Blue Marlin Kona, Hawaii
Capt. Bobby Brown of the KONA SEAFARI broke a long waiting spell when he hauled his 1170-lb blue marlin into the harbor. The previous capture of a marlin weighing over 1,000 lbs had been in June of 1972 on the island of Oahu. Kona's last grander had been caught in May of 1967--seven years earlier.
Blue Marlin Kona, Hawaii
Capt. Terry Dahl of the GRAND SLAM, a 46-foot Hatteras, raised this 1171-lb blue marlin for anglers Ron Walker and Walt Mahoney Jr. It was the first charter-caught grander in 1988.
Blue Marlin Kona, Hawaii
This is the fourth grander for the famous boat, HUNTRESS, a 42-foot Merritt. Capt. Randy Parker was at her helm when this 1174-lb blue marlin ate a lure running on a 130-class outfit and Jeffrey Russell heeded the reel's call. Crewman Boy Decoito was on hand to secure the fish. The HUNTRESS was previously named the BLACK BART and this is the second time the boat has caught two granders inside a year's time.
