Nice Ahi bro!

[@rorydimov405]

Well done on that Yellowfin Tuna! Nice sized tuna from a kayak. Awesome video. Keep 'em coming. Subscribed.

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Definitely a great fight on light gear. This tuna didn’t really fight very hard compared to other ones I have caught more recently.

[@BlackWolf-ly4sq]

Nice job bro love the mucic, sounds like mucic, from the movie drive... One of my favorites

[@Meditation409]

Wow an awesome Tuna! And some great eating to boot! Great video... And a new subscriber to your channel ❤

[@MiguelAngel-xj9dm]

Fantástico documental!👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@robertrichards5686]

Right on! Congrats on that nice Shibi! (shaka)

[@sabreteeth1]

Can i ask you about your shoes. When you launch the yak. Your feet get wet. So do you put these shoes on later after you dry them with a clothe?

[@angioman]

Great video. Good fishing with you on Saturday.

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Thanks man. Good fishing with you too, I need to post that video lol

[@RobMadrigal]

Nice fish! Excellent videos!

[@Butterskayak]

Awesome catch! congrats!

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Thanks friend!

[@ahmadmoh6551]

Lovely one! Keep going

[@rachelconcepcion7563]

Amazing

[@findyourfever]

Hooked up to a nice shibi about a week ago. But lost it at the kayak! Let me know if you found any offset hook in its mouth or belly lol could’ve been the one I lost. I was using a soft pole so the fight was about 2 and a half hours of tug o war. But nice catch keep up the awesome videos!

[@searex2268]

awesome experience :) nice catch.

[@thisismecantuseeitsacz5823]

We got yellow fin tu a a little smaller than that in our Pond 😂

[@badbadbrian3820]

Right on man, amazing!!!!!!

[@edvardrudzajs2383]

Hello, excellent video. Could you give me some information about the system you have to record? What product is it, if you fit them, etc? or make a video with this information that would be excellent for those who started fishing in kayak. Thank you

[@bdran27]

nice catch pro 😍👌🏾

[@Kahi2022]

You should run stinger hook on your rig probably would of hooked into what ever was munching on the akule in the earlier part of ghe vid idk just somthing to think about 🤙

[@FlyingFish_TV]

I use stinger hooks on and off now, mostly depending on how active the fish are (bite times). I was fishing last night and caught two mahi, without the stinger i would have lost both. Thanks for the tip

[@rinorivera3932]

Very strong fish vs ideal man nice I have a question there is no ugly stick in the tackle shop here in philipines? Where can I buy for that.More power to your channel

[@keaaucustomsrodbuilder2966]

Sweet video! Inspiring for sure! When you are ready for custom stuff made for you just let me know... Rods, Gaffs... Kea'au Custom Rods Put your logo, whatever length on whatever blank. I enjoy stoking people that are as stoked as you are to fish. Mahalo

[@abelhernandez2960]

👍 You are the Best!

[@boycem8686]

That’s sweet. Definitely on my bucket list. What was that perfect circle chunk taken out of the tuna’s side caused by?

[@kitingincayman]

i wondering the same, guessing cookie-cutter shark.

[@figueroa2191]

Sick. Awesome fish dude

[@jimmyz20100]

Hi. I’m trying to navigate to the websites you have that detail the gear you’re using but those links don’t seem to operate. I’m very new to Oahu and looking to get information on some kayak fishing clubs, get some intel on the appropriate gear set ups for the kind of fishing you’re doing. Can you point me in the right direction for that? I enjoy your videos very much. Thanks. Jim

[@brandonforce8075]

Awesome video man!! love your editing style and of course the action you are getting. I live on maui and have always been a spearo but getting into the yak world when no dive buddy. Are you a big believer in wire/ thin cable so no matter what hits it you are good? I used to just use heavier mono leader but kept getting the onos snipping the line off. what size hook do you use for cacthing tuna?? I appreciate the insight and if you get over to maui lets fish!

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Thanks Brandon! I always start out trips using 40lb mono, if I get cut off by an ono then i'll go to a wire set up. I use 40lb single strand wire with a stinger live bait hook. In my most recent video I show the rig in the beginning. I just have one rod always set up with wire for quick deployment. I just try to make all of my rigs small and as stealthy as possible. I try to match my hooks to the size of my baits, which generally means a 4/0 to 6/0 live bait hook. I like the Gamugatsu live bait hooks. I just caught another 60lb yellow fin tuna using a 5/0 live bait hook. I used to use the 7/0s but now think they are too big. Thanks for you questions, feel free to ask more. kzbin.info/door/3E2zjNn6au4L3SgY8x3oPg

[@TheMauiForce]

Flying Fish TV thanks for the reply! I agree with you on the smaller hook size. I use the website tidesforfishing for a lot of information but you mentioned in a video the best bite times, how do you determine that? Have you ever used a underwater light at night to help you get bait?

[@FlyingFish_TV]

TheMauiForce I use a similar website www.fishingreminder.com/US/charts/fishing_times/Barbers_Point_Housing I would set it to a location close to where you fish. It gives the information for the day (major&minor fishing times, moon rise and set, and sunrise/sunset). If you scroll towards the bottom of the page it gives a 7 day forecast.

[@TheSjh196]

Damn it I don’t wanna go fishing where I live any more .

[@Meditation409]

Freshwater seems lame to me... After watching these giants being caught! ❤ I'm in the Midwest surrounded by all freshwater. I need to make a switch.... And soon! 😂

[@electraglide707]

Nice fish

[@sabreteeth1]

Your gaff. I noted you tied something on it in case it goes overboard. What is that?

[@phillipbaritone3843]

The moment you first see that it was a Yellowfin was priceless! Gorgeous fish; one hell of a fight! Awesome video and awesome job!

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Thanks man. I’m not a super dramatic guy and that was pure excitement after months of dreaming of catching a big yellowfin.

[@searex2268]

wait... how did u get the cooler bag with ice ??? u kept it on the yak?

[@davidparker8242]

What a battle!

[@mleboudec2990]

how deep did you drop the lure?

[@jutadaya603]

The best hook nice sirrr

[@allandam9540]

Good Day Sir. May i know how do you mount the tall, angle, turn around video camera in the front left of your kayak? do you use any special parts or brand? Thank you

[@bdfloresa]

I used this in our local pond and pulled in 2 trout and a bass in 2 hours!

[@MrV8eater]

More catch clean cook videos please

[@iwantapuppyorg]

Awesome yellow fin!

[@NautiFish1]

Awesome vid!!

[@gregpalmer9374]

YEAH!!!!

[@turator8987]

BBQ that fish with Spices & Herbs. it Deserves that Honour. & Serve it with Sambal Chilli. Yummy & Tasty.

[@FlyingFish_TV]

I need to up my cooking skills, the wife is tired of fish though.

[@makalapzshay8848]

No wayss

[@makalapzshay8848]

Sashimi is the way

[@makalapzshay8848]

Sashimi is the way

[@scottyfarras8655]

Nice fish ,where there’s big yellowfin there’s big sharks

[@ocrun6765]

What up with the red spot?

[@georgevena6744]

Nicely done! What’s that sweet bait tube you have?

[@FlyingFish_TV]

How to make a DIY live well, baitube, bait tank | Mackerel scad, Goggle eyes, and Ballyhoo kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn2laqqXocyif8U

[@robertmoses6529]

What is that stark red circle on the tuna's underside?

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Cookie cutter shark took a bite out of him. Also called a cigar shark

[@kaleokeliikoa4156]

Nice catch! Is that an 7' ugly stick with a Penn Fierce II 6000 reel?

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Thanks man! It is a ugly stick tiger light 6'6" med heavy jigging rod, with a Penn fierce live liner 6000 reel.

[@RedfishInc]

That's a lot of tuna! What is a fish like that worth at the market?

[@notafuckinpplperson8233]

Redfish Incorporated anywhere from about $120-300 as is depending on quality. if good quality and filleted, $20 a pound

[@MakaiMauka]

Looks like Ugly Stick Tiger Elite Jigging rod, rated for 80 to 130lb line

[@jcm5343]

Very nice video! Is there a hobie rental service there? Are you a guide? I would like to give that a shot next time I m in HI!

[@valtersilva9739]

What's up, man! All right? Congratulations on the beautiful fishery! Really cool your video! I live here in Brazil and I would like to know where is this where you are fishing? Which coast, from which country? Thanks for your attention! God bless you with much success!

[@FlyingFish_TV]

West side Oahu in Hawaii

[@valtersilva9739]

@@FlyingFish_TV Okay, buddy, sensational place, really cool! Grateful for the information! God bless you with success!

[@ivanlee1087]

I notice that the water is always calm when you are fishing. Do you have magic or are you just lucky?

[@andrewlee8374]

Now this is when fishing turns in to a sport. Loads more of effort than a 100m sprint

[@TuanDanBien]

i love channel

[@freshlysaltedfishing8500]

Got that bad boy on a pen fierce 2 with what looks like a ugly stick tiger

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Yes. Still using ugly stik tiger jigging rods, but I’ve got spinfisher 6 reels now.

[@lagobluefish1289]

Big Big Big 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@brandon_g_808]

Very nice!

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Thanks man!

[@zouzmadi3899]

its that gopro came ? what kind of cam you use

[@SuperSlappy25]

How far off shore are you typically?what's the furthest you have been out there?Thanks.

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Typically 1-2 miles. The furthest about 5 miles offshore. Longest trip was 20 miles

[@SuperSlappy25]

I tried kayak fishing a couple of weeks ago off the coast of North Carolina. Caught a bunch of Spanish macks. Had a great time, keep the videos coming

[@jordanmorgan1086]

What are you using to keep your baits alive?

[@joeclifton8196]

Copied your rod holder came out good I like yours better than any others I've seen ! Dont know how to add pic to message or I would!😎

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Right on joe. You can message me on Instagram if you want. Link is in the description of the videos.

[@bernatroure211]

why was there a circle wound on the side of the tuna

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Cookie cutter shark, otherwise known as a cigar shark.

[@davidortiz9859]

What bran of braid were you using & what test was it?? Also what’s your leader test & your favorite knot from braid to leader?? Any brand you recommend

[@FlyingFish_TV]

This might have been on my old setup. But now I have power pro braid 80lb backing to 150ft of 65lb braid via a double uni knot. Then an FG knot to 50ft of fluorocarbon or mono 40lb leader. I like power pro, it has held up well. I need to replace it soon. I would go with a brand that has the smallest diameter for its strength (less drag).

[@MakaiMauka]

Nice fish