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Two fishermen holding up a large mahi mahi at the rail of a fishing boat in deep blue Hawaii water

Fishing Floating Debris in Hawaii: How I Work Rubbish Piles for Shibi and Mahi

October 20, 2026

Some of my best days started as busted ahi plans. Here is how I find and work floating rubbish in Hawaii, from hunting speed between piles to the six inch lures and Aku Bones that go in the water first when I break down.

Crew leadering and gaffing a yellowfin ahi at the side of a blue sportfishing boat in open Hawaii water

Running Smaller Lures in Hawaii: My 7-Inch and 6-Inch Guide

October 14, 2026

I run a 9-inch spread during ahi season, but the 7-inch and 6-inch lures earn their spot in the box for everything else. Here is how I use each size, when I reach for the Ali’i heavy series in rough water, and why I pull them all out once that 3-month ahi window opens.