SAILBOAT LURES
 While sailing in tropical / subtropical waters throughout the world, boaters often find themselves fishing for excellent tablefare such as small tuna and mahi mahi. Handline fishing with lures makes it quite possible to catch these prized dinner fish with just a few simple tools:
Our basic fishing kit would have the following: 1) HFL 100' Handline fishing rig, 2) Aftco Utility Gloves, 3) Aku trolling lures (heads using 3 to 5 inch skirts), and 4) Eye protection. Now that's everything needed to try for a fresh fish dinner.
It's always a good idea to have an extra handline, and if you want to, you can try running two handlines at the same time, just make sure to have them spread out so one is on the port side and the other on the starboard side. You can also spread them out by running one shorter rig (75 foot) and another longer rig (125 foot).
 Handline Fishing Rig: Handline Fishing Kit Offshore, Handline Rig Offshore 75' / 100' / 125', Mono Leader w/ Swivel, Rubber Band #64, Shock Cord: Try one of our handline fishing rigs for that fresh fish dinner. Complete kits are also available, includes: 100 Foot Hanline Fishing Rig, Aftco Utility Glove, 3 aku lures, and FREE Eye Protection!
Remember: "slower" lures for sailboat fishing are able to run well between 3 to 5 knots, up to 6.5 knots. If you plan on sailing at 7 knots or faster, you could probably run most of the regular Big Game Lures. Try running the Handmade Hawaiian Aku Lures, but don't let their small size fool you. With skirts of 3 to 5 inches, they are great for small tuna and mahi!
 Handmade Hawaiian Aku Lures: These Handmade "Aku" style lures have been effective for a mixed bag.
Kaku: Aku Shell 3 / 4, NS, RS: Kaku has a great selection of skirted "peanut" lures that are just perfect for aku / shibi. Use smaller, 100 pound test mono with these lures. Made in Hawaii USA
Matsu: AK 5, Fish Head, PRL: Matsu makes some of the best aku lures with 5 inch skirts. They draw strikes from much bigger fish than just aku / shibi, so be careful. These lures are a great choice for handline fishing. Made in Hawaii USA
Polu Kai: Cave Man, Fat Boy, Rocket Man, Stubby Sam: Polu Kai has a great selection of 6 inch lure heads that he calls "mahi candy". Made in Hawaii USA
 Other Local Favorites: Chrome Heads 6, Mold Craft Little, Yamashita Damashi / Jigs.
Chrome Heads: 6 Inch: 4 Hole Jet, 4 Hole Hex Head, Bullet, Funnel Jet, Tuna Packer The smaller 6 inch chrome heads are perfect for handline fishing. Made in Taiwan
Mold Craft: Super Chugger, Teasrbird, Widerange: Kaku has a great selection of skirted "peanut" lures that are just perfect for handline fishing. Made in Hawaii USA
Yamashita: Damashi, Octopus Skirt, Spicy Tuna, Stainless Double Hook: Try bottom fishing with a damashi / sabiki type rig, the small flies are great for smaller fish. The spicy tuna is a killer aku lure. Made in Japan, China
 Sailboat Fishing Accessories and Tips: Always remember: when using a handline fishing rig, eye and hand protection is a must! You can also find everything you need to professionally rig your own lures! We've got the right tools and materials for making perfect rigging easy!
Sail Fishing Accessories: Aftco Gloves, Aftco Fish Bat, Gudebrod Bait Floss, J Line Mono Leader, Mustad Trolling Hook, Sea Striker Crimper, Double Sleeve: We always tell folks: DON'T FORGET YOUR GLOVES! We also have everything you need to re-rig those trolling lures and keep them ready to fish!
Sail Fishing Tips: Here what some of our customers have to say about hand line fishing during their sailing trip.
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HAPPY 11th!! MAHALO ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT.. Gary and Stella.
