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We had a fisherman fill us in on this; it was interesting.
South Point, or Ka Lae, on the Big Island of Hawaii is known for a unique fishing technique involving large garbage bags. Local anglers use these bags, often inflated and attached to their fishing lines, to harness the strong winds prevalent at South Point. This allows them to cast their bait far out into the deep ocean waters from the shoreline, enabling them to target species typically associated with deep-sea fishing, such as ahi (yellowfin tuna), ono (wahoo), and mahi-mahi. Some refer to this method as "trashbag fishing" or "flagline".
The technique involves attaching a weighted line to the trash bag which is then carried out by the wind. When a fish bites, a breakaway swivel releases the bag and the main line. Fishermen report catching fish like a 28lb yellowfin tuna using this method, all without needing to venture out in a boat.
South Point, or Ka Lae, on the Big Island of Hawaii is known for a unique fishing technique involving large garbage bags. Local anglers use these bags, often inflated and attached to their fishing lines, to harness the strong winds prevalent at South Point. This allows them to cast their bait far out into the deep ocean waters from the shoreline, enabling them to target species typically associated with deep-sea fishing, such as ahi (yellowfin tuna), ono (wahoo), and mahi-mahi. Some refer to this method as "trashbag fishing" or "flagline".
The technique involves attaching a weighted line to the trash bag which is then carried out by the wind. When a fish bites, a breakaway swivel releases the bag and the main line. Fishermen report catching fish like a 28lb yellowfin tuna using this method, all without needing to venture out in a boat.