My Most Epic Kayak Fishing Trip (Slammer Mahimahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo)

#kayakfishing #hobiefishing #fishing
With typical winter winds, swell, and rain making the usual grounds less than ideal, we headed to the leeward side of the Big Island in search of clear, calm waters. I wasn't expecting a lot because of the full moon, but I couldn't have been more wrong...
I've really wanted to re-edit this video because I feel like the original is way too bloated with boring footage. Now that I haven't filmed anything worth posting for a few weeks this was the perfect chance.
Kayak: 2015 Hobie Revolution 13
Fish Bag: Canyon TKC-1
Fish Finder: Garmin Striker 4
Main and backup rods: Ugly stik tiger elite jigging 6'6 MH
Bait rod: Tsunami Trophy Slow Pitch 6'0 MH
Reels: Penn Spinfisher VI 8500, Shimano Spheros SW 10000, Shimano Spheros SW Inshore 4000
Line and terminal tackle: 65 lb spiderwire, 40lb PowerPro, 40lb Berkeley Vanish Fluorocarbon, J-Line 30 lb flurocarbon leader, 35 lb Knot2Kinky Titanium wire leader, Gamakatsu 5/0 live bait hooks, VMC inline 2/0 hooks
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

[@rcnmasterplumber]

OMG You Broke The Record I Give You 5 * Stars: Thats A Kayak Angler Dream… Love Your Video keeping It Really And In Control: Good job

[@AffordableWahoo]

Haha thanks man! I just feel super glad and lucky we went out that day. Goes to show you never know what day will be the one 🤙🤙

[@squidlips2246]

That was a nuts one!!!

[@AffordableWahoo]

Mahalos 🤙🤙Haven't had another day quite like it since!

[@Mrkellywilliamson]

You know the Austin Powers movie and his little henchman, Minny Me? Well, today I was miniature Shea! I caught two Mahi Mahi trolling dead bait and those are my first pelagic here in Hawaii! Mahalo Ke Akua!

[@AffordableWahoo]

Lol yeah that was an awesome character 😂 Two mahis on dead bait is awesome congrats 👏

[@vincenttran6401]

how is the Spheros working for you?

[@AffordableWahoo]

It was great til I dropped it in the sea like 6 months ago. Very solid reel with smooth drag and the PG model has good cranking power. 10000 size handled sailfish, ono, mahi, and 40 lb yellowfins

[@kayak_chris]

After watching this, I've decided that kayak fishing Hawaii needs to be added to my fishing bucket list. Any recommendations for places / time of year to go? Any guides or groups that you could recommend fishing with there?

[@AffordableWahoo]

Summer time and fall have the best weather. Any of the major boat ramps on the west side of Hawaii island are good places to start. I don't know anybody that guides here but there's a couple guys who run guided charters on Maui I think

[@808bAler]

I'm surprised that bull mahi made it into your kayak with that tiger close by. What an epic day of fishing.

[@AffordableWahoo]

Got super lucky! Helped the shark was pretty chill too. He could have easily gotten that fish if it was fired up.

[@JustTheLip]

Man I just wanted to say your videos are so inspiring for me. I'm right on the Gulf in Florida, and love getting offshore in the kayak. Nothing as epic as what you get into, but it's still a great time. Cheers man, keep killing it and stay safe!

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks man! I've watched a bunch of content coming out of Florida and looks like an amazing fishery! I'm especially envious of the diversity in the groupers and snappers there. Tight lines 🤙🤙

[@gto088]

What a morning - there are probably words out there for it but they escape me at the moment, what a gift to be able to capture it on video!!! Insane bro, dream session.

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks! Was definitely a trip to remember! Guess it's true when they say just gotta be in the right place at the right time 🤙🤙

[@Madocthevindicator]

Watching this in cold coastal Oregon wishing water temps weren't 45 degrees Fahrenheit. What an amazing day you had!

[@AffordableWahoo]

Lol thanks! That's some cold water. Must make for tasty fatty fish though

[@hawaiiboy2826]

When u hooked up on the way in was the topping on the cake!

[@AffordableWahoo]

Oh yeah bonus strikes always the best!

[@FlyingFish_TV]

Awesome dude. Pelagic grand slam! You’re not alone in wanting to re edit some cringey old videos 🤣

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks dude! So rare to get that ono to complete the set isn't it! Too bad no level of editing can fix my terrible camera work back in the early days 😂

[@wheres_d_ahi]

Yeah, re-edit is brilliant!!

[@PaulMotu]

What a dream day out that was 😊 Fantastic results mate! Do you have a vid on how you made your fishing spear by any chance as well please?

[@AffordableWahoo]

It really has never been as on fire as that to date! I don't have any video for the spear but it's just a 3/8 inch stainless threaded rod set and epoxied into a cheap oak dowel wrapped in electric tape.

[@toucco1]

💯💯🎣🎣🎣👍👍 thanks for sharing, epic one 🎉🎉🎉

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks for the support glad folks still enjoying the vids 🤙🤙

[@jakedameron4867]

Yessah my braddah so much action in one day!!🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@AffordableWahoo]

Aurite mahalos braddah 🤙🤙

[@PenCo91oh]

Just wow if only I could live there! I wouldn't know what to eat first! That's some kind of pelagic slam

[@AffordableWahoo]

Haha yeah was a feast of fish and chips and sashimi afterwards 😂

[@craigfujikawa3096]

I see you that you use a Spinner Reel in your arsenal. Can you tell me what type, #test, Brand, length of your top shot you use? I've been having issues with my #40 FC SeaGuar blue label of bursting into a birds nest when I open bail to let out live bait on it. Should I use a softer less memory FC line or Mono? Thanks for your help.

[@AffordableWahoo]

I used to always use 40 lb Berkeley Vanish Flurocarbon. It's not even leader material but it works and doesn't shoot off the spool. I even se regular 40 lb ande mono sometimes and it's fine.

[@craigfujikawa3096]

Thanks man. The birds nest is killing me so I'll try and get some Berkeley Vanish FC. Love your videos.

[@jt.grover]

How heavy do you set your drag as you are trolling on the kayak?

[@AffordableWahoo]

if its live bait I run the drag as loose as possible and hold the rod as I troll /drift. For dead bait I leave in rod holder and have 4-6 lbs drag

[@sonnyd6589]

I watched it the first time your video came out and watched again and it was just as exciting to watching you catch all those fish. It was like a Royal Flush or something. 🎉 hope to see you out there sometime.

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks for sticking around since the start! I'm sure we'll cross paths on the water some day. Tight lines til then 🤙🤙

[@jifishingco]

Absolutely incredible! Unreal video! Great job! 🔥🔥🔥

[@AffordableWahoo]

Big mahalos! Was such an amazing year can't wait til the bite picks up like that again 🤙🤙

[@Sea2overland]

Definitely a special day. Wow🙏🤙🪝

[@AffordableWahoo]

Definitely! Haven't had one like it since 🤙🤙🤙

[@stihlgoodman]

Do you know where I can get a decent kage spear? Mahalo

[@AffordableWahoo]

I've seen one on Amazon. Don't know anybody who's used that one though we all make our own its like 20 bucks of materials here

[@socalikayakadventures6985]

Had to pause it and say the intro is superb..love your videos. Totally jealous but love them anyway

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks man! Bluefin tuna fishing is one of my bucket list items so hope to get out there someday!

[@richardyuen6354]

Epic

[@logikell]

WOW

[@Ridesharekaraoke1967]

How've you been? Has the weather been rough? Looking forward to see more videos. However if it's bad out there be safe. Hope all is well.

[@AffordableWahoo]

Pretty rough times right now between bad weather and the live bait not cooperating! Hopefully things get better in the next few months.

[@Ridesharekaraoke1967]

@@AffordableWahoo I'd be going to Costco and buying some frozen makerel. LoL

[@AffordableWahoo]

@Rideshare Karaoke Lol I wish that worked here!

[@faithandfishinghawaii]

Wow! Amazing day man!

[@AffordableWahoo]

Haven't topped it in 2 years!

[@mauricioursine1396]

What a day ! Perfect

[@AffordableWahoo]

Haven't topped it yet in nearly 2 years!

[@princefireside5344]

Jackpot!

[@AffordableWahoo]

yessah !

[@YourDailyVideoNews]

Incredible day of fishing. 2 shibi, 2 mahi and 1 ono in one day. Amazing job!! In the future, can you do a video on what the launch spots are like and other tips you learned about seasons, currents, depths for certain pelagic species you target ? Thanks 🙏

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks man. I can't post launches but starting to barely see patterns in seasons and stuff. Good idea for a future video thanks 🤙

[@clevertrevor1549]

Wow. Fantastic session upon those beautiful waters. The shark cracked me up. Love that underwater footage.

[@AffordableWahoo]

Doesn't get better out there! That shark was tokyo drifting to get the mahi lol so lucky it didn't catch it 😂

[@angelocencig5484]

What an awesome day!!! 🤯🐟

[@Burger1097]

Man, nothing boring here, those two Mahi’s jumping in front. What a day.

[@AffordableWahoo]

Thanks man! Absolutely no complaints when the fish biting like that!

[@JoeDogoutdoors]

Dang brah what an epic day on da water. You absolutely killed it my friend!!! Nothing better than blue water fishing!!🤙🏻 Nice Mahi!! Ono!! Sweet trifecta to say the least!!! Keep’m bent brah!!!🤙🏻

[@AffordableWahoo]

Haven't had a better day in nearly two years! Nothing beats the rush of double strikes out there. Mahalos 🤙🤙

[@JoeDogoutdoors]

@@AffordableWahoo you stayed very calm and cool 😎🤙🏻 key to success.

[@dawsondaniel66]

Yeah Shea!!!! What an unreal grand slam day!!! Thanks for sharing

[@AffordableWahoo]

Mahalos Danny 🤙 hopefully they bite like this again some day