Hawaii’s 62-year narrative about grander blue marlin catches began in November 1954 when Capt. George Parker Jr. set out alone from Kona to dry-dock his 47-foot charter boat, Mona H, in Honolulu. He ...

From a life-changing blue marlin to a million-dollar season, the story behind Tantrum’s unforgettable year in Kona The post ...

I came to Kona for one reason: to meet the professional female fishermen who all seem to be doing just fine here. And despite the relatively easy fishery and calm waters, it’s all fun and games until ...

Editor’s note: Mark Johnston will be writing a weekly column for West Hawaii Today covering fishing on the Big Island. ADVERTISING Editor’s note: Mark Johnston will be writing a weekly column for West ...

Fishing was everything to my father. ADVERTISING Fishing was everything to my father. It wasn’t the only thing — he was a math teacher, Dean of Studies, a college counselor and the head of the Lower ...

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 ...