Grander Blue caught last weekend on a freshly refurbished Penn Int. 80STW

[Tightlines667]

After finishing a complete refurb/service/machine spooling on a customer's Penn International 80STW he caught this grander (1080lb)Blue Marlin last weekend.  It's somewhat satisfying to see my work on the reel paid off, as it was reported to have worked flawlessly.  Just though I'd share.

[Dominick]

How come the bottom of the photo is grayed out?  Dominick

[Aiala]

Would've been nice if they hadn't ended the life of such a magnificent animal.  

~A~

[whalebreath]

Would've been nice if they hadn't ended the life such a magnificent animal.

X2-sad to see such ignorance.

[Tightlines667]

Over $2200 at auction and significantly higher profits if smoked and sold piecemeal often trumps the 'conservation ethic' here in HI.  When considered at the grande pacific basin wide population level this fish's death has little impact overall.  Though the grander blue females are by far the mist important in terms of annual recruitment.

Also, I'm not sure, but the fish may have been in poor condition once it was finally brought boat side....I know it was a long battle.  A 'green' grander at boat side can be dangerous.

*The pic got cut by inadvertently my phone.

[Bryan Young]

None of the fish is wasted.  You don't have to have a commercial fishing license to sell fish at the auction in Hawaii.  Many of these fish are also sold to local restaurants so locals and tourist may have the freshest fish available.

[ChileRelleno]

Congrats, great fish & catch, a beast!

Who are people to call others ignorant for legally taking a fish?
Sometimes we harvest what we catch, sometimes we C&R. There are times when C&R is not a responsible option.
Remember, PETA labels you the same for simply fishing at all, how dare you hurt that fish with a hook.

Sometimes calling somebody out is called for, other times, say something nice/neutral or say nothing at all.

[conchydong]

Congrats, great fish & catch, a beast!

Who are people to call others ignorant for legally taking a fish?
Sometimes we harvest what we catch, sometimes we C&R. There are times when C&R is not a responsible option.
Remember, PETA labels you the same for simply fishing at all, how dare you hurt that fish with a hook.

Sometimes calling somebody out is called for, other times, say something nice/neutral or say nothing at all.

Excellent post!

[Shark Hunter]

PETA? People eating tasty Animals?

[ChileRelleno]

PETA? People eating tasty Animals?

Works for me.

[Aiala]

Pushy Environmentally Totalitarian Activists. 


~A~

[Big Tim]

PETA? People eating tasty Animals?

You the man D...Awesome catch & I'm sure it went to the greater good of the community. I don't begrudge anyone's feeling or beliefs. I choose to keep mine to myself

[Dominick]

PETA? People eating tasty Animals?

Pushy Environmentally Totalitarian Activists. 


~A~

Both equally good. As far as I'm concerned PETA is a PITA.  Dominick

[Aiala]

Both equally good. As far as I'm concerned PETA is a PITA.  Dominick

Whatever the cause, good or otherwise, nothing makes me as nervous as a True Believer/Extremist. 

~A~

[erikpowell]

    Great post, thanks for sharing that John.

And nice work on your service, certainly a rewarding, proof positive test of your workmanship.