How To Catch Opelu (Tips) | Hawaii Kayak Fishing

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This Video serves as a part 2 of the "Opelu How To" Series. When I was learning how to kayak fish, I had wished there was a video on this subject. Opelu (Scad Mackerel) are often the key to success on the water. In this video I cover my top 10 tips for catching opelu as well as show a rare circumstance on the water.
Part 1: • How to tie an Opelu Sa...
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@jeffcchrist 3 месяца назад

I'm about to pull the trigger on my first kayak here in Oahu. This information helps. Everyone I've talked to said "learn how to catch bait fish first"... Thank you the video!

@mrtintmaui4295 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video. So helpful for me just starting out. I was able to catch bait on my first day out with my new fish finder. Really appreciate you sharing.

@shanedecambra9894 29 дней назад

What brand fish finder would you consider ideal & where can I get one?

@lilbroinhawaii1 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for tips. Couple more. 6ft lead line seems to help when opelu are finicky. Can use store bought fluro rigs but tear off fish skin and replace with maworms or similar soft plastic. Have not tried chum bag but have been thinking of using small chum bag on weight. Bust bag then drop down into chum.

@Loganthewaterman Год назад

Nice video, love the big boy at the end with the live bait

@richardyuen6354 2 года назад

This is all great tips! The very same thing I’ve experienced and what I would tell someone, instead I can just link you video lol 😂 tight lines bro

@richardyuen6354 2 года назад

Dropping lower yes can be Ta’ape, Toau, and that damn lizardfish lol

@gametocore808 2 года назад

Aloha Braddah, I’m a super new to Kayak fishing. I just got my kayak a week ago. Would you mind sharing your set for catching Opelu?

@onexplorerhawaii7969 Год назад

Thank you for sharing this info!!!!!!!

@josephdimon3144 Год назад

Thanks, that was helpful!

@patrickhenry2324 2 года назад

Very good video. I am coming to Maui in May. Are there any spots that rent out kayaks? Any that are already set up for fishing? Thanks

@commodore_connor 2 года назад

Unfortunately I don’t think there are about places that rent out fishing kayaks (huge liability) but there are people that do guided tours

@craigu9099 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing

@miketilka6789 2 года назад

Question, in general what is the best water depth to find Opelu in? I fish out of Keauhou Hawaii Island. I appreciate your videos, great information, well done!

@commodore_connor 2 года назад

It really varies. Sometimes they are shallow and sometimes they are deep. Main thing is that they are always in the column. Check out one of my older videos that goes over what I look for!

@commodore_connor 2 года назад

There are a few that I mention it, big island is very different though. Much deeper water quicker and I hear they find bait deeper than I normally do

@samksy007 2 года назад

Very helpful video! Thank you! Btw, how many ounce of lead are you using.

@commodore_connor 2 года назад

I tend to run 4-6 ounce depending on current

@samksy007 2 года назад

@@commodore_connor Thank you! =D

@michaelweis6643 2 года назад

Good video -thanks! I'm on the big island and have trouble finding the opelu schools.

@hanaibyLai 2 года назад

what kind of fish finder are you using? I think its a pretty cool finder for a kayak.

@commodore_connor 2 года назад

Running a Garmin 64CV. Been enjoying it so far

@keatonskorner4547 Год назад

Would you be willing to make a video showing the rigs you run on the kayak with these opelu? Or any other baits. Getting into kayak fishing on Oahu as well and have a hard time learning what rigs to tie with line strength, length, hooks etc

@commodore_connor Год назад

Take a look at my channel! Video is on there. I run the wire predominately in case ono are around

@jeffreylaviolette9000 8 месяцев назад

Egg sinker, swivel leader hook... Less is better in my opinion

@BrandonLong-hl8sc Год назад

Aloha Conner, thanks for the great suggestions! I live on Maui and am new to Kayak fishing (and fishing at all!!!). What do you use for a live well? You mentioned bait tube? I have a Hobie Revolution 13 with a PVC rod holder in the back where I also keep my kill bag and am trying to find a good solution. Any suggestions? Mahalo

@commodore_connor Год назад

I use a homemade bait tube! It stays in the water and keeps the bait flushed with fresh aerated water

@BrandonLong-hl8sc Год назад

@@commodore_connor no shark fear?

@commodore_connor Год назад

@@BrandonLong-hl8sc they have only messed with the tube when they are trying to get other things I’m reeling in

@BrandonLong-hl8sc Год назад

@@commodore_connor Perfect! I just watched a video and added stuff to my Home Depot cart. Mahalo!

@commodore_connor Год назад

@@BrandonLong-hl8sc thanks for watching the vid, and if you haven’t subscribed please do. I keep trying to add more stuff likes help the videos out!

@richardyuen6354 2 года назад

Sup Connor, what’s your bait rod and reel?Right now I’m using a pretty expensive jigging rod but would like to interchange out to free it up for jigging. Thanks 🙏🏽

@commodore_connor 2 года назад

I run the cheapest setup imaginable. I have a Shimano sienna 4K and pair it with the cheapest 6’6” medium rod I can find. (Currently a Diawa from Walmart) the key is to have it be expendable. I’ve lost 4 due to corrosion and surf launches.

@richardyuen6354 2 года назад

@@commodore_connor sounds smart, have an overly expensive setup just for bait. Good to hear. Trevala with a saragosa but wanna free up that Trevala for actual jigging. Nice to know the cheaper stuff will work too thanks 🙏🏽

@commodore_connor 2 года назад

@@richardyuen6354 at the end of the day it’s meant to catch bait only, better to free up the money for the big fish gear

@AK-ms5zk 2 года назад

Hello 👋 hey what kind of fish finder do you have in this vid? Mahalo 🤙🏽

@commodore_connor 2 года назад

Garmin 64CV!

@punasurf4697 Год назад

Thanks for the tips. What kind of fish finder do you use?

@commodore_connor Год назад

I have a garmin 64CV. I like the maps!

@punasurf4697 Год назад

@@commodore_connor Mahalo!

@MarktheMartian Год назад

cool dude subbed

@davidryan9056 3 года назад

Excellent video! 👌🏻

@punasurf4697 Год назад

How do know how deep your lure or bait is? You see fish half way to the bottom, how do you know that you don't drop your lures below the fish? Do you see your lure on the fish finder? I've seem some who have reels that tell you how much line you spool out. I'm just getting ready to get a kayak and set it up. Seems a little over whelming trying to get it right without wasting a ton of cash.

@commodore_connor Год назад

I can judge the drop rate at this point. It’s about getting dialed with your weight/line diameter