The Grander Marlin Blog

Day 2 of the kona throwdown we Went 1 for 5 on small blues. Mostly Rats not eating but whacking the lures. Final day tmrw and Still a whole lot of money on the table 💵 . Hoping to finish off strong and dry one off tmrw, bring on day three !! The BMWC was won also today in Kona, bringing the cup back to big island. Although we didn’t get to weigh one, stoked for all involved on that capture 🤙. #benchmark #kona #hawaii@pelagicgear #pelagichawaii

Been Picking away at a few. Went 1 for 2 on marlin today. Tournament fishing tomorrow, send us some good luck 🍀. #benchmark #kona#hawaii #bluemarlin #fishing @pelagicgear #pelagichawaii

Back on the water today after a few days off. Nice to get one right at the start of the day. Good fishing out here, ready for our next one.#benchmark #kona #hawaii #bluemarlin #ontheleader #wireman #gopro@pelagicgear #pelagichawaii

We love getting your feedback and reviews, Thank you for this one Jeff. Was super stoked for you to get your big Blue before heading back to Australia. See ya next time ! 📷 @jayblesphoto (go pro screenshot) #benchmark#kona #hawaii #bluemarlin #customerappreciation @pelagicgear #pelagichawaii

When it comes to XXL Blue Marlin you just don’t always win. Well, we had her on today (Fish not pictured here) on our quick 4 hour trip we battled one that was big enough to give us goose bumps. We survived the initial runs and fought her down and dirty for awhile before she eventually shook the hook and won her freedom. Tough luck but this is the game we play. On a positive note the boat is raising some good fish after our dry dock tweaks so…. on to the next big Julie. We still got a few days open in July, step up and encounter a kona sea monster. #benchmark #kona #hawaii@pelagicgear

Today’s fun 3/4 morning trip going 1 for 2 on Blue Marlin. It seems like the marlin have woken up and are eating more aggressive as they seem to be feeding more on bigger baits like the Aku swimming around. This one smashed the big corner bait the absolutely inhaled the @koyalures808 opelu Head bullet on the long rigger. Good fun and healthy release. #kona #hawaii#bluemarlin #fishing #sportfishing @pelagicgear #pelagichawaii @ Kailua-Kona, Hawaii