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2024, Vinyl vs. Rubber Trolling Lure Skirts for Fishing Blue Marlin
Discover the art of choosing between vinyl and rubber trolling lure skirts for blue marlin fishing. Captain Kevin Hibbard shares his invaluable insights from Kona, Hawaii, guiding you to make informed decisions based on lure type, sea conditions, and marlin behavior, enhancing your fishing success and experience.
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2023, Rigging Marlin Lures with Sta-Stuk Hooks
Discover the art of rigging marlin lures with Sta-Stuk hooks, as demonstrated by Kris Ishibashi. Master this essential skill for blue marlin fishing with our step-by-step guide, exploring the innovative design and benefits of Sta-Stuk hooks and learning key techniques to enhance your fishing success.
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2023, Marlin Fishing - Lure Spread Setup - Kona Style
Explore the thrilling world of marlin fishing in Hawaii. Learn from experts Kevin Hibbard and Kris Ishibashi on setting the perfect lure spread and mastering Omni sonar for the ultimate catch.
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2023, Blue Marlin – the Fundamentals of Fishing Structure
This video reveals how understanding ocean currents and structure can dramatically improve your blue marlin fishing success.
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2023, Hooks for Blue Marlin
Dive into the diverse world of hooks for blue marlin fishing with Captain Kevin Hibbard. Discover the revolutionary Sta-Stuk hook design and navigate through various hook types to find the perfect match for your offshore fishing. Your journey to mastering the art of hook selection in marlin fishing begins here.
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2023, Blue Marlin - Rigging Lures with Vinyl Skirts and Sta-Stuk Hooks
Explore the art of rigging lures for Blue Marlin fishing with Captain Kevin Hibbard. Dive into a detailed guide on using vinyl skirts and Sta-Stuk Hooks to enhance your trolling success, under the expert tutelage of a master angler inspired by Hawaiian fishing legends.
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2021, Blue Marlin - Fishing Tackle with Kevin Hibbard
Captain Kevin Hibbard, a seasoned marlin fishing captain, shares his expertise on chasing and catching big marlin. He has tested various rods, reels, and line, and provides insights on reels, backing, mainlines, drag, drag settings, usage, custom rods, and custom cuts. Hibbard's unique ability to articulate his approach makes him a smarter fisherman. By listening to his insights, you can become a more effective marlin fisherman.
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2021, Blue Marlin - Trolling Technique with Kevin Hibbard
Kevin Hibbard shares his expert tips for marlin fishing, using water temperature, currents, and bait schools to identify productive patches. He also discusses interpreting tuna and porpoises' signals and trolling marlin positions relative to schools. Hibbard's insights on troll structure and trolling tactics can be applied to any fishery, making him one of the best marlin fishing captains globally.
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2021, Blue Marlin - Trolling Lures with Kevin Hibbard
Captain Kevin Hibbard, a marlin expert, shares his knowledge of trolling and lures in a marlin fishing video. He discusses lure patterns, swimming cycles, and proper lure choices based on sea conditions. Hibbard's expertise in rigs, leader material, and natural bend and memory of leaders adds value to his fishing skills.
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2021, Blue Marlin - Fishing Kona with Kevin Hibbard
Discover valuable insights on targeting blue marlin from Captain Kevin Hibbard, a Kona fishing pro. Learn about feeding times, fish movements, water conditions, currents, and structure, as well as the differences between bait and lure fishing. Kevin's calm approach allows you to learn from his experience and become a smarter fisherman.
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2021, Blue Marlin - Boat Driving Skills with Kevin Hibbard
Capt. Kevin Hibbard, a world-renowned marlin fishing expert, shares his tips for handling a boat while hooked up to a blue marlin. He emphasizes the importance of a simple spread and the need for minimal gear to clear a path to the fish. Hibbard shares his knowledge on line class, drag physics, and current usage during battles. He is a great teacher and an easy-going individual who shares his knowledge on boat driving while marlin fishing.
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2019, Blue Marlin - Rigging Lures and Terminal Connections
The Reel Teaser Fishing Adventures crew engages in diverse fishing activities, including offshore trips, trolls, and backcountry expeditions for barramundi. Their rigs and terminal connections must be sound to catch big fish in Western Australia. Captain Ross Newton, a skilled big game fisherman, uses a unique stiff rig system. Chris Rushford, a skilled fishing instructor, will demonstrate the rig's use in marlin fishing.
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2019, Blue Marlin - Rigging Lures with RJ Boyle
This saltwater fisherman's video provides an extensive examination of rigging tools and tackle for offshore trolling lures. RJ Boyle is a meticulous rigner, demonstrating step-by-step techniques like making hook sets, positioning the hook, and seating the skirt on the lure head. By following RJ's rigs, you can learn from the best and fish smarter.
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2018, Trolling Lures - Design Thoughts with Peter Bristow
Capt. Peter Bristow, a renowned Great Barrier Reef and Madeira fishing expert, highlights the importance of attention to detail in lure design. He demonstrates that top-heavy lures may not run true due to poor molds. Bristow emphasizes the need for quality head shapes and research when purchasing lures to avoid deceptive purchases. He advises fishermen to buy from the best trolling lure craftsman and take time to ensure a true and balanced design.
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2018, Big Game Legends - Bark Garnsey on Big Fish
In an enlightening video, legends Bark Garnsey and RJ Boyle share unparalleled insights into big marlin and swordfish fishing. Their conversation delves deep, revealing strategies and wisdom from countless catches, highlighting aggressive tactics, and the balance between skill and daring. A masterclass in sportfishing, where innovation meets tradition in the quest for record-breaking giants of the sea.
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2018, Blue Marlin - Lures and Spread Setup with David Brackmann
David Brackmann, a skilled marlin fishing instructor, shares his expertise in setting up a marlin spread for targeting blue marlin. He demonstrates various lure types, deployment, optimal position, and managing the spread throughout the day. David also discusses dacron tag lines and cool up ratios for marlin lure swimming. The detailed presentation covers leader, connections, lure dynamics, hook sets, and rigging tips, empowering fishermen to fish smarter and more effectively.
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2018, Trolling Lures - Offshore Fishing and Rigging Techniques
In The Spread fishing video features top big game fishermen and lure designers, covering head shapes, swim principles, skirts, skirting options, hooks, and lure positions. It offers detailed presentations on rigging, showcasing the best techniques and enhancing big game fishing skills.
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2018, Trolling Lures - Offshore Fishing Basics with Roddy Hays
Roddy Hays and RJ Boyle discussed trolling lures for marlin, wahoo, and tuna, discussing preferences, performance, and sea conditions. They discussed long head, cupped face, slant heads, super plungers, tubes, and bullets, offering valuable perspectives for smarter fishing.
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2018, Dredge Fishing for Billfish
Dredge fishing is a popular technique among elite tournament sailfish and marlin teams worldwide. It attracts billfish using various baits like squid teasers, mudflaps, and rigged ballyhoo. This lethal fishing technique requires proper equipment, rigged baits, and proper positioning. Learn from accomplished fishermen to fish smarter and catch more billfish.
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2024, Deep Sea Fishing vs. Offshore Fishing - What's the Difference?
Learn about the exhilarating world of deep sea fishing, where the ocean's depths serve up hidden giants like marlin and tuna. This guide offers insights into techniques, gear, and resources to target big game species that make every expedition an adventure. Discover tactics and techniques for battling the ocean's most formidable creatures.
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