Baby Blue

[wailua boy]

We picked up this marlin on the inside on the Ono run. We usually release most billfish but occasionally will keep a smaller one, didn't weigh whole fish but fillets came to 150lbs and the poke was delicious.

[ReelFishingProblems]

Sounds delicious!
I plan on being on big island 29Jun-11Jul. Any tips on what is running then?

Thanks
Nick

[Benni3]

Very delicious,,,haven't had that in 30years,,,,blue ones very good and my dad didn't like the black ones 

[Gman_WC]

Very nice. I've had the pleasure to catch and release 80-100# sails and striped marlin in the Sea of Cortez. Big fun on light stand up gear.
We (2 on a panga) caught and released six in one day a few years back.
-gary

[Tightlines667]

Well done!  There have been a few Blues showing up here and there.  It's getting to be that time of year.  The air temps are rising, and the water will soon follow suit.

[wailua boy]

Sounds delicious!
I plan on being on big island 29Jun-11Jul. Any tips on what is running then?

Thanks
Nick

Thats a good time to be out. Hopefully the ahi will be running for you but the billfish(especially blue marlin) action should heat up also. Best of luck on your trip.

[wailua boy]

Thanks for comments guys. The fish put up a good fight and emptied half spool of a 14/0 on first run. We were hoping for big ono until the first jump.

[Rivverrat]

Wow! Are you serious ? How heavy of line & drag were you running ? ... Jeff

[wailua boy]

Yep. It was spooled with 130lb. Come to think, the reel may of not been 100% filled but close to it.