In 1979 I sailed aboard a 67-foot ketch from Oahu to Lahaina on a full moon night. It was supposed to be about a twelve-hour sail and the captain had me drive the boat all night long. It was nothing short of magical. The full moon cast its silvery beam
ITB StaffWhile it has been years since most places in the world succumbed to the dink ballyhoo revolution, Hawaiian captains still proudly pull plastic. In some of places where lures still appear, their selection is haphazard¦the old, Grab that one over there and throw a hook in it type thing.
Hawaii-Guide.com recently provided a new update to requirements and changes in regards to Hawaii travel and the COVID vaccine parameters. Read the excerpt below or click here for the full article. The Vaccine in Relation to Hawaii Travel Presently, proof of vaccination is not a recognized exemption to the Hawaii travel quarantine. The
For much of the past six decades, Captain Kerwin Masunaga has been mugging fish of all kinds around Kona, Hawaii. While others care for limelight and accolades, Kerwin is concerned with catching fish and enjoying time on the water with his friends and family. While Kerwin dedication to his craft is
Kona Tournaments ” Fishing continues to hold steady along the Kona coast, in between cold fronts and bouts of north wind. At least 15 blues over 500 pounds and 1 black estimated to have been 700+ were reported in January. February has generated back to back cold fronts which dropped heavy snow on
If youve been around fishing long enough to stay calm when a giant marlin materializes in your baits, one thing that strikes you is that they appear to be keeping up with your trolling speed with absolute ease - almost effortlessly. When you combine this visual with the astonishing bulk
InTheBite received a cooking-101 at Keoni's Point of View in Kona, Hawaii and the restaurant delivered. The seafood hotspot, which sits on the west side of the island, is well-known for its fresh fish dishes”from Hawaiian-style poke to smoked marlin dip”that come out of the busy kitchen. Owners and husband and
Captain of the Year The InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup, presented by Hatteras, is the championship of sportfishing. The Cup is the world only quantifiable way to recognize the tournament success of professional sportfishermen. Comprised of 90-sanctioned events that span the world, there is nothing else like it. Winning an
Jack Leverone, Mate aboard the Sea Genie II, captained by Gene Vanderhoek, provides tips and tricks on how to set up a fighting chair and fight blue marlin on heavy tackle. Shot on location in Kona, Hawaii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvixaAxFjKA
One of the best wiremen in the world, Captain Shane OBrien knows what hard work, a lot of grit and more than a little determination can reel in while out on the water. The Kona, Hawaii resident shared one of his most memorable days fishing when Capt. Bart Miller hooked
