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Hawaii Fishing on the Big Island: An Opportunity to Land Some Whoppers!
If you are gearing up for a deep sea Hawaii fishing trip, the Big Island offers some of the best waters in Hawaii for big game. From Mahi Mahi to black, blue or striped marlin, your odds of landing the big guys couldn’t get much better than this.
Kona Waters Hold Many State Records for Largest Fish
It’s astonishing, really, to look at the list of record breaking fish pulled out of the Big Island’s west-side waters around Kona. The complete list is too long to cover comprehensively in this article, but some of the highlights include:
A 1,205 lb black marlin caught on an 80-lb test line after a grueling 12 ½ hour struggle to pull it in. (Believed to be the largest black ever caught in the Northern Hemisphere!)
A 1,207 lb, 12 foot long Mako shark caught with a 3 lb skipjack tuna for bait on a 130 lb test line.
A 503 lb broadbill swordfish caught with a handline.
A 228 lb big eye tuna (Thunnus obesus) caught around a C-buoy and a 73.5 lb Albacore tuna caught in 700 fathoms of water using bait and a Shimano 130-class reel.
An 82 lb Mahi Mahi (Dorado), a 145.5 lb Amberjack, and a 150 lb Moray eel speared while diving in 80 ft of water!
Ok, Ok, I’m excited! How do I get on a boat?!
Interestingly enough, a decent number of these whoppers were actually landed on charter boats – which is likely to be the kind of boat you’ll be on if you are just visiting Hawaii for a fishing trip.
Because of record-breaking monsters like these and because the fishing is generally good all year around, Hawaii fishing draws people from all over the world. The plus side of this is that you’ll find no shortage of options when looking for a boat to take you onto the water. The drawback is that you’ll have to book early and plan on spending a pretty penny if you are the kind of person who wants a private touring experience.
Then again, the chance to fight it out and have bragging rights for bringing in a record breaking fish makes every dime spent more than worthwhile considering the privilege of getting out onto the Hawaiian blue.
Plus, many charter boats provide all the equipment and food you need, meaning that the only thing you have to worry about on your Hawaii fishing trip is what you’re going to do with that monster once you reel him in!
About the Author
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