Hawaii Kayak Fishing: Sneaking Wahoos Past Dolphins and Sharks!

#kayakfishing #hobiefishing #fishing #fishingvideo #catchandcook
Strong ending to 2022 with a decent shibi (Yellowfin Tuna) and bag limit Ehu (Red Snapper).
Music Credit:
intro- Always Won Pressure by Phreewil Music
Kayak: 2015 Hobie Revolution 13 "Shark Magnet"
Fish Bag: Canyon TKC-1
Fish Finder: Garmin Striker 4
Main and backup rods: Shimano Trevala 6'0 XXH, Ugly stik tiger elite jigging 6'0 H
Bait rod: Tsunami Trophy Slow Pitch 6'0 MH
Reels: Penn Spinfisher VI 8500, Shimano Spheros 14000 XG, Shimano Spheros SW Inshore 4000, Avet MXL 3/6 two speed
Line and terminal tackle: 65 lb spiderwire, 40lb PowerPro, 40lb Berkeley Vanish Fluorocarbon, Sakura 60lb Flurocarbon leader ,35 lb Knot2Kinky Titanium wire leader, Gamakatsu 5/0 live bait hooks, Gamakatsu 5/0 Octopus J hooks, Gamakatsu 6/0 Octopus circle hooks, Promar LED "Disco"
home made sabiki rig for bait: 12lb Ande monofilament (main), 10lb Flurocarbon (branches), size 8 gold limerick hooks, Mar-Mellow Lures 1.5" glow strips, Tylah Lures 1.5" glow strips, HiPerformance Lures "fish sticks", 4 oz bank sinker
Camera: Gopro Hero 8 Black, GoPro Hero 9 Black, GoFish Camera, GoFish Cam trolling camera

[@Burger1097]

Nice to see you back

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks man good to be back 🤙

[@basemchawa]

good job, i am back in town now.

[@hapaboy65m87]

Yeah weather out here has been rough, glad ur back.

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks man good to be back 🤙

[@tylahlures]

Aqua man action! Yell at the shark to get out of here…and he lets the ono come in untouched! Amazing!

[@AffordableWahoo]

Lol I was pretty surprised he never chomp 😂

[@jakedameron4867]

Yessah my braddah!!! Great footage as usual 🤙🏼🤙🏼. I am in the middle of moving to volcano, been pretty nuts but soon the storm shall pass! God Bless and tight lines

[@AffordableWahoo]

Mahalos braddah 🤙 Gotta go once you get settled 💯

[@jakedameron4867]

Automatic my braddah hope soon enough 🤙🏼

[@nikodika3250]

Another amazing video 💯💯💪💪🐟🎣🤙🤙🤙👌✔️

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks! Hopefully not another 2 months before the next one 🤙🤙🤙

[@MrMuypop]

I'm obsessed with your channel! Im coming to the big island to work for the summer as a kayak guide....I'm hoping to paddle out and find some Mahi this summer! Keep putting out this amazing content you're inspiring!

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks and good luck with that job! Sounds like a ton of fun tight lines 🤙

[@goway1340]

Long time not see you !!! I'm so happy to watch this video ! Keep going !!

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks! Hope to keep going as long as the weather stays good 😂

[@sonnyd6589]

Don’t know why you go so far to go fishing when you got fish right in your home grounds. Good to see you have good fishing in Hilo. Mahalo for sharing. 🎉

[@AffordableWahoo]

Nice to get variety! Way more chance at mahis on the other side of the island 🤙🤙🤙

[@victorycigarettes]

Hilo BJ Penn hometown. So sick, no skunk. Love from Los Angeles🤙🏾

[@AffordableWahoo]

Feels good man!

[@facopspec5386]

Nice catch bro! Hilo get the dozer opelu too. 🤙🏼

[@AffordableWahoo]

Mahalos braddah 🤙 I guess they getting ready for spawn soon so hopefully they don't dissappear suddenly...

[@shotgunaaron]

Heck yeah! Can't wait to get out myself here in CA...

[@AffordableWahoo]

Yessah go gettum 💪

[@samksy007]

Home ground is the best! =D

[@miketexas4549]

Bro can you detail how/if/when you service those Penn reels? Those onos be smoking those drag washers! Just curious how you stay ahead of the wear and tear.

[@AffordableWahoo]

I have been using this Penn Spinfisher VI 8500 for two years now and the only thing I've had to replace is the drag knob because I dropped it overboard. I just spray my gear off at the end of the day and put a couple drops of ReelX on the line roller bearings and they last forever seems like.

[@tatuavarouru9354]

What kind of sabiki rigged are you using for your mackerel...

[@AffordableWahoo]

Home made sabiki 15 lb mono for the trunk and 10 lb for the branches. size 8 gold j hooks and small soft plastic (tylah lures here)

[@tatuavarouru9354]

@@AffordableWahoo thank you bro

[@ryanswindale]

Great video - awesome channel!

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks dude 🤙 🤙

[@gmwell1]

Open waiting for your next video! What kind fish finder you use?

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks haha hopefully the weather and fish cooperate some more 🤙 I've been using the same Garmin Striker 4 for the past 3 years now. Very basic unit but reliable.

[@gmwell1]

@Affordable Wahoo thanks!! Thats what i will get! Did you get it from Tokunaga, kona side Or Online? Just got a hobie passport on and last weekend, 1st trip caught a 15 # kagami! Mahalo for your very insightful videos! 🤙... Oh and Congratulations on🎊 You're Double Wahoos!

[@scubagoat]

Chee! MISSED YOUR VIDS! Wheres your LEFT float?? @ 18:18?

[@AffordableWahoo]

Aurite!! The little pin holding it in place flew off on the way out and buggah was floating away so I deflated it and stashed it 😂

[@heckenall11]

I’m move to Hawaii within the next few months. Searching to purchase everything before or once I arrive. Any suggestions on what type of kayak?

[@AffordableWahoo]

Either a revo13 or an outback depending on how you're gonna transport it, body weight, strength, and how much stuff you wanna carry

[@fishroper]

Welcome back! Quick question. Are you talking to your pals on a VHF radio? If so, what channel do you guys use so your not getting in trouble with CG etc. Or are you using something else?

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks 🤙🤙 We use marine VHF radios yeah. Channel 68 is Hilo side I think but sometimes you catch chatter from the shipping guys I think? The distress channel is 16 so I usually stay off that one.

[@thatonebeone]

you're back weather been crazy there or just busy

[@AffordableWahoo]

Oh yeah! We had some of the craziest wind, rain and surf for like 4 weeks straight 😂

[@thatonebeone]

@@AffordableWahoo dam.. all that wind rain pushed to california. we been getting it also ..hopefully no more so i can fish more ..i think im going to go out tomorrow here at my bay...2 weeks of no fishing already sucks for me

[@BroadBillHunter]

those were some big ass wahoo man

[@AffordableWahoo]

Yeah thanks man was so lucky to hit the school this day 🤙

[@Mrkellywilliamson]

That first Ono was a bruiser! Lemme guess, 40 Lbs? Were you running wire leader for both of them? Excellent video!

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks man 🤙🤙🤙I didn't weigh it but was probsvly in mid to upper 30s. Was running wire cuz that's a 100% must-have when the onos are biting.

[@Sumerfum78]

Bro did you see the shark fins in the background when you pulled in the wahoo Huge!!!!!!!

[@AffordableWahoo]

Actually that was a pod of dolphins! There was also a shark hanging around but he didn't come close til the dolphins left.

[@michaelhough6641]

What island do you fish from. Been a bucket list fan to kayak fish Hawaii. The big boat charters kinda stuck cuz you never get to even touch a rod and they fish with giant no fun gear.

[@AffordableWahoo]

I'm fishing from the Big Island. I've seen some of the big charter boats on the water just skipping onos and mahi on the surface with their huge reels lol.

[@JoeDogoutdoors]

Great day!!!! No bad days on da water!!!🤙🏻 Nice job!!! }

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks man! Beats any day at the office for sure 🤙🤙🤙

[@trevonhensley6765]

That reel kicked that onos ass for its size bruda 🤙🤙🤙

[@AffordableWahoo]

Yeah its a great reel hasn't let me down yet!

[@morgancooke5971]

What are your thoughts for a hobie pa14 on the ocean?

[@AffordableWahoo]

My friend on Oahu uses a PA14 and does great using it offshore. His YT is @Where's D-Ahi if you wanna see a PA14 in action going for pelagics.

[@morgancooke5971]

@@AffordableWahoo thanks man, I’m planning on going offshore kayak fishing sometime in the near future, do you have any important tips for safety I could use?

[@AffordableWahoo]

@morgancooke5971 Np! Definitely try to have a fishing buddy as much as possible, as they could literally save your life. Basic safety gear I don't even get in the water without: a quality PFD, bilge pump, marine VHF radio, my cell phone in a floating waterproof pouch, and a sharp knife.

[@morgancooke5971]

@@AffordableWahoo alright, I will definitely keep that in mind. Thank you so much!

[@fishhunt9874]

A little too much action in that video. You were right, that shark was amped up!

[@AffordableWahoo]

Lol yeah got pretty hectic for a minute!