Blue Marlin Hilo, Hawaii
Capt. Nash Kobayashi was baiting at 6-mile buoy outside of Hilo on the 20-foot OCEAN WARRIOR when he hooked their jumbo-sized Pacific blue marlin. Michelle fought the fish using a 130ST Penn International reel and Maxima 130-lb test Ultra Green line. It was Hawaii's third grander of 2001.
Blue Marlin Kona, Hawaii
Capt. Butch Chee of the SEA BABY III found this grander while trolling on the "Grounds" outside of Kona. They were trolling a bait when the marlin struck and the battle raged for 41/2 hours.
