Angler Spotlight

Essentials
Name:

Jon Sakamoto and Michael Paz
AH Handle:

Alphadog808 and Paz aka, "Team OvaUnda"
Fishing experience:

Enough to get lucky?

Kayak:

Malibu Pro 2 Tandem.
Gear:

Paz - Fin-Nor 8500 OS reel with Penn Mariner.
Alphadog - Fin-Nor 8500 OS reel with Uyeda custom pole.
Both loaded with 65lb powerpro, 50lb Ande topshot, owner hooks

Favorite Bait:

Opelu, in the rare cases we get our hands on some.

Break It Down
First fish caught on kayak?

Paz's first was a papio, Alphadog's was a moana.

Craziest/scariest story on the water?

Close tie between getting swept out to sea at Kaena Point or being checked out VERY closely by a 13'+ tiger shark.

Favorite Fish to catch?

Paz - likes Mahis because of their aerial display.
Alphadog - prefers onos for the blistering runs and because they throw the hook less!

How did you get into this sport?

Both alphadog and paz had a sneaky feeling the fishing had to be better offshore than onshore.

Favorite fishing saying?

"Tandem Kayak Fishing - Never die alone!"
What would you tell someone who is thinking of getting into kayak fishing?

This is an extreme sport, so be careful! You only have one life and the ocean is unforgiving so you need to always have respect for it.

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

We want to be known as well rounded fishermen that respect the ocean.

This Or That
Gaff or Kage?

Kage - Mahalos Uncle Ji!
Circle or J?

Js now days.
Mono or Fluoro?

Mono.

Spinner or Conventional?

Spinners - easier for us to use and maintain...so far.

Paddle or Pedal?

Paddle.

Rudder or Self steer?

We'd love one but they don't make one for our yak.

Suntan lotion or no need?

Paz - Banana Boat SPF 30.
Alphadog - Banana Boat SPF 50.
Be nice or Boost 'um Chad!

We scream boost 'um, but we treat 'um nice.
Hawaii Goes Fishing or let's Go Fishing?

Both.
Monster, Gatorade or Water?

Paz - water, Diet Dr. Pepper and the occasional floating can of clamato beer.
Alphadog - water and Mountain Dew.
Early out or Late in?

Fish till you catch!
Mike Sakamoto, Harry Kojima or Ben Wong?

Anyone who fishes with respect and a humble heart is good in our book.
Poke or Sash?

Both.