Used My NEW 13' & 14" HCS 3pc Surf Rods by Okuma! No Fish But Got Bait!

I intended to bait cast my newly designed HCS 13' & 14' Surf Rods by Okuma from a high position to see the casting distance. I used squid secured by bait thread so the bait doesn't fly off. I was hoping for a strike. Went to Magic Island off Waikiki. Weeks earlier baitfish were plentiful & the predators were in. I knew the bait balls moved towards Diamond Head and videos on the news showed sharks feeding. I didn't need a lot of anglers around so i chose to hit this area.

I did meet Uncle Dennis who gave me a dozen live O'ama "young Goatfish". I used a few & froze the rest. I did get a decent strike on the blue 13' rod. The live oama came back decapitated with deep body slashes. Almost had a fish. Also i'm fine tuning my GoPro Hero 8 Black.

I like this area. Been diving there since i was 10. Been seriously fishing there since i was 18. When i moved to Waikiki when i hit 18 i fished here all the time. Normally i'd stay till noon but had an appointment in town. When the bite is good late evening is fantastic!

One beautiful fishing spot. Cool video.

Totally Agree!

Love your fishing holes. Keep em coming!