It is now officially spring, and I can tell you from experience, great catches and memorable moments historically characterize spring fishing off Kona. Let’s not forget though, this past winter had ...

When the fishing talk turns to big blue marlin, there’s one hot spot that comes up more often than not: Kona, Hawaii. Calm seas. A year-round fishing season. Plenty of charter operations to choose ...

Capt. Bomboy Llanes is Kona through and through—a fourth-generation fisherman whose talent spans hunting, lure-making, art, and taxidermy. With a larger-than-life personality, he’s a cornerstone of ...

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The dream of every big-game fisherman came true for Tantrum Sportfishing this week. The Kona-based charter company proudly announced its entry into ...

KAILUA-Kona — The 59th annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament saw a second slow day of fishing off the Kona Coast on Tuesday. Four ahi, all under 200 pounds, were boated and weighed, and ...

Ask Peter Fithian why he created the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament 50 years ago, and he'll tell you he thought it would be a great way for him to spend more time in the gorgeous Big ...