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Marlin jumping in blue Hawaii water

Mahi and Marlin Lure Colors: What I Reach For in Hawaii

October 26, 2026

Gay Bob for mahi, the story behind the Purple Disco, the yellow shell behind the Golden Child, and an opelu color for green water. These are the lure colors I reach for when the target is mahi or marlin.
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.