Fishing in Kona, Hawaii
It's a commonly known fact among big-game fishermen that Hawaii is the only place in the world that can boast about catching a grander blue marlin in every month of the year. Sitting out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii and the legendary fishing community of Kona, in particular, enjoy a good number of blue marlin catches all year long, with the peak marlin bite taking place during the summer months. Kona is also known as the birthplace of lure fishing for marlin, and crews here certainly know their lures and how to pull them. Several of the world’s most renowned lure makers call Hawaii home, and crews get plenty of practice pulling these jewel-like offerings to the abundant supply of billfish that wait just yards offshore. But this is also a great venue to learn the art of live-baiting for marlin, and we are sure to spend at least part of each day fishing live baits, something we don’t get to do very often at Marlin U.
Trip Information
In 1778, Capt. Cook arrived on Hawaii's Big Island in search of adventure, and he found it. The island features 11 different climate zones, generating everything from lush rainforests to arid deserts and black-sand beaches to snowcapped mountaintops. Everything is big here — 13,779-foot Mauna Kea volcano, Kilauea, the world's most active volcano, and the 1,000-pound marlin swimming in the coastal waters. After all, the Big Island is Hawaii’s biggest playground.
In 2010, it's your chance to arrive on Hawaii's Big Island in search of adventure — fishing for the best billfish in the world. Nowhere else in the world is such successful big-game fishing found in such calm waters. Sea conditions off the Kona coast are typically calm and sunny, and the island's steep bottom puts big-game fishing just a quarter-mile offshore. Most of Kona's 1,000-pound marlin have been caught only two to five miles from shore!
Each day, you'll experience an exhilarating day of marlin fishing, receiving expert instruction from Dave Ferrell, editor of Marlin magazine, and world-renowned angler Capt. Peter B. Wright. By the end of the day, the fish stories will be as big as the island itself.
After a good night's rest, the sun will rise as you enjoy the rich taste of Kona coffee from the hundreds of coffee plantations that dot the sunny inland slopes. The aroma, which is a direct result of the rich volcanic soil in which the beans grow, will awaken your senses to the paradise that surrounds you. After a day on the water, enjoy the sunset with a cold pint of Kona beer, the local favorite.
Back on the mainland, non-fishing guests will have many choices for recreational activities or a lazy day at the pool or spa. There's something for everyone in Kona — hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, spelunking, surfing and whale watching. Or you can hang loose along Alii Drive where the vibrant resorts and shopping area all come together.
This class accommodates 16 students and is the perfect class for non-fishing guests. Whether on land or at sea, what a trip it will be!
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