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Russell Tanaka

Blue Marlin Oahu, Hawaii
Capt. Russell Tanaka and his crew were fishing in the Pokai Bay Bonanza Jackpot Tournament when they hooked their grander behind the MARY I.
Blue Marlin Molokai, Hawaii
Capt. Russell Tanaka jockeyed the 50-foot Pacifica, the MAGIC, while Rodney Kam manhandled the 130ST Penn International to keep the line tight on his
Blue Marlin Oahu, Hawaii
This marlin ate a Dennis Otagiri “Smoker” lure, fought for two hours, then died. Capt. Russell Tanaka and his anglers, Paul Ortiz and Chris
Blue Marlin Oahu, Hawaii
On the maiden voyage of the new 26-foot Yellowfin, Bill RIsso, Kenny Risso and Miles Iwasaki hooked and landed a blue marlin that bottomed