Angler Spotlight

Essentials
Name:

Kaleo Ah Sam
AH Handle:

kaleo_ahsam
Fishing experience:

Since I was small still in diapers.
Kayak:

Canoe all the way baby!
Gear:

6'6'' shimano tallus w/ penn 850ss and 100lb power pro.....6'6'' penn senator special w/ newell 646 and 80lb big game.....gaff.

Favorite Bait:

Opelu

Break It Down
First fish caught on kayak?

Never caught a fish on a kayak...1st fish was a small moana on my canoe.
Craziest/scariest story on the water?

Going out to fish on the day after, in the exact same spot where a great white shark was spotted.

Favorite Fish to catch?

uku.

How did you get into this sport?

Paddling and fishing have always been my passion. I met Mike Ichiyama who works with me, and talked me into going for bigger game from my canoe.

Favorite fishing saying?

"Hanapa'a!!!"
What would you tell someone who is thinking of getting into kayak fishing?

Make sure your in shape and know how to swim. If not, stay out of the water!

What do you want to be remembered for in this sport?

A good canoe fisherman.

This Or That
Gaff or Kage?

Gaff.
Circle or J?

Circle for shore, J for offshore.
Mono or Fluoro?

Fluorocarbon.

Spinner or Conventional?

Spinner.

Paddle or Pedal?

Paddle.

Rudder or Self steer?

Rudder.

Suntan lotion or no need?

lotion.
Be nice or Boost um Chad!

be nice.
Hawaii Goes Fishing or let's Go Fishing?

Hawaii goes fishing.
Monster, Gatorade or Water?

Gatorade.
Early out or Late in?

Early out.
Mike Sakamoto, Harry Kojima or Ben Wong?

Bradda Ben.
Poke or Sash?

Poke, poke!