ouring rain greeted us at the launch on Big Island’s windward side around 4:30 AM. It was so cold and wet that my buddy and I considered canceling the trip altogether, but after a half hour or so, the rain stopped and we got our kayaks and gear situated and headed out offshore (for those interested, I use a Hobie Revolution 13). The game plan was to hunt for opelu (mackerel scad) to use as live bait for pelagic predators such as ahi, ono, and mahimahi. However,
