March 2008 Captain Erik’s Fishing Report
March 29th, 2008
Aloha Friends,
Summer is approaching and the big fish are starting to make an appearance. With the last couple of months we have seen good striped marlin and spearfish numbers but things are changing. On the 25th of March, the Integrity captained by Rob McGucken and crew Fran O’brien assisted an angler in capturing a 1251 lbs. Blue Marlin. The largest in Kona for several years but the exciting part is that there have been a juicy number of big fish sitings and missed opportunities. I spoke with a local fisherman from South Kona who had a fish at the transom that he estimated at well over the 1000 lbs. mark. Before he could decide what to do with this still lively grander, it swam away only breaking the leader line after dumping his entire 130 full of 220 lbs. dacron. The big girls are here and there have been consistent sitings and a few captures of the 350-550 lbs. blue marlin. This time of year is notorious for slower fishing but occassional monsters and this year is shaping up to be a more normal season. Last year there was only one grander weighed in kona early in the year and the season lagged itself by about two months throughout. We are all excited for a banner year here in the Islands.
Lets not forget that tournament time is right around the corner. The local competitions here in Kona are a lot of fun. Perfect for both novice and advanced fishing people, the Kona circuit will not break the pocket book and offers some great fun tournament experiences for those who enjoy the spice of competition. Please contact us if you have any questions concerning dates and entry fees. It is always best to plan these trips in advance for substantial savings on airlines, hotels and rental cars.
It’s time to go fishing the big marlin are here!
Must Do Things In Life
August 11th, 2007
Had a blast and the manta dive was a must for anyone going to Hawaii. Fishing with Eric and Kenton was great. I am still going through pictures but will send some video and stills when I get them all catalogued. We are definitely going back to Kona for 2 weeks in the future and will want to do some fishing with Eric. Crossed off 2 “must do things in life” which was Cindy catch a billfish and take a ride on a helicopter.
Thanks for all your help
Andy
8 Year Old Catches 106 lb Tuna
July 8th, 2007
With slower fishing in the morning we enjoyed snorkeling and sightseeing in Kealakekua Bay, including a swim with the local dolphins. With a swim under our belt we headed out from the Capt. Cook monument and found a niceyellowfin tuna in 200 fathoms. Eight year old George did a fantastic job on the 106 lbs. tuna. We had two more bites in the afternoon and caught a nice short nose spearfish and missed a small blue marlin. Things are very fishy here now.
Captain Erik’s Fishing Report 7/6/07
July 7th, 2007
The first week of July is promising to be the best week of the summer so far. With several fish over the 800 lbs. mark and and numerous 150-300 lbs. marlin caught in the last few days. Today we were 1 for 3 on blue marlin and we caught a nice 20 lbs. mahi for dinner. the fiesty 120lbs. marlin was caught by Henry O’connell and released in good condition. Conditions here are prime for the pursuit of marlin and large yellowfin tuna. The schools of skipjack tuna are abundant as well as flying fish, juvenile mahi mahi, squid, albacore and small yellofin tuna. These are the primary food for big blue marlin and all pelagic predators. This is the time we wait for all year long… This may be a late season so look for good fishing well into August. Check our calender on-line for available days.
Aloha,
Capt. Erik Rusnak…
