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GYOTAKU: Art of the Process
Posted by Colin Sarfeh on
Featuring Artist, Dwight Hwang Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of fish printing. This intricate immortalization process was originally used by fishermen in the 1800’s to record their catch by using ink, rice paper, and delicate hand pressing to create a fish image. Today, Gyotaku has become an art form of its own utilizing a wide variety of fish and ocean creatures as a method of printmaking. Our Gyotaku Collection pays homage to the sea through the customary Japanese form of printing fish and sea creatures. Using original art pieces from revered artist, Dwight Hwang, whose focus is in bringing...
WAHOO FISHING TACTICS: East Coast vs. West Coast
Posted by Colin Sarfeh on
There is no doubt that fishing techniques, styles, and preferred methods vary depending on a multitude of factors – be it per target species, conditions, or body of water. When it comes to targeting wahoo, however, there seems to be a solid debate between the east and west coast (United States) on the best tactics for catching these tasty speedsters; even more-so than for other any big game species such as tuna or marlin. And while we won’t settle the debate here once and for all, we have laid out some of the favored techniques and best practices when trying...
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SPECIES PROFILE: THE RAZOR-JAWED WAHOO
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Wahoo are large, predatory members of the mackerel family that predominantly live in the upper-water column epipelagic zone of the open oceans. Considered larger than any other mackerel in its taxonomy (non-tuna), Acanthocybium solandri has a maximum size range of over 180-pounds and can reach lengths of nearly seven feet – the IGFA All-Tackle World Record was caught in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico by angler, Sara Hayward, in July 2005 and weighed in at an astounding 184.0-lbs. Angler, Sara Hayward, and her All-Tackle IGFA World Record Wahoo Also known and marketed as Ono – the Hawaiian word for “delicious” –...
‘CABANA’ HONORED AS GRAND CHAMPIONS AT 2021 PELAGIC ROCKSTAR TOURNAMENT
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A Day One Sweep of All Billfish Jackpot Categories & First Place Finish in ‘Central America’s Largest & Richest Fishing Tournament’ Earns Team CABANA with Captain Eddie Wheeler a $296,440 Cash Prize; GAME PLAN Earns Second Place with a Day Two Billfish Sweep worth $268,600. January 16-17, 2021 – Marina Pez Vela [Quepos, Costa Rica] – The unmistakable howls of heavy metal electric guitar filled the morning air of picturesque Marina Pez Vela, accompanied by the rhythmic beats and deep bass of synchronized percussion as sixty-seven teams, anglers, and crews departed by vessel eager to engage in battle amongst competitive angling comrades....
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SPECIES PROFILE: The Brilliant Mahi-Mahi
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Mahi-Mahi: the fish so nice, they named it twice. Scientific name, Coryphaena hippurus, also known as dolphinfish or dorado; the Mahi-Mahi is one of the most sought-after fish in the sea by fisherman because they are downright beautiful, valiantly strong fighters, and they put on a show of aerial acrobatics when hooked. Mahi-Mahi also present amazing color patterns and variations while offering incredible table fare, added reasons why they are arguably one of the most highly regarded pelagic species in our oceans. Regardless of what you call them, the Mahi is truly a fan favorite and we wanted to share...
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