DID I DO IT AGAIN?!? Big Big Yellow Fin Tuna | Kayak Fishing Hawaii (Not quite Ahi... 71.12lb)

Summary:
The bait bite has been crazy slow on the Wild Wild West Side, but it's because there's been tons of predators lurking around! The summer bite is definitely in full swing. This monster shibi came out of nowhere and smashed a halalu before sunrise! Due to the time, some of it was dark and there were some focusing issues by the GoPro, but at least I had it all filmed this time unlike the last real giant. Hope you enjoy the footage!

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Kayak: 2014 Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14
Fish Finder: Garmin Echomap Plus 64CV (https://a.co/d/7pXJpP7)
Main and backup rods: Silver Hook 6'6" Medium Heavy, Shimano Trevala 5'8" Extra Heavy
Bait rod: Shimano Grappler Type J (it was for my old conventional depth counter reel, but I swill use it with a spinner, probably why the line makes noise when I reel it in)
Reels: Shimano SpeedMaster 25ii (https://a.co/d/8EkZHpP), Penn Squal 50LD (aka “the lucky reel” https://a.co/d/4e1nOBL), Shimano Stella SW 5000 (Bait Reel https://a.co/d/1o3UXaC), 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 4/0 & 5/0 live bait hooks, 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
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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