Video of satellite tagging during the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament.
Join Captain Shane O'Brien to experience some of the best offshore fishing in the world, and bring home memories to last a lifetime!
KONA, HAWAII - Anglers come from all over the world to fish in Kona, Hawaii, which has the best giant blue marlin fishing in the Pacific. Kona has deep saphire blue waters and gentle calm seas which offer some of the best conditions anywhere in the world for blue marlin fishing. There are small spearfish ideal for light tackle world records. Big game trophy marlin weighing over 1000 pounds.
Kona fishing offers six different species of billfish that can be caught year round including spearfish, swordfish, blue marlin, black marlin, Sailfish (rarely),and striped marlin. Kona Hawaii also has an abundance of large Yellowfin Tuna, Big Eye Tuna, Dorado (Mahimahi) and Wahoo (Ono).
Fishing in Kona, Hawaii on the 43 foot Merritt "Strong Persuader", is a first class, tournament winning fishing vessel, extensively appointed for comfort and luxury. We offer the ultimate in Kona Sport Fishing and a first class experience for our fishing guests!