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Kona Fishing Forecast for November 2009 by Dee Bradford (10/30/2009)
The fishing in Kona has been good the past few weeks as we enter winter. Blue Marlin are found in the waters off Kona all year around, so you never know if that next strike will be a 20 Mahi Mahi or a 700 lb Blue Marlin!
The fishing in Kona has been good the past few weeks as we enter winter. Blue Marlin are found in the waters off Kona all year around, so you never know if that next strike will be a 20 Mahi Mahi or a 700 lb Blue Marlin!
Kona Hawaii fishing report - Oct. wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (10/29/2009)
The marlin bite is picking up quite nicely especially compared to the end of last month and the beginning of October...
The marlin bite is picking up quite nicely especially compared to the end of last month and the beginning of October...
Kona Hawaii fishing report - Sept. wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (9/30/2009)
The beginning of September was pretty good fishing but I haven’t been getting out much.
The beginning of September was pretty good fishing but I haven’t been getting out much.
Kona Hawaii fishing report - August wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (9/01/2009)
Kona Hawaii fishing report – August wrap-up . The marlin bite remains good for Kona. So, “good” being a relative term, what exactly is a “good” bite for Kona? Any day you catch a marlin is a good day but ........................
Kona Hawaii fishing report – August wrap-up . The marlin bite remains good for Kona. So, “good” being a relative term, what exactly is a “good” bite for Kona? Any day you catch a marlin is a good day but ........................
Kona Hawaii fishing report - July wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (8/02/2009)
Kona Hawaii fishing report – July wrap-up . We had some big tournaments this month. The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT) was a huge success with a huge amount of marlin and spearfish tagged and released but almost all of them were the small. The biggest marlin killed and weighed in was a 566 pounder.
Kona Hawaii fishing report – July wrap-up . We had some big tournaments this month. The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT) was a huge success with a huge amount of marlin and spearfish tagged and released but almost all of them were the small. The biggest marlin killed and weighed in was a 566 pounder.
Kona Hawaii fishing report - June wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (6/30/2009)
The male blue marlin showed up in force this month. These guys average around 150 lbs. and are so abundant now that on a full day charter, you’re almost guaranteed to run into at least one. So what about the big female marlin I’ve been reporting about the last couple of months?
The male blue marlin showed up in force this month. These guys average around 150 lbs. and are so abundant now that on a full day charter, you’re almost guaranteed to run into at least one. So what about the big female marlin I’ve been reporting about the last couple of months?
Kona Hawaii fishing report - May wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (5/29/2009)
In last months fishing report I focused in on “Grander” (over 1000 lb.) marlin. Just a couple of days ago another “close but no cigar” was weighed in. This one tipped the scale at 913 lbs. There have been other big ones both brought in and even more released recently. We have year round blue marlin but the summer months usually have more abundance. Last year it was the small male blue marlin that showed up first and the big females didn’t show up ‘til later in the summer.
In last months fishing report I focused in on “Grander” (over 1000 lb.) marlin. Just a couple of days ago another “close but no cigar” was weighed in. This one tipped the scale at 913 lbs. There have been other big ones both brought in and even more released recently. We have year round blue marlin but the summer months usually have more abundance. Last year it was the small male blue marlin that showed up first and the big females didn’t show up ‘til later in the summer.
Kona Hawaii fishing report - April wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (4/29/2009)
Kona is the Pacific blue marlin capital of the world for more reasons than one.
Kona is the Pacific blue marlin capital of the world for more reasons than one.
May Kona Hawaii Fishing Report by Dee Bradford (4/28/2009)
May in Kona means big Blue Marlin along with Spearfish and Wahoo. There is something for everyone, light tackle fishing for Wahoo and Big Game fishing for giant Blue Marlin. Fishing is excellent right now.
May in Kona means big Blue Marlin along with Spearfish and Wahoo. There is something for everyone, light tackle fishing for Wahoo and Big Game fishing for giant Blue Marlin. Fishing is excellent right now.
Kona Hawaii April 11, 2009 fishing report by Dee Bradford (4/11/2009)
The fishing in Kona has been excellent for Blue Marlin and Ahi the past week. This winter/spring has seen the best Blue Marlin fishing in many years.
The fishing in Kona has been excellent for Blue Marlin and Ahi the past week. This winter/spring has seen the best Blue Marlin fishing in many years.
Kona Hawaii fishing report - March wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (3/31/2009)
Check out this report...................
Check out this report...................
Kona Hawaii fishing report - Feb. wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (2/28/2009)
read on ........................ The bite has been soooo good for February that the term I first thought of to describe it is off the hook!
read on ........................ The bite has been soooo good for February that the term I first thought of to describe it is off the hook!
Kona fishing Report-February 1, 2009 by Dee Bradford (1/31/2009)
This winter, the Kona Hawaii Blue Marlin fishing is the best in many years. Along with Blue Marlin, good numbers of Spearfish, Striped Marlin and Mahi Mahi are showing up in the waters off the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.
This winter, the Kona Hawaii Blue Marlin fishing is the best in many years. Along with Blue Marlin, good numbers of Spearfish, Striped Marlin and Mahi Mahi are showing up in the waters off the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.
Kona Hawaii fishing report - Jan. wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (1/31/2009)
Read ahead for the full report ............
Read ahead for the full report ............
Kona Hawaii Fishing Report, Jan. 13, 2009 by Dee Bradford (1/15/2009)
The Kona Blue Marlin fishing this winter is the best in years. Mahi Mahi fishing is somewhat slow and Spearfish action is pretty good. If you are looking for big fish action, Kona is the place to be!
The Kona Blue Marlin fishing this winter is the best in years. Mahi Mahi fishing is somewhat slow and Spearfish action is pretty good. If you are looking for big fish action, Kona is the place to be!
January Kona Fishing Report by Dee Bradford (1/01/2009)
The Kona deep sea fishing continues to be excellent this winter for Blue Marlin, striped Marlin, Spearfish and Mahi Mahi. For Blue Marlin, Kona is the place to be this winter!
The Kona deep sea fishing continues to be excellent this winter for Blue Marlin, striped Marlin, Spearfish and Mahi Mahi. For Blue Marlin, Kona is the place to be this winter!
Kona Hawaii fishing report - Dec. wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (12/31/2008)
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Read ............................................. on.
December Kona fishing report by Dee Bradford (11/30/2008)
The outlook for December is excellent. This past week we have had Blue Marlin hookups almost every day. December fishing is for Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi and some of the smaller tuna species.
The outlook for December is excellent. This past week we have had Blue Marlin hookups almost every day. December fishing is for Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi and some of the smaller tuna species.
Kona Hawaii fishing report - Nov. wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (11/28/2008)
Check out the report ........................
Check out the report ........................
October fishing in Kona by Dee Bradford (10/24/2008)
The Blue Marlin fishing has been very good this fall and the prospects for November look excellent. Good catches of both Blue Marlin and Mahi Mahi come in every day.
The Blue Marlin fishing has been very good this fall and the prospects for November look excellent. Good catches of both Blue Marlin and Mahi Mahi come in every day.
Kona Hawaii fishing report - Sept. wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (10/02/2008)
It's really difficult to determine if the fish are biting or not when the fishing effort is at it's lowest in many years. As I mentioned last month, tourism is down and big ticket activities (like charter fishing) are at an even lower low.
It's really difficult to determine if the fish are biting or not when the fishing effort is at it's lowest in many years. As I mentioned last month, tourism is down and big ticket activities (like charter fishing) are at an even lower low.
September Kona Hawaii Fishing report by Dee Bradford (9/04/2008)
The Blue Marlin fishing is excellent right now...the best in years. If you are after a Pacific Blue Marlin, hop a jet to Kona, Hawaii.
The Blue Marlin fishing is excellent right now...the best in years. If you are after a Pacific Blue Marlin, hop a jet to Kona, Hawaii.
Kona Hawaii fishing report - August wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (8/27/2008)
Kona Hawaii fishing report – August wrap-up Kona’s hot marlin bite continued to be good through the first couple of weeks in August but then slowed a bit. Part of the reason is simply less people fishing. The tournaments are over and August has typically been slower than June and July for tourism anyway.
Kona Hawaii fishing report – August wrap-up Kona’s hot marlin bite continued to be good through the first couple of weeks in August but then slowed a bit. Part of the reason is simply less people fishing. The tournaments are over and August has typically been slower than June and July for tourism anyway.
Kona Hawaii fishing report - July by Jeff Rogers (8/02/2008)
The marlin bite has been real good. Just in time for the many tournaments that go on here in the summer. One of the most famous tournaments in the world, the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (H.I.B.T.) fished this week was a great success.
The marlin bite has been real good. Just in time for the many tournaments that go on here in the summer. One of the most famous tournaments in the world, the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (H.I.B.T.) fished this week was a great success.
June 19, 2008 Report by Dee Bradford (6/19/2008)
Blue Marlin, Ahi and Wahoo are the big game fish being caught now. The waters are flat and calm with a number of big fish being caught right now.
Blue Marlin, Ahi and Wahoo are the big game fish being caught now. The waters are flat and calm with a number of big fish being caught right now.
Kona Hawaii fishing report - May wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (5/31/2008)
Marlin were in short supply for most of May but the number of marlin catches has increased over the past week. Spearfish are the most common billfish being caught right now but with the summer season just starting up, we should see the numbers of blue marlin increasing and the number of spearfish decreasing. May is listed as the peak season for black marlin in Hawaii but what most people don’t realize is that black marlin are a rare catch in Hawaii.
Marlin were in short supply for most of May but the number of marlin catches has increased over the past week. Spearfish are the most common billfish being caught right now but with the summer season just starting up, we should see the numbers of blue marlin increasing and the number of spearfish decreasing. May is listed as the peak season for black marlin in Hawaii but what most people don’t realize is that black marlin are a rare catch in Hawaii.
May and June Forecast by Dee Bradford (5/27/2008)
Springtime in Hawaii means big Blue Marlin, Spearfish and Wahoo.
Springtime in Hawaii means big Blue Marlin, Spearfish and Wahoo.
Kona Hawaii fishing report - April wrap-up by Jeff Rogers (4/29/2008)
Mid size fish are plentiful right now. Spearfish, mahi mahi and ono are the most common fish being caught. There’s also plenty of shibi (small yellowfin tuna) in the 5 to 20 lb. range and Skipjack tuna in the 5 to 15 lb. range. I caught some shibi trolling in the deep yesterday and filleted them for my customers. It was saddening to see what they were feeding on. They’re stomachs were stuffed with 4” to 5” baby spearfish! False killer whales were also in the area feeding on the shibi. It’s a tough life cycle out there.
Mid size fish are plentiful right now. Spearfish, mahi mahi and ono are the most common fish being caught. There’s also plenty of shibi (small yellowfin tuna) in the 5 to 20 lb. range and Skipjack tuna in the 5 to 15 lb. range. I caught some shibi trolling in the deep yesterday and filleted them for my customers. It was saddening to see what they were feeding on. They’re stomachs were stuffed with 4” to 5” baby spearfish! False killer whales were also in the area feeding on the shibi. It’s a tough life cycle out there.
Kona Hawaii fishing report by Jeff Rogers (3/31/2008)
Kona Hawaii fishing report - March wrap-up . March isn`t considered a good month for blue marlin but one thing about these animals is that they will group somewhere. Even in the off-season we can get a decent run of blue marlin and that happened this month. Not only are we getting a fair number but we`re getting some real big ones too.
Kona Hawaii fishing report - March wrap-up . March isn`t considered a good month for blue marlin but one thing about these animals is that they will group somewhere. Even in the off-season we can get a decent run of blue marlin and that happened this month. Not only are we getting a fair number but we`re getting some real big ones too.
March Report for Kona, Hawaii by Dee Bradford (3/14/2008)
The Wahoo have arrived providing great light tackle fishing along with the big game fishing for Blue Marlin and Ahi.
The Wahoo have arrived providing great light tackle fishing along with the big game fishing for Blue Marlin and Ahi.