1998
Blue Marlin Hilo, Hawaii
Sachi Hose captained the VALERIE H as Howard Hose manned their 130-class Penn International reel. The big marlin ate an 8-lb aku they’d used
Blue Marlin Kona, Hawaii
This was the first grander in three years for Kona and Daniel’s first billfish. It was the IHU NUI’s second grander and was taken
Blue Marlin Kauai, Hawaii
This fish was hooked on the 500-fathom ledge outside Port Allen, Kauai from the CAROL ANN. Capt. J.D. Ornellas’ secret lure was a Marlin