Deep Sea and Bottom Fishing Charters on Hawaii Island's Kona Coast

Bottom Fishing and Jigging

Using exceptionally thin Spectra line that doesn't stretch, deep water jigging is an Asian passion that's shared by some anglers in Hawaii.

Captain Dale Leverone caught this opah (above), also known as moon fish, aboard the Sea Strike. The 135# fish is the current Hawaii state record for this type of fish caught on rod and reel.

Jigging is a vigorous style of fishing that's a workout for anglers and crew. Prepare to sweat. The bite can be heavy and the fish need to come up a long way. It's productive, and it lands a unique bunch of fish.

Steve Wozniak fishes with Captain Dale Leverone aboard the Sea Strike out of Kona Hawaii. Steve has been on a personal mission to catch 1,000 species of fish. Steve is pictured here with a palani.

1st mate Jack Leverone caught this goatfish on a Kona fishing trip aboard the Sea Strike, along for the ride with "species man" Steve Wozniak.

Not all boats target Kona's steep volcanic flanks, where bottom fish can be jigged nearly 500 feet down.